Engines; Rpm Adjustment - Deutz Models; Rpm Adjustment - Perkins Models; Flex Plate - Genie S-40 Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures

Engines

5-1

RPM Adjustment - Deutz Models

Refer to Maintenance Procedure B-11, Check and
Adjust the Engine RPM.
5-2
RPM Adjustment - Perkins
Models
Refer to Maintenance Procedure B-11, Check and
Adjust the Engine RPM.
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5-3

Flex Plate

The flex plate acts as a coupler between the engine
and the pump. It is bolted to the engine flywheel
and has a splined center to drive the pump.
a
a pump
b pump shaft
c pump coupler
d flex plate with raised spline
e engine flywheel
f 0.18 inch / 4.6 mm gap - Deutz Models
0.070 inch / 1.8 mm gap - Perkins Models
0.0625 inch / 1.6 mm gap - Ford LRG-425
0.080 inch / 2 mm gap - Ford DSG-423
How to Remove the Flex Plate
Deutz models:
1 Remove the tailpipe bracket mounting fasteners
from the engine bell housing.
2 Support the drive pump assembly with an
appropriate lifting device.
3 Remove all of the engine bell housing fasteners.
4 Carefully pull the pump and bell housing
assembly away from the engine and secure it
from moving.
5 Remove the flex plate mounting fasteners.
Remove the flex plate from the flywheel.
S-40 • S-45
October 2013
b c d
f
Component damage hazard. Hoses
can be damaged if they are kinked
or pinched.
Part No. 102521
e