User's Manual

Repair
3A0260H 49
Gear Pump Maintenance Guide
Review these guidelines prior to performing any mainte-
nance on the pumps.
• Do not run pump dry.
• Do not pull from a vacuum or negative suction head.
• Do not flush with water or other non-lubricating fluid.
• Do not pump corrosives, abrasives and/or fluids car-
rying particles that may harm the pump.
• Do not heat or cool pump faster than 180°F (100°C)
per hour
• Do not drop disassembled parts on a hard surfaces
and do not let parts knock together.
• Never strike the pump parts with an iron hammer.
The parts are designed to drop in place if properly
aligned. Use arbor press to insert or remove press
fit components.
• Do not use pliers to lift the gears.
• Never use a screwdriver to pry the gears upward.
• Apply clean oil or compatible fluid during assembly.