Pump Lower Repair

Pump Lower Repair

1.Use a chain wrench near the top of the suction tube at the point indicated in FIG. 16, and a wrench on the flats of the foot valve (45) to loosen the foot valve from the suction tube (44). To prevent dam- age to the suction tube, do not remove the foot valve until instructed to do so in step 3.

Apply chain wrench approximately here

FIG. 16

NOTE: When removing the suction tube, be

very careful not to bend, dent, or damage it. To avoid damage, use the chain wrench only at the top and bottom of the suction tube as indicated in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17. Do not apply the wrench to the middle of the suction tube.

2.With the foot valve still in place to support the suc- tion tube, use a chain wrench near the bottom of the suction tube at the point indicated in FIG. 17, to loosen the suction tube (44) from the pump body (34).

3.Remove the foot valve assembly from the suction tube (44).

4.Remove retaining ring (46), snap ring (47), ball (71), and o-ring (38*) from foot valve (45). Inspect all parts for damage. See FIG. 17.

5.Remove suction tube (44) from pump body (34). See FIG. 18.

6.Inspect o-ring (38) on pump body and suction tube for damage. See FIG. 18.