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| To prevent overheating and scoring of the shaft after repacking the stuffing box, which of the following procedures should be carried out? | |
| A | Tighten the packing in small increments while the pump is operating. |
| B | Lubricate the lantern ring with cylinder oil before installing new turns of packing. |
| C | Tightening the gland in all the way and then backing it off slightly. |
| D | Operating the pump slowly and applying oil freely to the shaft until the packing is properly seated. |