Toro EC-XTRA Landscape Timer, 6-Zone (53794) Installation Guide

You can use your personal computer and the Toro 

Scheduling Advisor interactive software to guide you 

through the complete watering schedule process. When 

the schedule is ready, simply transfer it to the ECXTRA 

with the Time Pod–and it’s ready to run. 
It is always helpful to plan your watering schedule on 

paper before beginning the programming steps. You  

will have a record of your watering schedule and zone 

locations which can be kept with your ECXTRA after it is 

installed. If you have an indoor model timer, a watering 

schedule form is provided on page 20 for you to fill out 

then remove to keep with the timer. This form is duplicat-

ed on a decal located on the inside cover of the outdoor 

model timer.
Guidelines for Watering 

There are several factors to be considered when decid-

ing when and how long to water. For example, the soil 

type (i.e., clay, loam, etc.), the part of the landscape 

being watered, climate conditions and the type of sprin-

klers being used. Because of these variables, we cannot 

provide an exact schedule to follow, but here are some 

general watering guidelines to help you get started.
•  Water early in the morning, one to two hours before 

sunrise. You will have the best water pressure at this 

time and the water can soak into the plant root zone 

while evaporation is minimal. Watering during mid-day 

or in the evening may cause plant damage or mildew.

• Watch for signs of under- or over-watering and make 

program adjustments immediately.

Filling Out the Watering Schedule Form
When filling out this form, use a pencil so changes 

can be easily made. After installing the indoor model 

timer, remove the form and store it in the pocket formed 

between the mounting bracket and the back of the timer 

housing. Refer to the example form shown on the oppo-

site page and fill out your form in a similar manner with 

the following information:
•  Location - Identify the location of each watering zone 

and the type of plant being watered. 

  Note: Enter the following information for each pro-

gram. If the program is not needed, leave its informa-

tion column blank.

•  Watering Day Schedule - For a Calendar schedule, 

circle day(s) of the week watering is desired. For an 

Interval schedule circle the desired Interval number. 

For Odd or Even days, simply mark the appropriate 

box. If you need to restrict watering on certain days, 

circle the Exclude day(s).

•  Zone Run Time - Indicate the amount of run time  

(1 minute to 4 hours) for each zone. Write “Off” for any 

zone which you do not want to operate in the program.

•  Program Start Times - Indicate the time of day to 

start the program. Each program can have 1 to 4 start 

times per watering day.

  Note: A start time that occurs while a watering 

Therefore, when 

using multiple start times within a program or when 

using multiple programs, schedule the start times to 

allow each watering cycle to run completely before the 

next cycle starts.