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India Mark II Head Section Replacement

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Introduction

Remove and or replace the head section of the India Mark II water hand pump.

What you need

  1. India Mark II Head Section Replacement, Cover Plate: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use a wrench to remove the bolt on the top of the cover plate.

    • When replacing the cover plate, this bolt only needs to be hand tight.

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  2. India Mark II Head Section Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the top cover by pulling it straight off the pump.

    • Store the top cover in a sanitary place, preferably above ground, to prevent contamination.

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  4. India Mark II Head Section Replacement, Head Section: step 3, image 1 of 3 India Mark II Head Section Replacement, Head Section: step 3, image 2 of 3 India Mark II Head Section Replacement, Head Section: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the pump handle all the way down and hold it in this position, exposing the pump rod.

    • Place the spacer around the pump rod and under the chain attachment point.

    • Make sure the spacer is beveled side down, and flat side up.

    • Lift the pump lever until there is no tension in the chain and hold it in this position.

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  5. India Mark II Head Section Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 India Mark II Head Section Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the bolt connecting the chain to the pump handle.

    • Remove the chain from the handle.

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  6. India Mark II Head Section Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 India Mark II Head Section Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 India Mark II Head Section Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • There are 4 bolts securing the head section to the water tank, located at the corners of head section base.

    • Continue supporting the pump handle so the pump head doesn't fall off when all the bolts are removed.

    • Remove the 4 bolts on the base of the water tank.

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  7. India Mark II Head Section Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the pump head off of the water tank and place in a sanitary place, preferably above ground, to prevent contamination.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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