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Tara Handle Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to remove the handle of a Tara pump for replacement or repair.

    1. Tara Handle Replacement, Handle: step 1, image 1 of 1

      • Before performing any repairs, perform a water test on the pump by raising and lowering the handle a full 40 strokes. A properly performing pump will yield greater than 10 liters.

      • Use a Tara tool to loosen the jam nuts on either side of the pump.

      • The bolts do not need to be loosened or removed, only the nuts need to be loosened.

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    2. Tara Handle Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Tara Handle Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Tara Handle Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

      • Unscrew the lock bolts about half an inch.

      • The bolts do not need to be removed from the base.

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    3. Tara Handle Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Tara Handle Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

      • Pull the plastic bushing and handle straight up out of the pump.

      • If the bushing doesn't come up, loosen the lock bolts further.

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    5. Tara Handle Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Tara Handle Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

      • Lift up the handle and riser main until the joint between the two is at a comfortable height to work on.

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    6. Tara Handle Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Tara Handle Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Tara Handle Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

      • Loosen the jam nut beneath the pump handle using the Tara tool.

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    7. Tara Handle Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Tara Handle Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

      • Unscrew the pump handle from the top of the riser main.

      • Make sure someone is tightly holding the lower portion of the riser main to prevent losing it down the well.

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    8. Tara Handle Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Tara Handle Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

      • Lift and remove the handle from the pump. Store the handle in a sanitary place to prevent contamination.

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Conclusion

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

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