My tractor sprinkler was running
My sprinkler did (something like) this a couple of times (very infrequently) - the arms seemed "seized" (cannot rotate clockwise or counter clockwise) but, I was able to get them moving again by picking up the sprinkler (a couple of inches) by the sprinkler arm T-pipe. Picking it up this way, vertically, seemed to "un-stick" the arms.
Of course, if your sprinkler is very old (12 years?) the gear box may be worn, it would cost about a quarter to a third as much as a brand new sprinkler to replace. You can find the parts you need by reading the question about where to get parts at FixYa.
7/12/2011 8:43:08 PM •
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on Jul 12, 2011
Our raintrain has worked for
I think your valve is shot. There is a button underneath that is pushed up by the ramp. It then closes the valve. The valve is leaking and lowering your water pressure causing your sprinkler to get stuck.
You could replace the valve but that requires disassembly of the gear box. The gears inside may be worn too so, I am suggesting that you just replace the gear box. Replacing the gear box will give you all new moving (and sealing) parts. This web site has a box for about 1/2 to 1/4 the price of a new sprinkler.
http://www.sprinklersupplies4less.com/traveling-sprinklers-nelson-1865-replacement-parts-c-384_627.html
7/12/2011 7:45:27 PM •
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on Jul 12, 2011
I have a Nelson traveling
I think that you need a new gear box. Your unit is 12 years old and the valve inside (the box) probably became separated from the "button" you pull down. Getting a new valve would solve your problem but, it would have to be installed inside the gear box. Since the gears may be worn (after 12 years) - I recommend a new gear box. This would solve your problem and prevent future "worn out" problems. This also saves you assembly of small parts.
7/12/2011 7:31:55 PM •
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on Jul 12, 2011
My 9 year old Nelson
not knowing that model,, look for a gasket that can be replaced, if not, the case itself has probably cracked, a local welding shop may be able to repair the crack.
7/10/2011 5:46:45 PM •
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on Jul 10, 2011
My son tipped our neighbors
You have to buy a arm kit from Nelson or one of their vendors. You get 2 new tubes & the plastic tee that goes in the center of the motor. There around $15.00
6/23/2011 8:25:10 AM •
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on Jun 23, 2011
I HAVE LOST THE PLASTIC PIECE THAT FITS IN THE END
Nelson does not sell it. You have to buy a arm kit for $15.00. Buy some 5 minute J-B Weld epoxy available at any parts house or hardware store. Mix some up & stick the tube in to it 4-5 times til you think it is at least 3/8 in deep in the end. Wipe off the outside & let it dry. Find a drill bit that just slides into the other arm that still has a tip. Drill a hole in the epoxy to match. That should solve the problem for 2 bucks. While you still have wet epoxy you may want to smear a little on the remaining tip to adhere it to the tube so it doesn't blow out next. Good luck.
6/23/2011 8:16:54 AM •
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on Jun 23, 2011
WHY IS MY RAIN TRAIN
Hi there ... have you posted this question before? Not important ... I answered this question yesterday ...
ASSURE that the water arms are pointing in the proper direction. Normally, the arms should turn in a clock-wise direction to make the "tractor" go forward. If yours are going the other way, the tractor will travel backward. If yours ARE moving in a clock-wise direction and your tractor is going backward, reverse so the arms travel in a counter clock-wise direction. If it STILL goes backward, no matter which direction you are spinning, return the device to the store where you got it and ask for assistance.
I have this very device (though not this model number), though mine is LOTS older than yours is. I can make it go backward but it doesn't necessarily want to straddle the hose in reverse. All I do is reverse the direction the arms spin and vo-la ... it goes backward. BTW, I always store my tractor with the transmission in neutral to avoid damage by rough handling of others.
Need to order new gears
Hi there,
One of our experts heatman101 was nice enough to share this information with us so that I can pass it on to you.
http://www.sprinklersupplies4less.com/traveling-sprinklers-c-384.html
http://home.howstuffworks.com/traveling-sprinkler.htm
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I need the part where
Hi,
Make sure that you just did not loose the rubber washer that goes in there...
Here is a tip about how to
get parts for your traveling lawn sprinkler and also a great
article about how traveling lawn sprinklers work.
Traveling
Lawn Sprinklers
heatman101
5/19/2011 10:15:24 PM •
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on May 19, 2011
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