Part No. 32960 Genie Z-45/22 7 - 31Service Manual - Second Edition Section 7 - Repair ProceduresFORD LSG 423 ENGINEHow 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 to 34 ft-lbs(46 Nm).2 Install the coupler onto the pump shaft with theset screw towards the pump. Leave a 1/32 inch(0.031 mm) gap between the coupler andpump end plate.3 Apply removable Loctite® thread sealant to thecoupler set screw. Torque the set screw to45 ft-lbs (61 Nm).Component damage hazard. Donot force the drive pump duringre-installation or the flex plateteeth may become damaged.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 drive thepump.Flex Plate Removal1 Disconnect and remove the hose between thecarburetor venturi and the air cleaner.2 Disconnect and remove the muffler supportbracket.3 Disconnect the linkage from the governor, thenremove the governor linkage from thecarburetor. Do not alter the length of thelinkage.4 Disconnect the wiring plug at the electronicdisplacement controller (EDC), located on thedrive pump.5 Remove the mounting fasteners from theregulator mounting bracket, then pull thebracket up past the bell housing. Secure thebracket before continuing.6 Support the drive pump with an appropriatelifting device. Then remove all of the pumpmounting plate to engine bell housing bolts.7 Carefully pull the pump away from the engineand secure it from moving.8 Remove the flex plate mounting fasteners, thenremove the flex plate from the engine.800-610-4101ActionRental.com
