StarTrac Elliptical Edge, Service Manual

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Shuttle ..Alignment
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Misaligned shuttles can cause rough operation, excessive noise during use, and uneven or early wear of the skate
rails and shuttle rollers.
The center rollers on each shuttle are equipped with eccentric cams which allow the shuttles to be adjusted to re-
move side play.
Tools Required:
Flat head screwdriver
Check the shuttle alignment:
1. Grasp the shuttle with one hand, and rock the shuttle from side to side on the skate rail.
2. There should be little or no evidence of movement (sideplay). The shuttle rollers should fit snugly inside the
skate rails.
3. If excessive side play is noted, realignment of the shuttle(s) is necessary.
Realign the shuttle(s):
1. Grasp the shuttle with one hand, and rock the shuttle from side to side on the skate rail. Determine whether one
or both sides of the shuttle show signs of excessive sideplay.
2. Using flat head screwdriver, rotate the shuttle center roller screw a quarter turn clockwise. Recheck the shuttle
for sideplay.
3. If sideplay has increased, adjust the roller screw counterclockwise. If side play has decreased, continue to adjust
the roller screw, a quarter turn at a time, until sideplay has been removed.
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