Replacing the Elliptical Tension Cable
(Manual Resistance)
Tools:
Phillips screwdriver, 10mm wrench, 13mm socket, 14mm socket,
17mm wrench, 5mm Allen wrench, crank puller, needle-nose pliers
1. Remove the screw that attaches the tension knob to the console mast,
using a Phillips screwdriver.
2. Turn the tension knob to the highest resistance level. Remove the
tension knob from the tension cable by pulling up on the tension knob.
3. Remove the 13mm nut and associated bolt that attach the lower
handlebar to the lower link arm.
4. Remove the 5mm bolt that attaches the left lower handlebar to the left
pedal arm.
5. Remove the crank arm cover from the left pedal arm with a Phillips
screwdriver.
6. With a 17mm wrench, remove the nut that attaches the left pedal arm
to the crank axle. Remove the pedal arm from the crank axle.
7. Remove the black cap from the center of the crank disk.
8. Remove the crank arm nut with a 14mm socket.
9. Using a crank puller, thread the puller onto the crank arm. Extract the
crank arm from the axle and remove.
10. Lift console mast boot
11. Remove the accent piece by gently lifting up at the bottom of the
accent piece and lifting towards the front of the machine.
12. Remove the screws that attach the left side cover in place.
13. Locate the position where the tension cable attaches to the
flywheel/brake assembly. Disconnect the tension cable from the
flywheel/brake assembly by removing the clip that connects the cable
to the assembly. Once the clip is removed, pull up on the cable to
remove it from the bracket.
14. Using a 10mm wrench, disconnect the nut that attaches the tension
cable to the main frame.
15. Fish the current tension knob through the console mast, and replace
with new cable.
16. Adjust the tension knob to the highest resistance level. Attach the
tension knob to the tension cable and secure to the console mast with
screw.
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