Viking Pump KK124A

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.

Apply multi-purpose grease, NLGI # 2, slowly with a hand gun to all lubrication fittings every 500 hours of operation.

Contact Viking Pump® representative for specific lubrication questions.

Check Engineering Service Bulletin ESB-515 in the Appendix for standard grease thickener types used by Viking to ensure compatibility.

Consider other types of lubrication for applications involving very high or low temperatures.

Grease O-Pro™ seals every 500 hours of operation with a lubricating fluid compatible with the process fluid.

Read and understand the safety information before proceeding

Ensure pump is turned off and disconnected from power source

Inspect pump for any visible damage

Check that all grease fittings are clean and accessible

Inspect and clean the pump interior

Ensure pressure in the chamber is completely vented

Lock out or make non-operational the driving means

Identify the liquid the pump has been handling and obtain MSDS

Loosen the two set screws in the outer face of the bearing housing

Rotate the bearing housing clockwise until it cannot be turned anymore

Mark the outside diameter of the bearing housing and the pump bracket

Make another mark on the pump bracket as per Table 4 on page 14

Did the idler slide off the idler pin during removal?

Is the idler bushing showing moderate wear?

Is the idler pin showing moderate wear?

Replace idler bushing if necessary

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.