7 - 28 Genie Z-45/22 Part No. 32960Service Manual - Second EditionSection 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 3 /16 inch(4.7 mm) gap between the coupler and pumpend plate.Deutz Engine F3L 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 pumpmounting plate to 34 ft-lbs (46 Nm).800-610-4101ActionRental.com
