Schwinn 245 Recumbent Bike Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 36

Condition/Problem, Things to Check, Solution

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Condition/Problem Console shuts off (enters sleep mode) while in use Unit rocks/does not sit level Pedals loose/unit difficult to pedal Clicking sound when pedaling Seat post movement Things to Check Check electrical (wall) outlet Check connection at rear of unit Check data cable integrity Check data cable connections/orientation Reset Machine Check magnet position (requires shroud removal) Check Speed Sensor Check leveler adjustment Solution Make sure unit is plugged into a functioning wall outlet. Connection should be secure and undamaged. Replace adapter or connection at unit if either are damaged. All wires in the cable should be intact. If any are cut or crimped, replace cable. Be sure cable is connected securely and oriented properly. Small latch on connector should line up and snap into place. Unplug unit from electrical outlet for 3 minutes. Reconnect to outlet. Magnet should be in place on pulley. Contact Customer Care for further assistance. Adjust levelers until bike is level. Check surface under unit Check pedal to crank arm connection Check crank arm to axle connection Check pedal to crank arm connection Check locking pin Check adjustment knob Adjustment may not be able to compensate for extremely uneven surfaces. Move bike to level area. Pedal should be tightened securely to crank. Ensure connection is not cross-threaded. Crank should be tightened securely to axle. Be sure cranks are connected at 180 degrees from each other. Remove pedals and reattach. Be sure adjustment pin is locked into one of the seat post adjustment holes. Be sure knob is securely tightened. 36

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Condition/Problem
Things to Check
Solution
Console shuts off (enters
sleep mode) while in use
Check electrical (wall)
outlet
Make sure unit is plugged into a functioning wall outlet.
Check connection at rear
of unit
Connection should be secure and undamaged. Replace adapter
or connection at unit if either are damaged.
Check data cable integrity
All wires in the cable should be intact. If any are cut or crimped,
replace cable.
Check data cable
connections/orientation
Be sure cable is connected securely and oriented properly. Small
latch on connector should line up and snap into place.
Reset Machine
Unplug unit from electrical outlet for 3 minutes. Reconnect to
outlet.
Check magnet position
(requires shroud removal)
Magnet should be in place on pulley.
Check Speed Sensor
Contact Customer Care for further
assistance.
Unit rocks/does not sit
level
Check leveler adjustment
Adjust levelers until bike is level.
Check surface under unit
Adjustment may not be able to compensate for extremely uneven
surfaces. Move bike to level area.
Pedals loose/unit difficult
to pedal
Check pedal to crank arm
connection
Pedal should be tightened securely to crank. Ensure connection
is not cross-threaded.
Check crank arm to axle
connection
Crank should be tightened securely to axle. Be sure cranks are
connected at
180 degrees from each other.
Clicking sound when
pedaling
Check pedal to crank arm
connection
Remove pedals and reattach.
Seat post movement
Check locking pin
Be sure adjustment pin is locked into one of the seat post adjust-
ment holes.
Check adjustment knob
Be sure knob is securely tightened.