Most explanations say that if you grab and rotate the riser to adjust the fixer left stop, don't do it by grabbing the turret because you could damage it . Grab the riser below the turret instead.
One point that needs to be "emphasized", is the arc adjustment needs to be FULLY adjusted for a 360degree sweep, or this will NOT work. You do show that the head is set for a 360 arc. But some, may not understand how important it is, to be sure the head is initially set that way. Otherwise, great tip!
I rotate left to the stop then mark that spot with a white marking pen. I insert the head on the nipple and screw it down until tight and the white mark is toward my left arc edge. I then use the screwdriver to adjust the right edge.
In addition, I mark the left stop position with a white paint pen so that installation and setting the head close to the desired pattern is easier. Replacement is easier also.
I made sure I had the full 360 rotation before following these steps, and once I got to my right stop, I kept turning to the right to set my new left edge. Now I can’t find the left stop and it continues to do a 360. Did I strip the gears?
@@mwahlert well its up to you if you want to may way its good or rainbirds is all good i work for rairnbird and one thing i can tell you rainbird will not send an inspector ti check the gears if you strip them, just say its not working and boom you have a new one but again its up to who sees my video and that's that.
When the sprinkler head is in the ground(installed) the rotor is not out unless it is operating with water pressure. This video does not explain how the rotor was out so it can be rotated?
The head can easily be pulled up from the ground to make this adjustment. Pick up a Rainbird rotor adjustment tool at Lowe’s for about six bucks. It looks like a small pocket screwdriver with two ears on it. You insert the tool into the hole on the top that has a a keyhole outline, then rotate the tool 90° to lock the ears into the head, then pull the head up using the tool as a handle. The tool is also a screwdriver for making the right stop and radius adjustments.
You will need a pull up tool screw driver to pull out the rotor stick and hold it really tight and follow the steps in the video on how to fix the left edge. Soon I will upload a new video showing how to fix the left edge when the rotor has ben installed.
I am sorry,,, but it is even more simple. When you adjust the left edge,,,, turn it either direction until the stop,,,, then keep turning the head. If you are turning it to the right stop, keep turning it the number degrees you want to change the left edge to the right. If you are turning it to the left, just keep turning it left to where you want the stop to be. It is best to do it while it is running. Unscrewing the head and removing it, to adjust it, doesn't work.
The 3500 does not have a slip clutch, so the left edge must be adjusted by rotating the entire sprinkler. I used channel lock pliers to grip the top and rotated it clockwise.
Thank you! Exactly what I needed. Everyone talks about moving the left stop further to the left, but not how to move it further to the right.
So many instructions from the manufacturer and videos and none explain this. Thank you.
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Thanks, nobody talks about this anywhere. Even Rainbird s official videos don’t go over it.
Your welcome, I use to work for RB support and found a workaround this way to fix the left edge
Thank you! Getting these adjusted to the left kills me everytime. This video was a huge help!
good to hear that & if you have any idea of a video that you want me to upload let me know
Thank you.. no one talks about how to get the left edge adjusted towards the right.
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Thanks! Now I have some reference on how to fix the left edge!
THANK YOU!!! simply you explain what it doesnt appear on the manual
Omg thank you. So much easier than digging it out unscrewing the assembly and reinstalling.
Glad it helped!
Awesome, this was amazing thank you!!! Must have sorted through 10 videos!
Thnx this is the only vid that explains this simply
Glad to hear this was a useful video for you.
This was a great help, thank you.
Thank you for watching
SO DAM EASY I HAD TO WATCH IT TWICE!!!
OMG, this is like the 20th video that I found and this explains it the best! thank you- I'm going to try this tonight!
Most explanations say that if you grab and rotate the riser to adjust the fixer left stop, don't do it by grabbing the turret because you could damage it . Grab the riser below the turret instead.
No thank you, you made that so simple.
One point that needs to be "emphasized", is the arc adjustment needs to be FULLY adjusted for a 360degree sweep, or this will NOT work. You do show that the head is set for a 360 arc. But some, may not understand how important it is, to be sure the head is initially set that way. Otherwise, great tip!
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thanks for that info will do so
Thank you! Very helpful!
Thanks! That's what i was searching for.
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OK, thanks!
I rotate left to the stop then mark that spot with a white marking pen. I insert the head on the nipple and screw it down until tight and the white mark is toward my left arc edge. I then use the screwdriver to adjust the right edge.
In addition, I mark the left stop position with a white paint pen so that installation and setting the head close to the desired pattern is easier. Replacement is easier also.
that is another option that will work also
I made sure I had the full 360 rotation before following these steps, and once I got to my right stop, I kept turning to the right to set my new left edge. Now I can’t find the left stop and it continues to do a 360. Did I strip the gears?
Could be a possibility that the gears did strip. Grab the riser below the turret instead.
You da man!
Glad to assist
just sat in my yard for 30 minutes getting splashed by water... thanks :V
as in i was doing wrong before lol
Lol me too
Can you make that adjustment while the sprinkler is running?
Yes you can but you will get wet
@@irepairirrigation6475 Rain Bird states doing so will void your warranty as well. The slip clutch apparently is to be used dry set only.
@@mwahlert well its up to you if you want to may way its good or rainbirds is all good i work for rairnbird and one thing i can tell you rainbird will not send an inspector ti check the gears if you strip them, just say its not working and boom you have a new one but again its up to who sees my video and that's that.
When the sprinkler head is in the ground(installed) the rotor is not out unless it is operating with water pressure. This video does not explain how the rotor was out so it can be rotated?
Sorry, you will need to push the internal rotor shaft from the bottom. I used a flat head screw driver to reveal the rotor.
The head can easily be pulled up from the ground to make this adjustment. Pick up a Rainbird rotor adjustment tool at Lowe’s for about six bucks. It looks like a small pocket screwdriver with two ears on it. You insert the tool into the hole on the top that has a a keyhole outline, then rotate the tool 90° to lock the ears into the head, then pull the head up using the tool as a handle. The tool is also a screwdriver for making the right stop and radius adjustments.
Should the left stop be adjusted while sprinkler is on ?
No, only when it is off.
It’s in the ground. If I unscrew it the position will change when I screw it back in. How do I move the left edge with it screwed into the ground?
You will need a pull up tool screw driver to pull out the rotor stick and hold it really tight and follow the steps in the video on how to fix the left edge. Soon I will upload a new video showing how to fix the left edge when the rotor has ben installed.
After I tried this way, the sprinkler now turns 360 degrees but I only wanted it to turn 90 degrees. How can I fix it?
Now, you need to adjust the rotation by turning the adjustment screw that is located at 6 O'clock position ontop of the rotor head.
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I am sorry,,, but it is even more simple. When you adjust the left edge,,,, turn it either direction until the stop,,,, then keep turning the head. If you are turning it to the right stop, keep turning it the number degrees you want to change the left edge to the right. If you are turning it to the left, just keep turning it left to where you want the stop to be. It is best to do it while it is running. Unscrewing the head and removing it, to adjust it, doesn't work.
The Rain Bird manual specifically states "Slip Clutch: quickly set the left edge of the 5004 rotor (dry set only)"
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Does everybody know what that jamming tool is. Screw driver, special rainbird tool, WHAT?
Do you know how to adjust the left side on a Rainbird 3500? I've tried this and I can't get it to work right.
any type of rainbird rotor can adjust this same process but will check with my 3500 rotor & up load the video
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The 3500 does not have a slip clutch, so the left edge must be adjusted by rotating the entire sprinkler. I used channel lock pliers to grip the top and rotated it clockwise.
This method does not apply to the 3500. It does not have a slip clutch.
Way too complicated for a sprinkler
Easiest way, ahaha. What a idiotic system.
Very poor video - you did not explain your jamming a tool underneath the Rainbird
Well buddy it was an example only. It is obvious its not connected to any pipe or hose daa.
I agree. It is not clear what that tool is, screw driver, what?
@@raygolf1 it doesn't matter, your sprinkler is in the ground and you won't need it. Just use some common sense here.