Genie GTH-1048 Service Manual page 100

March 2015
How to Remove the Engine
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring on the fitting and/or hose end must be
replaced and then torqued to specification during
installation. Refer to Section 2, Hydraulic Hose and
Fitting Torque Specifications.
1 Open the access door above the hydraulic tank.
2 Disconnect the battery from the machine.
Electrocution hazard. Contact with
electrically charged circuits could
result in death or serious injury.
Remove all rings, watches and
other jewelry.
3 Remove the fasteners securing the engine
access cover from the rear of the machine.
Remove the cover from the machine.
4 Perkins models: Open the engine access cover
at the tank side of the machine. Locate the fuel
supply line where it is attached to the fuel filter/
water separator.
5 Perkins models: Tag, disconnect and plug the
fuel supply hose at the fuel filter/water
separator. Cap the fitting.
6 Perkins models: Locate the fuel return hose
connection just above the fuel filter/water
separator.
7 Perkins models: Tag, disconnect and plug the
fuel return hose at the fuel filter/water
separator. Cap the fitting.
8 John Deere models: Open the engine access
cover at the tank side of the machine. Locate
the fuel supply line where it is attached to the
fuel filter/water separator.
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9 John Deere models: Tag, disconnect and plug
the fuel supply hose at the fuel filter/water
separator. Cap the fitting.
10 John Deere models: Open the engine access
cover at the operator's compartment side of the
machine. Locate the fuel return hose at the fuel
pump.
11 John Deere models: Tag, disconnect and plug
the fuel return hose at the fuel pump. Cap the
fitting.
12 Open the transmission access cover at the top
of the machine. Locate the transmission cooler.
13 Tag, disconnect and plug the coolant hoses at
the transmission cooler. Cap the fittings.
14 Tag and disconnect the engine wire harnesses
near the operator's compartment.
15 Remove the air cleaner from the machine.
Remove all intake and exhaust components
which would interfere with the removal of the
engine from the chassis.
16 Remove the fasteners securing the driveshaft to
the transmission. Secure the bearing caps onto
the universal joint of the driveshaft.
Note: Using adhesive tape to secure the caps to
the universal joint may be helpful.
17 Remove the fasteners securing the engine tray
to the chassis.
18 Support and secure the engine tray to a forklift
of adequate capacity.
19 Remove the engine tray from the machine.
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