September 2016 Service and Repair ManualEnginesPart No. 1272222 GS-84 • GS-90 474 Remove the exhaust pipe, located betweenthe exhaust manifold and muffler, from themachine.5 Remove the medium pressure filter assemblyfrom the muffler mount and lay it to the side.6 Remove the muffler and muffler mountassembly from the machine.7 Center a lifting jack under the engine oil pan.8 Place a wood block between the lifting jackand the engine oil pan.Component damage hazard.The engine oil pan can becomedamaged if the engine is raisedwith the lifting jack without thewood block between the liftingjack and the engine oil pan.9 Remove the fasteners securing the bellhousing to the slide out tray.10 Raise the engine slightly with the lifting jack totake the pressure off the rubber vibrationisolators under the bell housing. Remove therubber vibration isolators.11 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead craneto the pump and bell housing assembly forsupport. Do not apply any lifting pressure.12 Remove all of the bell housing to enginefasteners.13 Carefully pull the pump and bell housing awayfrom the engine and secure it from moving.Component damage hazard.Hoses can be damaged if theyare kinked or pinched.14 Remove the flex plate mounting fasteners.Remove the flex plate from the flywheel.How to R emove the Flex Pl ate - D eutz M odelsHow to Remove the Flex Plate -Deutz Models1 Release the latches on the engine tray andfully slide the engine tray out.2 Insert a 6 inch / 15 cm screwdriver or rod intothe engine tray lock hole located near theengine tray roller wheels to prevent the enginetray from moving.3 Remove the hose clamp from the air cleanerhose that connects to the engine.4 Remove the air filter mounting fasteners.Remove the air filter from the engine and lay itoff to the side.5 Remove the exhaust pipe clamp from theexhaust pipe support bracket.6 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead craneto the pump assembly for support. Do not lift it.7 Remove all of the pump mounting plate toengine fasteners.8 Carefully pull the pump assembly away fromthe engine and secure it from moving.Component damage hazard.Hoses can be damaged if theyare kinked or pinched.9 Remove the flex plate mounting fasteners.Remove the flex plate from the flywheel.
