Assembly and operating instructions for your …

1 1. Assembling the spray armTighten the black tee intothe top of the motor. Next,insert spray arms in thetee as far as they will go,and then tighten the armretainer nuts untiI thearms feel snug when youtwist Pointingthe arms inthe right directionIt is important that thearms are positionedcorrectly; otherwise, the sprinkler won't moveproperly or may not move at willMove forwardWrong Sprinkler will move backwardsWrong Sprinkler will not moveWrong Sprinkler will not moveOnce you have the spray arms pointing in theright direction, adjust the angle of both arms tothrow the water from 15 to 55 cover anarrow 15 footpath, point thearms slightlydownward. Spin the arms in a clockwise circle to make sure they clear the maximum55 foot coverage, turn the armsupward to an approximate 30 degree it is verywindy, position the arms 't point thearms too fardownward, or they will hit the sprinkler and get stuck in one and operating instructions foryour Nelson Traveling Sprinkler3.

2 Laying out the hoseLay out the path you want your sprinkler tofollow. Avoid creating sharp turns with yourhose. Create a 3 foot loop with the end of thehose to prevent kinking when connecting toyour sprinkler. 5/8 diameter hose isrecommended. 1/2 hose can be used, butbecause of the smaller diameter there is aslight possibilitythe sprinkler will jump the hosetrack and travelin the wrongdirection. Thissprinkler isintended forwateringestablishedlawns. Fornewly-seededlawns, pleaseuse a Nelson stationary Setting up the shut-off rampYour traveling sprinkler can be set to turn off atany point along the hose with the automaticshut-off the shut-off ramp to thehose whereyou want thesprinkler to sure there is a minimum of 5 feet ofstraight hose on both sides of the ramp.

3 Flip out the spike from beneath the ramp to anchor it tothe Connecting the sprinklerPlace the small front wheels directly over the hose with the large back wheels straddling the Setting the speedYour traveling sprinkler will travel an average of0 to 37 feet per hour depending on what speedyou select: HIGH, LOW, or NEUTRAL. Pull upon the speed selector knob and move to highfor light watering. If the knob is in the lowposition, the sprinkler will travel slower and,therefore, spray more water in a given you want the sprinkler to sit in one place and water a specific area, switch to Starting your sprinklerTo start your sprinkler, make sure the stopperthat is located on the underside of the sprinklerbetween the large back wheels is pulled out.

4 Then, turn on your faucet and watch the sprinkler move through your yard along the pattern you have set with the hose. Note: If the sprinkler stops just after turning the water on, turn off the water, pull out the stopper again, and slowly turn the water Stopping your sprinklerWhen your sprinkler rides over the shut-o ramp, the stopper is pushed up, shutting thesprinkler o . To reposition your hose andsprinkler for another part of your yard, rst turno the water. (Y ou will nd it very di cult topull the stopper down if the hose is stillpressurized.) Bleed some water pressure fromyour hose. Then, pull the stopper out to reset itand proceed to lay out a new hose pattern onthe unwatered portion of your Maintaining your sprinklerFollow these tips to keep your sprinklerworking at peak performance: Keep the lterwasher at the hose coupling clean.

5 If the water ow through the spray arms seems a littlesluggish, check to be sure that nothing isobstructing the lter washer. If that does notsolve the problem, clean out the spray not drop the sprinkler; this may causedamage. Always drain the sprinkler after usingit and before storing it away for the winter(freezing water inside the motor can damageit). To drain, stand the sprinkler on its back endand tilt it against a wall; let stand for 5 minutesso all the water runs out. Note: make sure thestopper is pulled out so the water can To prevent stripping the gearsDo not push or pull the sprinkler while it isoperating. Do not let the sprinkler bog down inmud, wet grass, or low spots so that thewheels keep turning without the sprinklermoving.

6 Ensure there is no debris obstructingthe path of your traveling sprinkler. The wheelsare made to pull across grass. Never tr y tooperate your sprinkler on sidewalks ordriveways. Severe damage to the motorcan result from such Removing your Motor Assemblya. Remove spray arms and unscrew tee from motor Remove screws that hold the motor Assembly to the body. Remove the Remove wheels and hubs. Vise grips are used to remove the silver hub from the wheel. Lock onto the hub and rock back andforth until the hub comes o .WE AT NELSON HOPE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWILL PROVE TO BE BENEFICIAL TO YOU. IFAFTER FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONSYOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED SOMEONE TO WALK YOU THROUGH your REPAIR,FEEL FREE TO GIVE US A CALL :00 - 5:00 (CST)3 Monday - FridayNelson WarrantyYour RAINTRAIN Traveling Sprinkler is warranted for two (2) years.

7 In the event of such defects,Nelson will repair or re place, at its option, the product or the defective warranty does not extend to damage to a Nelson product or part resulting from accident, misuse, alteration, neglect, abuse, improper installation or normal wear and tear to the exterior appearance and color. This warranty extends only to the original use of the Nelson product. This warranty does not extend to cover losses su ered to plants, animals, landscaping or increased water usage in the event of a defect or malfunction. If a defect arises in a Nelson product or part within the warranty period, contact your Nelson Retailer, Distributor, or Robert Bosch Tool Corporation.

8 Nelson may, at its option, require the product or part to be returned to a Nelson service point or your retailer or distributor. Nelson will determine whether the claimed defect is covered by the warranty. If covered by warranty, the product will be repaired or replaced. Please allow 4-6 weeks for completion of repairs or replacement and return of the product or part. If a product or part is replaced, the replacement is warranted only for the remainder of the original or part warranty period. This warranty gives you speci c legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Robert Bosch Corporation does not authorize any person to create for it any other obligation or liability in connection with Nelson Ensamblado de los brazosrociadores Apriete la T negra hastaque se introduzca en laparte superior del motorLuego, inserte los brazosen la T hasta el tope yapriete las tuercas deretenci n hasta que sientaque los brazos est nperfectamenteajustadoscuando los Orientaci n delos brazos en ladirecci n correctaEs importante que los brazos se orientencorrectamente porque de lo contrario, elaspersor se desplazar incorrectamente o no sedesplazar.

9 CorrectoEl aspersor sedesplazar hacia adelanteIncorrectoEl aspersor sedesplazar haciaatr sIncorrectoEl aspersor no sedesplazar IncorrectoEl aspersor no sedesplazar Una vez orientados los brazos en la direcci ncorrecta, ajuste el ngulo de ambos brazos paracubrir una distancia desde 15 a 55 pies (5 a 17 m).Oriente los brazos ligeramente hacia abajo paracubrir un rea angosta de 15 pies (5 m) Hagagirar los brazosen sentidohorario paraasegurarse deque no toquenel cuerpo del cubrir unadistancia de 55pies (17 m),gire los brazoshacia arribaaproximadamente a un ngulo de 30 losbrazos en formahorizontal si haymucho inclinedemasiado losbrazos haciaabajo, ya quepueden golpearal aspersor y quedar de ensamblado yoperaci n del aspersor m vilNelson63.

10 Colocaci n de la mangueraEstablezca el recorrido que desea que siga elaspersor. Evite crear giros bruscos con lamanguera. Cree un bucle de 3 pies (90 cm) conel extremo de la manguera para evitar que seretuerza alconectarla alaspersor. Serecomienda unamanguera de 5/8pulg. dedi metro. Sepuede utilizaruna manguerade _ pulg., peroexiste laposibilidad deque el aspersor salte del trayecto de lamanguera y se desplace en direcci n aspersor est previsto para regarc spedes establecidos. Para c spedes reci nsembrados, utilice un aspersor fijo Montaje de la rampa parainterrupci n autom ticaEl aspersor m vil se puede ajustar para que sedetenga encualquier punto alo largo de lamanguera, mediantela rampa deinterrupci n autom tica.