7 Scrutinize sprinklers


Sprinklers and regulators should be inspected; nozzles, pads and regulators should be changed after every 10,000 hours of operation.


8 Control panel condensation


Ensure water is not getting into your control panel and compromising the electrical components in any way.


9 Wheel track maintenance (aka tilling & filling)


Be sure to fill and till deep wheel tracks during the off-season to reduce stress on tillage, harvest and irrigation equipment. Wheel tracks should be tilled to the depth of the track to allow your irrigation machine to run properly. Consider changing to a different type of tire to increase ground contact, adding flotation options like three-wheel base beams, or modifying the sprinkler package to reduce water application in the wheel tracks to help prevent future tracking problems.


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Check tires for proper air pressure.


Be sure to inspect your sprinklers for wear.


Photo credit: Valmont Industries Inc.


Photo credit: Valmont Industries Inc.


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