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PEDALS SLIPPING
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
1) The belt tension is not enough.
2) The one way bearing is damaged.
SOLUTION:
1) Remove the covers and check the belt tension.
a. Tighten the drive belt tension if needed by moving the spring tension clip to another hole.
b. The generator belt should be tightened to 85 ft / lbs.
2) If the belts are tensioned correctly, the one way bearing is damaged, replace the drive assembly.
KNOCKING OR CREAKING NOISE
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
1) The pedal is on the crank too loosely.
2) The crank or axle is worn out.
3) The belt tension is not enough, or the belts are too dirty.
SOLUTION:
1) Retighten the pedal on the crank.
2) Replace the crank or axle as needed.
3) Remove the covers and check the belt tension.
a. Tighten the drive belt tension if needed by moving the spring tension clip to another hole (see Section 8.13).
b. The generator belt should be tightened to 85 ft / lbs.
4) Clean the belts. If they are worn or will not clean, replace the belts.
8.8 TROUBLESHOOTING - PEDALS SLIPPING
8.9 TROUBLESHOOTING - NOISE ISSUES
CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
