If the sprinkler is setup properly, and not damaged, the likely problem is
insufficient water pressure/volume. Try it with a shorter or larger diameter
hose (or none at all) or use a faucet closer to the main water entry to your
house.

Bob

"Don Garvey" wrote in message
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I have this problem almost every year. I cannot get my impulse sprinkler
to
reverse direction so I can water less than a full circle. Has anyone had
this problem and found a solution ?