Gorman-Rupp Pumps 83A2-GX270 1423221 and up - Manual (Page 28)

OM−06218 80 SERIES
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E − 10
Install the suction and discharge lines and open all
valves. Make certain that all piping connections are
tight, properly supported and secure.
Be sure the pump and engine have been properly
lubricated, see LUBRICATION.
Fill the pump casing with clean liquid. Reinstall the
fill plug (6, Figure 2) and tighten it.
Refer to OPERATION, Section C, before putting
the pump back into service.
LUBRICATION
Seal Assembly
(Figures 2 and 4)
Fill the grease cup (11) through the grease fitting
with No. 2 lithium base grease until grease es-
capes from the relief hole. Turn the grease cup arm
counterclockwise until it is at the top of the stem;
this will release the spring to apply grease to the
seal (see Figure 4).
GREASE
FITTING
CROSS
ARM
POSITION
WHEN
EMPTY
POSITION
FOR
FILLING
POSITION
WHEN
IN USE
RELIEF
HOLE
Figure 4. Automatic Lubricating Grease Cup
Engine
Consult the literature supplied with the engine, or
contact your local engine representative.