Schwinn 425 Elliptical Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 31

Check RPM Sensor

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Console shuts off (enters sleep mode) while in use Check data cable integrity Check data cable connections/orientation Reset machine Check magnet position (requires shroud removal) Check RPM Sensor (requires shroud removal) Fan (if equipped) will not turn on or will not turn off Check data cable integrity Check data cable connections/orientation Reset machine Unit rocks/does not sit level Check leveler adjustment Check surface under unit Resistance does not change Drive train click/tick noise once per full crank revolution Check that unit powers up Check crank/pulley assembly Check foot assemblies, leg assemblies, handlebar assemblies Squeaking noise that Bolt that connects the appears a few minutes into swing arms to the axle a workout and normally will running through the get progressively worse as console mast the workout continues 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. RPM sensor should be aligned with magnet and connected to data cable. Re-align sensor if necessary, replace if any damage to sensor or connecting wire. All wires in 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. Leveling feet may be turned in or out to level the machine. Adjustment may not be able to compensate for extremely uneven surfaces. Move the machine to level area. If machine powers up and otherwise functions normally, contact Customer Care for assistance. Disconnect left and right foot assemblies and rotate crank. If sound persists, replace crank/pulley assembly. If sound does not come from rotating crank, check foot assemblies and upper/lower handlebars. Manually move foot, leg, and handlebar assemblies to isolate sound. Replace part making sound. Loosen pivot rod bolt slightly until noise goes away. See video for demonstration. White lithium grease can also be applied for a temporary fix. Contact Customer Care for assistance. 31

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Console shuts off (enters
sleep mode) while in use
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 RPM Sensor
(requires shroud removal)
RPM sensor should be aligned with magnet and connected
to data cable.
Re-align sensor if necessary, replace if any
damage to sensor or connecting wire.
Fan (if equipped) will not
turn on or will not turn off
Check data cable integrity
All wires in 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.
Unit rocks/does not sit
level
Check leveler adjustment
Leveling feet may be turned in or out to level the machine.
Check surface under unit
Adjustment may not be able to compensate for extremely
uneven surfaces. Move the machine to level area.
Resistance does not
change
Check that unit powers up
If machine powers up and otherwise functions normally,
contact Customer Care for assistance.
Drive train click/tick noise
once per full crank revolu-
tion
Check crank/pulley
assembly
Disconnect left and right foot assemblies and rotate crank.
If sound persists, replace crank/pulley assembly.
If sound
does not come from rotating crank, check foot assemblies
and upper/lower handlebars.
Check foot assemblies,
leg assemblies, handlebar
assemblies
Manually move foot, leg, and handlebar assemblies to isolate
sound.
Replace part making sound.
Squeaking noise that
appears a few minutes into
a workout and normally will
get progressively worse as
the workout continues
Bolt that connects the
swing arms to the axle
running through the
console mast
Loosen pivot rod bolt slightly until noise goes away.
See
video for demonstration.
White lithium grease can also be
applied for a temporary fix. Contact Customer Care for as
-
sistance.