
Page Number - 7
Form 402002
MODELS 4490, 4491, 4492
3.5:1 AIR OPERATED PUMP
SYSTEM START-UP
When operating the pump in a system for the first time, air
must be purged from the system. Expelling air from the pump
is very critical for the pump to prime and operate reliably.
Before connecting the pump to a system, make sure the pump
is placed into a container of the oil that is to be dispensed.
Connect a short length of hose to the pump outlet and direct
the open end of the hose into a container to catch the oil. Op-
erate the pump at low air pressure, 20-40 PSI, until the pump
primes, and oil flows smoothly from the end of the hose.
The system can now be connected to the pump outlet. Purge
the entire system in a similar manner, slowly pumping oil
through all reels and control valves until oil, free of air, flows
smoothly from each outlet.
PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE
The following procedure should be followed when it becomes
necessary to shut the system down for service or container
changes.
• Disconnect the air supply from the air inlet of the pump.
• Bleed the lubricant pressure off the system by opening a
dispensing valve into a container. Hold the valve open until
all flow from the system stops.
• Close the shut-off valve between the pump and reservoir on
standpipe installations (if present).
• Close the shut-off valve between the pump outlet and sup-
ply lines (if present).
• Slowly loosen the lubricant supply line at the pump out-
let. A very small volume of oil will leak from the threads.
If pressure is present, stop the loosening procedure and
repeat the steps above.
REPAIR
Repair is limited to the service parts listed on following pages.
In most cases, service is going to be the replacement of soft
seals in the pump. See illus. 5 and 6 for internal components
of the pump. Illus. 5 indicates the disassembly/re-assembly
order of the pump. Illus. 6 indicates how all components fit
together and the correct placement of seals.
Contact your nearest authorized Lincoln Service Dealer or
Lincoln Technical Services for assistance.
Disassembly Procedure
• Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, above to remove all
pressure from the pump and related system.
• Disconnect air and supply lines from the pump and remove
from reservoir.
• On pumps with long pump tubes, remove the pump tubes
from the pump inlet.
• Carefully secure the pump in a vise holding at the pump
base. Take care not to damage the pump base or other
components.
• Loosen Allen head cap screws, (item #1), and remove.
Remove fluid cylinder (item #2) and set aside O-ring (item
#3).
• Make sure that fluid plunger components, (items #4
thru #9) are securely attached to piston rod ass’y, (item
#18).
• Loosen Allen head cap screws (item #14). Make sure
that the screws and air cylinder are not under spring
tension before removal of screws. Pull air cylinder (item
#21) away from pump body (item #15) before screws are
completely removed to make sure cylinder is not under ten-
sion.
• Remove air cylinder (item #21) and remove air piston as-
sembly (item #19) from air cylinder. Use a rod through air
inlet hole to gently push piston from cylinder. [Air plunger,
(item #19) is a sealed unit. Internal seals in the air plunger
are not replaceable. If problems are suspected with the air
plunger, the entire plunger must be replaced as a unit.]
• Spring (item #16) is now retained by the fluid plunger
components, (items #4 thru #9), only. With assistance
from another person, push the piston rod assembly (item
#18) slightly into pump body to relieve tension from fluid
piston components, (items #4 thru #9). Hold piston rod with
wrench on flats provided, and remove the fluid piston nut
(item #4). Gently remove the spring tension by allowing the
plunger rod to pull out of the pump body (item #15).
• Once spring tension is removed, remaining components
may now be removed from the pump body. (Piston Rod As-
sembly, (item #18) is permanently assembled in two pieces
at the factory, do not attempt to disassemble any further.)
• Remove retaining ring (item #10) and washer (item #11).
The U-cup seal (item #12) may now be removed from the
pump body, taking care not to damage surfaces of seal
bore.
• Once all components are disassembled, clean with mineral
spirits or other suitable solvent. Replace all replaceable
seals and worn parts.
• Reassembly will be the reverse of the above procedure.
• NOTE: When installing U-Cup seal (item #12) special care
is required to place the seal in the bore correctly. The seal
lips must face the outlet end of the pump, as seen in
Illus. 6. Make sure that retaining ring (item #10) is properly
seated when reinstalled.
Contact your nearest authorized Lincoln Service Dealer or
Lincoln Technical Services for assistance.
When ordering replacement parts, order by part number and
description. The model number and series letter may also be
required.