Why do my Toro Timer watering programs start at unscheduled times?
- VValerie LloydJul 30, 2025
If your Toro Timer's watering programs are starting at unexpected times, it's likely due to overlapping schedules between the programs.
Why do my Toro Timer watering programs start at unscheduled times?
If your Toro Timer's watering programs are starting at unexpected times, it's likely due to overlapping schedules between the programs.
Why does my Toro ECXTRA Sprinkler Timer program restart unexpectedly?
If a Toro Timer program restarts unexpectedly after completion, it could be due to having more than one start time set for the program or a Season Adjust setting greater than 100%.
Model | ECXTRA |
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Master Valve/Pump Start | Yes |
Display | LCD |
Type | Sprinkler Timer |
Number of Zones/Stations | 4 |
Mounting | Indoor |
Number of Programs | 3 |
Start Times per Program | 4 start times per program |
Start Times per Zone | 4 |
Seasonal Adjust | Yes |
Rain Delay | Yes |
Weather Sensor Compatibility | Yes |
Manual Watering | Yes |
Description of the timer's Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) elements and their functions.
Details on the functions of the timer's control buttons (+/ON, -/OFF, NEXT, MANUAL START).
Explanation of the control dial positions for programming and operating the timer.
Overview of various timer components including switches, terminals, modules, and ports.
Steps for selecting a location and mounting the ECXTRA indoor timer securely.
Instructions for routing and connecting valve control wires to the timer terminals.
Guidance on connecting a pump start relay to the timer for pump operation.
Steps for connecting the power transformer to the timer for indoor models.
Procedures for preparing the cabinet and mounting the ECXTRA outdoor timer.
Steps to prepare the outdoor timer cabinet for mounting and wiring.
Instructions for securely mounting the timer cabinet to the wall.
Detailed instructions for connecting the timer's power source safely.
Guide for connecting an optional rain sensor to interrupt automatic watering.
Fundamentals of automatic sprinkler systems, including timer, valves, and zones.
Introduction to setting up watering schedules, including days, start times, and run times.
Options for choosing watering days: Calendar, Interval, Odd/Even, or turning off programs.
How to set one to four daily start times for each watering program.
Instructions for assigning specific watering durations for each zone in a program.
General advice on best practices for watering landscapes based on various factors.
Guidance on using the provided form to plan watering schedules on paper.
Information on the timer's memory retention and default watering schedule.
Step-by-step instructions for setting the timer's current time and date.
How to select specific days of the week for watering using a calendar format.
Instructions for setting watering days based on intervals (e.g., every 3 days).
How to schedule watering based on odd or even days of the month.
How to prevent watering on specific days when using Interval or Odd/Even schedules.
How the timer operates automatically based on programmed schedules.
Instructions for manually starting watering programs or individual zones.
Features to control watering during operation: Pause, Resume, Cancel, Skip, Adjust.
How to delay all watering operations for a specified number of days.
How to adjust zone run times by percentages for seasonal changes.
How to reset programming to default settings for selected or all programs.
Explanation of the timer's built-in circuit protection against overloads.
Steps for installing an optional module to expand the number of watering zones.
Physical dimensions for both the indoor and outdoor ECXTRA timer models.
Electrical input and output specifications for the timer's power supply.
Maximum current limit for individual zone connections.
Maximum current limit for pump or master valve connections.
The combined maximum current output for all zones plus pump/master valve.
Operating and storage temperature ranges for the ECXTRA timer.
Details of the Toro Company's one-year limited warranty against defects.