Hercules — Flywheel Removal and Installation

For these Hercules models: G4800 series Natural Gas engines, GTA4800.

Applies to: Hercules Gta4800

Procedure

1. 1. Disconnect and remove the transmission and clutch or torque converter.
2. 2. To assist in the removal of the flywheel, fabricate a 1/2 x 20 x 4" long guide bolt by cutting off the head. Remove one flywheel bolt and install this guide bolt in its place. Then when balance of bolts are removed, there will be a pilot for sliding flywheel on bolt to assist in removal from housing.
3. 3. Using a Lady-Foot pry bar, if necessary, to pull the flywheel from the crankshaft.
4. For installation, reverse the removal procedures.

Source: manual:HERCULES GTA 4800 Maintenance Manual.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.