updates | February 21, 2026

How do you program Rainbird ESP 4tm?

VIDEOClick to see full answer. Similarly one may ask, how do you reset Rainbird ESP 4tm? How can I clear all the programming and reset my Rain Bird ESP-Me sprinkler timer back to the factory default settings? Turn the dial to Seasonal Adjust. Press and hold the left and right arrow buttons at the same time for at least 3 seconds. Until you see the word “CLEARED” on the screen. Turn the dial back to AUTO RUN. Also Know, why my sprinkler system is not working? Go to one of the irrigation valves and turn the solenoid 1/4 to 1/2 a turn counter-clockwise. If the valve opens and sprinklers turn on, your valve is working and you’ll need to check the controller and field wiring. If the valve did not turn on any of the sprinklers, the water to the valves is still off. Herein, how do you program Rainbird? Turn the dial to “Set Watering Start Times” and press the up and down keys to set the desired time. The system will turn on all the valves for that program in sequence at the time selected. If more than one watering cycle is desired each day, press the “Manual Start/Advance” key and then select another time.How do I reset my sprinkler timer? How to Reset a Sprinkler System Turn the control dial to the “off” position. Press the “next” button to access the clear-memory feature. Press and hold the “off” button until the display stops blinking. Turn the control dial to the “run” position. Press and hold down the “minus” arrow and “prog” buttons simultaneously.