Viking Pump AK124A

Ensure all necessary tools and materials are available, including lubricant and press.

Verify that the bushing and mating part have chamfers.

Ensure the bushing is started straight.

Do not stop pressing operation until bushing is in proper position.

Check bushing for cracks after installation.

Select the pump series for relubrication

Add grease to the bracket grease fitting until it comes out of the relief fitting on the opposite side of the bracket

Select the type of lubricant used for the bracket

Regrease the bearing housing until grease comes out of the shaft end lip seal

Select the type of grease used for the bearing housing

Ensure the following safety measures are in place before opening any Viking pump liquid chamber

Obtain a material safety data sheet (MSDS) for the liquid

Insert brass or plastic bar through port opening between rotor teeth or lock coupling end of shaft to keep shaft from turning

Bend up tang of lockwasher and remove locknut and lockwasher from shaft using a spanner wrench

Remove brass or plastic bar from port opening

Loosen the two setscrews in the face of the bearing housing and remove the bearing housing assembly from the bracket

Remove pair of half round rings under the inner spacer collar from the shaft (K, KK, LQ, LL, LS Sizes ONLY)

Improper installation, operation or maintenance of pump may cause serious injury or death, and/or result in damage to pump and/or other equipment. Viking’s warranty does not cover failure due to improper installation, operation or maintenance.

Check for any visible damage to the pump

Ensure all safety guards are in place

Inspect and clean grease fittings

Acknowledge understanding of safety information

Make initial packing adjustment carefully

Was the initial adjustment successful in controlling leakage?

Inspect for need of further packing gland adjustment or packing replacement

Contact Viking Pump® representative if necessary