Flex Plate - Genie GS-3384 Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
ENGINES
4-4

Flex Plate

The flex plate couples the engine to the pump. The
flex plate is bolted to the engine flywheel and has a
cutout in the center for the pump coupler.
a
a pump
b pump shaft
c coupler
d flex plate
e flywheel
7
f / inch / 11 mm gap - Deutz F3L 2011
16
7
f / inch / 11 mm gap - Ford LRG425
16
f 0.080 inch / 2 mm gap - Ford DSG423
How to Remove the Flex Plate -
Ford Models
All models:
1 Release the latches on the engine tray and fully
slide the engine tray out.
2 Insert a 6 inch / 15 cm screwdriver or rod into
the engine tray lock hole located near the
engine tray roller wheels to prevent the engine
tray from moving.
4 - 36
b c d e
f
GS-84 • GS-90
Ford LRG425:
3 Remove the hose clamp from the air cleaner
hose that connects to the throttle body.
4 Disconnect the valve cover vent hose from the
air cleaner.
5 Remove the air filter mounting fasteners.
Remove the air filter from the engine and lay it
off to the side.
6 Close the shutoff valve on the Liquid Petroleum
Gas (LPG) tank by turning it clockwise
(if equipped).
7 Remove the LPG supply hose from the LPG
solenoid.
Explosion and fire hazard. Engine
fuels are combustible. Replace the
fuel hoses in an open, well-
ventilated area away from heaters,
sparks, flames and lighted
tobacco. Always have an
approved fire extinguisher within
easy reach.
Explosion and fire hazard. Liquid
Petroleum Gas (LPG) is kept at a
very high pressure. Fuel may be
expelled under pressure if the
hose is removed too quickly.
Loosen the LPG supply hose very
slowly to allow the fuel pressure to
dissipate gradually. Wrap a cloth
around LPG supply hose to
absorb leaking fuel before
disconnecting them.
Bodily injury hazard. Beware of
Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Contact with LPG may cause
severe burns.
January 2013
Part No. 84793