7 - 26 Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 Part No. 34032Service Manual - First EditionSection 7 - Repair ProceduresFlex Plate Removal1 Disconnect and remove the hose betweenthe carburetor venturi and the air cleaner.2 Disconnect the linkage from the governor,then remove the governor linkage fromthe carburetor. Do not alter the length ofthe linkage.3 Disconnect the wiring plug at the electronicdisplacement controller (EDC), located onthe drive pump.4 Remove the mounting fasteners from theregulator mounting bracket, then pull thebracket up past the bell housing. Securethe bracket before continuing.5 Support the drive pump with an appropriatelifting device. Then remove all of the pumpmounting plate to engine bell housing bolts.6 Carefully pull the pump away from theengine and secure it from moving.7 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 theraised spline against the flywheel. Torque theflex plate mounting bolts to 34 ft-lbs (46 Nm).2 Install the coupler onto the pump shaft with theset screw towards the pump. Leave a 1 /4 inch(6.35 mm) gap between the coupler and pumpend plate.3 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 pumpmounting plate to 34 ft-lbs (46 Nm).FORD LSG-423 ENGINE7-3Timing AdjustmentComplete information to perform this procedure isavailable in the Ford LSG-423 2.3 Liter IndustrialEngine Service Manual (Ford number: 194-216).Genie part number 29586.7-4Carburetor AdjustmentComplete information to perform this procedure isavailable in the Ford LSG-423 2.3 Liter IndustrialEngine Service Manual (Ford number: 194-216).Genie part number 29586.7-5RPM AdjustmentRefer to Maintenance Procedures, B-12, Checkand Adjust the Engine RPM.7-6Flex 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.
