Kirby 37 appendix 106

Kirby Morgan 37 & 57

When you pull the flex knob assembly out, the main tube and related parts will follow.

Separate the flex knob assembly from the main tube.

Remove the o-ring from the flex knob packing nut. You can use a credit card, toothpick, or any soft device that will not damage the o-ring or the nut.

Remove the balance spacer, spring, inlet valve and seat from the main tube.

11)Slide the balance spacer, spring, inlet valve as- sembly out from the main tube.

12)Unscrew the adjustment nipple (turn it “out”) from the main tube. This may require lightly tapping on the tube to dislodge the parts.

13)Inspect all parts for signs of wear or damage and replace if necessary.

14)Clean all parts per chapter 6. Lubricate o-rings and moving parts with a light coating of Christo- Lube®. It is not necessary to disassemble the flex knob assembly unless the knob is not working prop- erly. If this is required, refer to Section

15)Install the o-ring on the adjustment nipple if you have not already done so. Be sure that the o-ring has been properly lubricated with Christolube.

16)Install the o-ring on the main tube.

17)Install the o-ring on the balance spacer.

18)Install the bearing clip on the outside of the main tube. Note that there is a locating pin on the clip that must engage the correct hole on the main tube.

The clip is correctly positioned when it is on the side opposite of the depression for the lever on the main

Bearing clip

Lever depression

Correct position of bearing clip on main tube.

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