Bush Pump Above Grade Riser Pipe Replacement

Test pump performance by pumping 40 strokes.

Remove the two pins connecting the handle to the slider.

Pull the two lever arms away from the slider.

Lift the two pins attaching the pump frame to the head and handle up, off of the pump frame.

Slide the bearing rod out of the head.

Remove the head and handle, and place them on a clean surface to prevent contamination.

Firmly lift the riser main slider with two hands.

Use a pipe wrench to fully loosen the above grade riser pipe.

Lift the slider and riser main pipe.

Place a pump rod clamp around the rod, and tighten it securely against the pump rod.

Carefully lower the riser main and slider to allow it to rest on the rod clamp.

Loosen and remove both the pump rod jam nut and pump rod nut on the top of the slider.

Remove the riser main slider, and inspect it for wear and tear.

Set the slider in a sanitary place to prevent contamination.

Remove the above grade riser pipe.

Firmly screw a T-handle onto the pump rod.