Schwinn IC4 Indoor Cycling Bike Assembly and Owners Manual - Page 21

Using the Shoe Clips Cleats, Handlebar Adjustment, Locking the Flywheel for Storage

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Using the Shoe Clips (Cleats) Foot pedals that are equipped for cycling shoes with cleats provide secure footing on the exercise bike. Be sure to turn the Pedals so that the Foot Restraint is under the Pedal. Prior to use, make sure you understand the operation of the engagement / release mechanism for the pedals and cleats (shoes). 1. Be sure that the arrow on top of the Pedal points forward. 2. Push the cleat down and forward to engage the Pedal. 3. Repeat for the other foot. 4. Practice engaging and disengaging from the Pedals before starting your workout. To disengage (release) the cleats from the pedals, push the heels outward and lift. Engage Disengage (release) If the body weight of a user is very low, the user may have difficulty with operation of the engagement/release mechanism in the Pedals. It may be necessary to decrease the retention force of the mechanism. To adjust the retention: 1. Locate the opening in the rear of the Pedal for access to the adjustment bolt. It is between the 2 screws that attach the Foot Restraint to the Pedal. 2. Use a 3mm hex wrench to turn the adjustment bolt. To decrease the retention, turn it left (counterclockwise). To increase the retention, turn it right (clockwise). - + Handlebar Adjustment To adjust the handlebar position: 1. Loosen the Handlebar Post Adjustment Knob on the Handlebar Post. Adjust the Handlebar to the desired height. Do not lift the Handlebar Post above the "STOP" mark on the Handlebar Post. 2. Tighten the Handlebar Post Adjustment Knob to engage the locking pin. Be sure that the pin is fully engaged and fully tighten the adjustment knob. NOTICE: Do not crimp the cables. 3. To move the Handlebar closer to, or away from the console, loosen the Handlebar Adjustment Knob. Slide the Handlebar to the desired position and fully tighten the knob. Note: If the handle cannot turn due to collision with another part, pull the handle, turn and push it back in to reposition it. Continue turning as needed. Locking the Flywheel for Storage When the machine is not in use, be sure to lock the Flywheel with the Emergency Brake/ Resistance Adjustment Knob. To lock the Flywheel, turn the Emergency Brake/Resistance Adjustment Knob clockwise until it encounters an increase in resistance. Then rotate the Emergency Brake/Resistance Adjustment Knob another 1/2 turn clockwise. The Flywheel is now locked. The flywheel should be locked for storage of the machine. 21

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Using the Shoe Clips (Cleats)
Foot pedals that are equipped for cycling shoes with cleats provide secure footing on the
exercise bike. Be sure to turn the Pedals so that the Foot Restraint is under the Pedal.
Prior to use, make sure you understand the operation of the engagement /
release mechanism for the pedals and cleats (shoes).
1.
Be sure that the arrow on top of the Pedal points forward.
2.
Push the cleat down and forward to engage the Pedal.
3.
Repeat for the other foot.
4.
Practice engaging and disengaging from the Pedals before starting your workout.
To disengage (release) the cleats from the pedals, push the heels outward and lift.
If the body weight of a user is very low, the user may have difficulty with operation of the
engagement/release mechanism in the Pedals. It may be necessary to decrease the
retention force of the mechanism. To adjust the retention:
1.
Locate the opening in the rear of the Pedal for access to the adjustment bolt. It is
between the 2 screws that attach the Foot Restraint to the Pedal.
2.
Use a 3mm hex wrench to turn the adjustment bolt. To decrease the retention, turn it
left (counterclockwise). To increase the retention, turn it right (clockwise).
Handlebar Adjustment
To adjust the handlebar position:
1.
Loosen the Handlebar Post Adjustment Knob on the Handlebar Post. Adjust the
Handlebar to the desired height.
Do not lift the Handlebar Post above the “STOP” mark on the Handlebar Post.
2.
Tighten the Handlebar Post Adjustment Knob to engage the locking pin. Be sure that
the pin is fully engaged and fully tighten the adjustment knob.
NOTICE:
Do not crimp the cables.
3.
To move the Handlebar closer to, or away from the console, loosen the Handlebar
Adjustment Knob. Slide the Handlebar to the desired position and fully tighten the
knob.
Note:
If the handle cannot turn due to collision with another part, pull the handle, turn and
push it back in to reposition it. Continue turning as needed.
Locking the Flywheel for Storage
When the machine is not in use, be sure to lock the Flywheel with the Emergency Brake/
Resistance Adjustment Knob. To lock the Flywheel, turn the Emergency Brake/Resistance
Adjustment Knob clockwise until it encounters an increase in resistance. Then rotate the
Emergency Brake/Resistance Adjustment Knob another 1/2 turn clockwise. The Flywheel
is now locked. The flywheel should be locked for storage of the machine.
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Engage
Disengage (release)