StarTrac Elliptical Edge, Service Manual

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Tools Required:
Crank Bearings Replacement
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NOTE: Remove
ONL Y ONE skate rail
at
a
time.
5.27
Phillips head screwdriver
9/16-in. socket wrench
9/16-in. open-end wrench
7/64-in. Allen wrench
5/64-in. Allen wrench
3/16-in. Allen wrench
Rubber mallet
External Retainer Ring Pliers (13/32-1-in. with O.51-in. tip diameter)
Remove the front shroud:
1. Using Phillips head screwdriver, remove the eight Phillips head screws from the rear
shroud.
2. Lift the rear shroud off the unit.
Remove the skate rails from the crank arms:
1. Using 5/32-in. Allen wrench, remove the two Allen screws from the crank arm.
2. CAREFULLY slide the crank arm shaft and two nylon washers out of the skate rail. BE
CAREFUL not to lose the two nylon washers.
Remove the crank assembly:
1. Using 9/16-in. open-end wrench, loosen the transmission idler tension nut and bolt so the
crank belt is completely loose.
2. Using 3/16-in. Allen wrench, loosen the two crank arm Allen screws. GENTLY slide the
two crank arms and keys off of the crank shaft. BE CAREFUL not to lose the crank arm
keys. See Diagram A1.
Elliptical.Edge Service Manual