Kerr Pump Corporation KT-3350XP, Parts And Service Manual

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PLANETARY GEAR REDUCERS
#6 17 ozs.
#8 42 ozs.
#9 42 ozs.
B. If pump has lubricating facilities for stuffing boxes, check level of lubricant.
C. Maintain packing gland tension on packing (Do not over ‐ tighten)
D. Visually inspect pump for apparent trouble.
E. Keep the pump clean.
GENERAL
Replace any work part before its eventual failure. Use the following instructions for removal and replacement of parts. Don’t hesitate to call
on Kerr Pumps for help if necessary.
SERVICE PROCEDURES (ALL MODELS)
A. WING GUIDED VALVES
i. DISCHARGE VALVES: The discharge valve and seat can be exposed by first removing the discharge valve cover cap. Once the
discharge cover cap has been removed you may lift out the discharge valve spring and the discharge valve. The valve seat will be held
in place by a taper fit and must be “pulled” with an appropriate valve ‐ pulling tool (available from the Kerr Pumps Dealers). Once the
valve and seat have been removed they should be resurfaced or replaced if badly worn. To replace the discharge valve, first clean and
inspect the seat bore for washout defects and then drop the seat into the bore. Replace the valve into the seat and strike the top of