Rain Bird RC-7A Hangs Between Stations: Advance Motor or Gear Wear

RC-7A runs but hangs between zones — no adjustment fixes this. Two mechanical causes:

Fix

Inspect both. Replace motor or turret wheel. Parts still available at irrigation supply stores. Rain Bird no longer makes this controller.

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