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bI-wEEkLy mAINTENANCE
(picture right) the Indoor Cycle should not be used if the Emergency Brake System is not working
properly. While sitting on the saddle and pedaling, test the brake by pushing down the brake knob.
the flywheel should come to a quick and complete stop.
belt driven bike
Important: A loose belt as well as an over-tightened belt will cause damage to the belt and drive system.
Checking belt Tension
:
to check for a loose belt, sit on the saddle, place your feet on the pedals, move the pedals until the
crank arms are horizontal. Next, push down the emergency brake handle and hold it. then, stand on
the pedals and rock forward and backward. there should be no more than 1/8th inch (2–3 mm) of
play in the belt. If there is too much play in the belt, this indicates that the belt is too loose.
Correcting belt Tension
:
to correct a loose belt: to adjust the belt, pull off the right and the left maintenance covers
(A)
.
Loosen the axle nut
(b)
on both ends of the flywheel axle two full turns.
Loosen the Outer Adjustment Nut
(C)
facing the head of the Allen bolt on each side of the flywheel.
then, turn both (right and left sides) of the Inner Adjustment Nuts
(D)
on the inside of the flywheel
bracket 1/4 of a turn at a time (upward on the R side and downward on L side) until the belt is
properly adjusted. Make sure to turn both adjustment nuts exactly the same amount to avoid
misalignment of the flywheel. Re-check the amount of play in the belt as described at the beginning of
this step. If necessary, readjust the belt.
Finally, retighten the two Outer Adjustment Nuts
(C)
and the two axle nuts
(b)
, and reattach the
maintenance covers.
to avoid damage to the flywheel bearings, do not over tighten the axle nuts
(b)
. Unusual noises
or vibrations are indications that the belt has been over tightened or that the flywheel is at
a wrong angle.