R-6000 Yard Hydrant Leaking at the Packing Nut?
R-6000 Farm Yard Hydrant
A simple guide to help stop leaks around the packing nut.
Before you start
Shut off the water
Shut off the water supply before removing hardware. Mark the lower jam nut position for correct reassembly.
Don’t dig up your yard hydrant!
Most packing leaks can be fixed at the hydrant head. Digging is generally needed only if the standpipe or valve body is damaged.
What you’ll need
Two 9/16-inch wrenches · One 3/4-inch wrench · Marker
How to fix it
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Remove top hardware
Turn off the water supply and open the hydrant to relieve remaining pressure, then close it. Remove the retainer clip, upper jam nut, and washer.
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Lift arm & mark nut
Lift the rocker arm up and away. Mark the lower jam nut position. Remove the metal sleeve and lower jam nut.
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Tighten packing nut
Use the 3/4-inch wrench to tighten the packing nut slightly. Use small adjustments. Do not overtighten.
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Reassemble & test
Return the lower jam nut and washer to the mark. Reinstall the pivot connector, sleeve, rocker arm, upper washer, jam nut, and retainer clip. Restore water, operate the hydrant, and check for leaks.
Still leaking?
Repeat the same small adjustment and test again. If the leak continues after about three adjustments, add new packing using the R-6000 Packing Replacement Guide. Shut off the water supply before replacing packing.
R-6000 repair kit
Box kit PKRF includes the plunger and all major repair parts.
Need help? Call Merrill at 800-831-6962.