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CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING
4.6 Troubleshooting – Pedals Slipping
PEDALS SLIPPING
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
1) The belt tension is not high 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 and the pedals are still slipping, the one way bearing is damaged, replace the drive assembly.
4.7 Troubleshooting – Knocking or Creaking Noise
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 high enough, or the belts are too dirty.
SOLUTION:
1) Tighten the pedal on the crank.
2) Tighten the crank on the drive axle. 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 5.17).
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.
