Part No. 34032 Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 7 - 23Service Manual - First Edition Section 7 - Repair Procedures6-1RPM AdjustmentRefer to Maintenance Procedures, B-12,Check and Adjust the Engine RPM.6-2Flex PlateThe flex plate acts as a coupler between theengine and the pump. It is bolted to the engineflywheel and has a splined center to drivethe pump.How to Remove the Flex Plate1 Disconnect the wiring plug at the electronicdisplacement controller (EDC), located onthe drive pump.2 Support the drive pump with an appropriatelifting device. Then remove all of the pumpmounting plate to engine bell housing bolts.3 Carefully pull the pump away from the engineand secure it from moving.4 Remove the flex plate mounting fasteners,then remove the flex plate from the engine.How to Install the Flex Plate1 Install the flex plate onto the flywheel with theflat side of the spline against the flywheel.Torque the flex plate mounting bolts to34 ft-lbs (46 Nm).2 Install the coupler onto the pump shaft with theset screw toward the pump. Leave a 1/ 2 inch(12.7 mm) gap between the coupler and pumpend plate.Deutz Engine F4L 10113 Apply Loctite® removable thread sealant to thecoupler set screw. Torque the set screw to45 ft-lbs (61 Nm).Component damage hazard. Donot force the drive pump duringinstallation or the flex plate teethmay become damaged.4 Assemble the engine and torque the pumpmountint plate to 34 ft-lbs (46 Nm).6-3Oil Temperature and PressureGaugesThe oil temperature gauge is an electrical gauge.The sending unit has limit contacts that are factoryset. The contacts will close at 300 o F (147o C).When the contacts close, the engine will shut offto prevent damage and will not start until thetemperature drops below the contact point.Temperature will be indicated when the key is onand the Emergency Stop Button is pulled out tothe ON position.Component damage hazard.Do not crank the engine withthe over-temperature light on.The oil pressure gauge is an electrical gauge. Thesending unit has limit contacts that are factory set.The contacts will close at 7 psi (0.48 bar). Whenthe contacts close, the engine will shut off toprevent damage. Oil pressure will be indicatedwhen the engine is running.Component damage hazard.Do not crank the engine with thelow oil pressure light on.
