FEBRUARY 2018
GOLF IRRIGATION NEWS
TURF EQUIPMENT UNIVERSITY - 
GOLF IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN TRAINING

This training is geared towards irrigation technicians who are responsible for maintaining golf course irrigation systems.  Please get this information to the right person on your staff that would best benefit from information  on trouble shooting controllers, tracking wires, and repairing broken lateral and mainline pipes. Please mark your calendars now, More information and registration will be coming soon! Learn more here and register here .
 
  • Monday, March 19th - West Chester, PA
  • Tuesday, March 20th - Jessup, MD
  • Wednesday, March 21st - Worchester College, MD
  • Thursday, March 22nd - Fairfax, VA
RIU UPGRADE PROGRAM IS BACK
 

For Osmac users this is an awesome upgrade! Along with the Lynx Software, this program will bring your control system up to the very latest upgrade.  It will enable you to use the interactive map and the mobile app suite. Click  here  for all the Toro programs now in effect
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE FOR  FEBRUARY
 
Listed below are maintenance items to check during the month of February. This is from our yearly irrigation checklist which can be downloaded here.
  • Schedule pump station physical (every 3 years if applicable)
  • Schedule fertigation physical (every 3 years if applicable)
  • Schedule wash water system physical (every 4 years if applicable)
  • Schedule flow meter calibration (every 3 years if applicable)
  • Schedule field controller modem tuning (every 4 years if applicable) 
  • Check central control system for any communication issues
  • Clean and organize irrigation parts room. 
  • Inventory irrigation specific tools
  • Change batteries in locators and test equipment 
  • Change oil in trash pumps
  • Verify all ground connections in controllers and that ground rods are tight 
  • Make a list of sunken heads to raise and order parts
 
SEE YOU AT THE GIS SHOW

Please stop by the Toro Booth at the GIS show in San Antonio Texas.  We will have the new software and innovations that you have been asking for. The Golf Irrigation team will all be there to meet you and show you around.  Please reach out to your Territory Manager to set up a time!
STOCK UP ON HOSE BEFORE THE SEASON STARTS

For the month of February and March take 10 percent off your normal price for hose!  Underhill and Kochek hoses are included in this special. Ask and we can delay the shipping of the hose until you (and your budget) are ready!
LAST CALL - SCHEDULE YOUR FOUNTAIN SERVICE TODAY!


If you have not had your fountain serviced, it is not too late! It is required that fountains have an oil change every two years. A complete tear-down and rebuild of the unit is required every four years. Please visit our website  here to schedule your fountain service so that you can take advantage of this discount.



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