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Waterous Company

F−2058

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2. Position the gear case over the shaft sleeve
on the engine and replace the four socket head
cap screws and washers.  Inspect and replace
washers as necessary.

3. Insert the key, gear, and gear retainer on
the engine crankshaft. Tighten screw securely.

4. Install the mechanical seal ring and oil seal
in the gear case cover adapter, being careful
not to scratch the sealing surfaces.

5. Insert the impeller shaft assembly in the
cover adapter.  Be sure that the snap ring is se-
cure in the groove, and that the bronze spacer
is in place.

6. Using a new gasket, if necessary, place the
cover adapter on the gear case.

7. Lubricate the impeller hub with light oil
and carefully press the mechanical seal on the
hub.

8. Install the impeller on the shaft and insert
the key.  Place the washer and locknut on the
shaft.

9. If a new wear ring is used, press it into the
volute carefully so that it seats squarely in the
bottom of the bore.

10. Place the volute over the lubricated O−ring
of the adapter and replace the 3 bolts, nuts and
lock washers, and nut and lock washer on stud.

11. Complete reassembly  of the pump and any
fittings previously removed.

TESTING

1. Before testing the pump, turn it over a few
times with the engine starter or rope.  Spark
plug should be disconnected.  Be sure there are
no abnormal rubbing noises.

2. The mechanical seal may leak when the
pump is first run after it has been repaired.

This leakage should stop after the seal faces
run−in.

3. With the pump running, check for unusual
noises or leaks at volute joints, adapter/gear
case engine screws, or shaft sleeve.  These
should be corrected before the pump is re-
turned to service.

Summary of Contents for PB18 Series

Page 1: ...Printed in U S A WATEROUS COMPANY Form No F 2058 South St Paul Minnesota 55075 January 1992 OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND OVERHAUL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PB18 SERIES PORTABLE PUMPS ...

Page 2: ...the engine or the pump may cause rubbing of moving parts resulting in severe engine or pump damage if operation is at tempted 2 Check the unit for bolts or other fasteners which may have vibrated loose during shipment 3 The electric start units are equipped to use a type 12N14 3A motorcycle battery 4 While holding the STOP button down ro tate the engine crankshaft several times with START button o...

Page 3: ...ing excessive forces to the pump Refer to Briggs Stratton OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for start ing a cold or warm engine The PB18 series pumping engines are equipped with choke lo cated under the flywheel side of the air cleaner Prime the pump as follows 1 Advance the throttle to full open with suc tion and discharge hoses or piping con nected 2 Close the discharge valve if so equipped...

Page 4: ...ite the bulge This will in sure a seal in this area Failure to do this may cause priming difficulty Liquid Steel is a registered trademark of the Loctite Corpora tion REPAIR Repairs to be done during the Waterous or Briggs and Stratton warranty period must be done in accordance with the appropriate war ranty policy Engine Repair If engine service or repair is needed refer to Briggs and Stratton OP...

Page 5: ...m the impel ler shaft If the impeller does not pull off the impeller shaft easily use a gear puller or two screw drivers between the impeller and adapt er Remove the impeller key The mechanical seal rotating parts will come off with the impel ler The stationary seal ring will remain with the adapter 3 Drain oil from gear case 4 Remove the 10 hex head screws from the gear case cover 5 Remove the co...

Page 6: ...SSEMBLY Direct Mount and Geared Pumps Reassembly of the pump is basically the re verse of disassembly The following guidelines will help in reassembly 1 Check the engine crankshaft for any corro sion deposits that will interfere with seating and sealing of the shaft sleeve 2 Lubricate all O rings when installing 3 The shaft sleeve should seat down tight against the shoulder of the engine crankshaf...

Page 7: ...e hub 8 Install the impeller on the shaft and insert the key Place the washer and locknut on the shaft 9 If a new wear ring is used press it into the volute carefully so that it seats squarely in the bottom of the bore 10 Place the volute over the lubricated O ring of the adapter and replace the 3 bolts nuts and lock washers and nut and lock washer on stud 11 Complete reassembly of the pump and an...

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