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Tractor PTO Installation
1. Secure the PTO coupling to the pump shaft by sliding the cou-
pling as far forward as possible without touching the bearing
shield and tightening the set screws down on the key of the
pump shaft. Slide coupling onto PTO shaft and secure by
pulling collar back on PTO quick coupler, sliding onto PTO
shaft and locking into place.
2. Check pump rotation. An arrow on the pump indicates proper
rotation direction.
3. To keep the pump from rotating with the shaft, set a torque arm
and short length of chain. Bolt one end of the chain to the
torque arm and secure the other to a stationary part of the trac-
tor. Be sure the chain is at a point directly above or below the
torque arm. Fastening torque chain to a point forward or back-
ward from pump center will create a bending force on pump.
Do not fasten pump rigidly to the tractor.
4. With the pump in position, connect the suction hose to the "IN"
port and the discharge hose to the "OUT" port. Make sure the
suction hose connection is tight. A loose connection will permit
air to be sucked in and the pump will not prime itself. Use at
least a 3/4" diameter hose on the suction line.
5. Use a large suction strainer with a 40 mesh minimum screen.
Either a Delavan #1700-2 suction strainer or a Delavan
#39908-2 Y type line strainer is recommended.
Engine Installation
The pump base can be mounted on a frame and aligned for either
direct-drive or belt and pulley drive. When mounting for direct-
drive, be sure pump and engine shafts are in alignment. A flex-
ible drive coupling will compensate for fractional misalignment.
When mounting for pulley drive, be sure the engine and pump
shafts are parallel. Align pulleys and keep them as close to the
shaft bearings as possible. For gasoline engine requirements,
follow engine manufacturer's recommendation.
Operation
1. With a clear suction line and open discharge line, the pump
should displace liquid within 15 seconds. A squirt of oil in the
suction side of the pump before starting will accelerate priming
action.
2. Never run the pump dry. Excessive heat will damage rollers
and seals.
3. Do not pump abrasive white wash, paints or other abrasive liq-
uids.
4. Do not use rusty supply barrels or sandy water.
5. Do not close the discharge line of the pump while it is running
unless a means of bypassing the liquid has been installed. A
simple relief or bypass valve can be easily installed in the dis-
charge side. A Delavan #37562 or #13895 pressure relief
valve is recommended.
Maintenance
1. Your Delavan pump is equipped with permanently lubricated
ball bearings. They do not require further lubrication.
2. Do not inject oil or grease into the two weep holes on the
underside of the bearing housings. These holes are to reveal
seal leakage and to prevent the solution from forcing its way
into the bearings. The holes must be kept clean.
3.
AFTER SPRAYING —
Thoroughly flush the pump with clear
water or use a solution of approximately one cup of ammonia
in 10 gallons of water. This will dissolve most residue remain-
ing in the pump. Squirt a light oil in the pump and rotate to
cover the inner surfaces with a protective film.
4.
STORAGE.
If the pump is to be out of service for several days
or stored, flush pump with clear water or use a solution of one
cup of ammonia in 10 gallons of water. Then pump a 50 per-
cent permanent antifreeze solution through the pump. Plug ports.
Caution: Do not use gasoline, kerosene, or fuel oil.
Pump Disassembly
Note: The numbers in parentheses used in the following
text are reference numbers that are found in the
exploded views.
1. With a screwdriver, remove snap ring (1). Lift out nameplate (2).
2. With a 9/16-inch wrench unscrew capscrews (3).
3. With cover plate down, cradle pump on "IN" and "OUT" ports
on fixture under an arbor press (Fig. 4). A cradle can be con-
structed of 2" x 4" lumber. Press the shaft and rotor assembly
(6) down through the pump body, bearing the seal. The shaft
and rotor assembly will remain in the end plate.
4. Lift off seal ring (4). Slide out rollers (5).
5. Check body for wear. File off any burrs that appear on rotor.
6. Make sure rollers (5) move freely in rotor slots. Replace rollers if
out-of-round, swollen or badly worn.
7. If further disassembly is required:
a. Press out shaft and rotor assembly (6) from end plate (7)
with an arbor press while supporting the end plate on a
cradle. Remove snap ring (1).
b. To remove bearing, use a small piece of brass rod and gen-
tly tap with hammer on the inner edges of the bearing. Drive
the seal out with a screwdriver and hammer. Discard seal.