Bowflex Max Trainer M3 Service Manual page 30

Note: The Bowflex Max Trainer
adjustment procedure is the same for the M5 model.
1. With power supplied to the machine, adjust the resistance to the maxi-
mum setting.
2. Unplug the AC Adapter from the machine and wait 5 minutes.
3. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the indicated (by ovals) screws
and only loosen the lowest indicated screw (arrow) from the Right Fan
Cover.
Note: Loosen the lowest screw by at least 3 full rotations.
4. The Right Fan Cover has a tab that needs to be pushed upward to clear
the loosened screw. While pushing up on the tab, remove the Right Fan
Cover from the assembly.
Note: the AC Power Cable is attached to the inside
of the Right Fan Cover. Be sure not to crimp the cable
by placing the Right Fan Cover close to the front of the
machine.
5. Place a piece of tape on the Brake Cable immediately above the Brake
Arm. During re-assembly, the tape will be a guide for the placement of the
new Brake Arm on the Brake Cable.
6. While applying upward pressure to the Brake Arm, remove the hard-
ware that secures the Brake Cable to the Brake Arm with a 1.5mm hex
wrench. Once loose, gradually lower the Brake Arm.
Note: Be aware that the Spring will pull the Brake Arm once released. An
object can be placed under the Brake Arm to supply resistance during the
release of the Brake Cable Hardware.
7. Remove the Brake Spring from the Brake Arm.
M3 is used in the following images. The
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Brake Arm
Brake Spring
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Tab
Brake Cable
Brake Cable
Hardware