Life Fitness 90R, Service Manual

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Lifecycle Recumbent Bikes LC95R, LC91R, LC85R, R9, R7, 95Ri, 93Ri, 90R, and 95Re
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Malfunctioning Alternator Test Alternator output or, test with
substitute Alternator. Replace
malfunctioning Alternator. Refer to
Alternator Voltage Test.
Alternator Belt excessively
loose Inspect belt deflection. Adjust as
necessary. Alternator Belt Deflection:
1/4 inch (6mm)
During exercise program, pedaling is
insufficiently easy, not providing
adequate resistance.
Drive Belt excessively loose Inspect Belt. Replace Belt.
Battery Wires incorrectly
connected Inspect connections: red wire to
positive (+) lead; black wire to
negative (-) lead.
Worn Battery Wires Inspect Wires. Replace Wires or
harness.
Battery leads grounding upon
frame Inspect leads. Replace battery.
Battery over-heating during exercise
program.
Malfunctioning Display
Console Test with substitute Display Console.
Replace malfunctioning Display
Console.
Stabilizer Foot Pads not
adjusted correctly Adjust Foot Pads.
Floor surface not level Position Exercise Bike upon level
surface.
Wheel(s) damaged Replace damaged wheel(s).
Exercise Bike not stable upon floor.
Frame damaged Contact Customer Support Services.
Non-carpeted, hard surface
floor Place Exercise Bike upon softer
surfaced floor.
Improper riding style Change style. Do not lean excessively
to either side.
Crank Bearings worn Inspect Bearings. Replace as
necessary.
Alternator Belt excessively
loose Inspect belt deflection. Adjust as
necessary. Alternator Belt Deflection:
1/4 inch (6mm)
Alternator Belt worn Replace Belt.
Malfunctioning Alternator Operate Exercise Bike as in normal
use with light and heavy load levels.
Listen for excessive noise. Replace
Alternator as necessary.
Drive Belt excessively loose Inspect Belt. Replace Belt.
During exercise program, loud noise
issuing from Exercise Bike.
Free-wheel Pulley Assembly Inspect clutch for free rotation.
Replace defective Freewheel Pulley.