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How to unblock a stuck water pump shaft

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BEFORE YOU START
Make sure the pump's power supply is cut especially if the pump start is automatic.
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How to unblock a small water pump - stuck pump shaft

1- Use a medium size slotted screwdriver to pull out the pump's cover. Hit on the screwdriver with a plastic hammer in different places of the cover.
2- Now you need to extract the fan using the same screwdriver. Insert the screwdriver as far as it can go between the fan and the pump and push.
3- Tilt it to extract the fan and repeat the same in different places all around the pump's diameter.
4- Grip locking pliers on the pump's shaft and move it upwards and downwards with little alternating movements until the shaft turns freely. 
5- You will feel it rotates rough like a pepper or salt grinder. This is normal, and rusted particles causing it will disappear once the pump is powered.
6- Fit again the fan using your plastic hammer. Replace the fan if broken, spares are available.
7- Do the same for the cover. Power on the pump immediately for at least one minute.    

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