Schwinn 270 Service Manual page 56

3. Using needlenose pliers, carefully release the spring (E1) on
the Belt Tensioner (E).
4. To remove the hardware from the Flywheel (C), use the 15 mm
open end wrench to hold the nut (F) on one side steady and remove
the nut on the opposite side with the 15 mm socket and wrench. Set
the hardware safely aside.
5. Remove the Flywheel (C) from the Main Frame brackets (G)
and the Drive Belt (B).
Note: The Flywheel is heavy.
6. Remove the old Drive Belt (B) and discard it.
7. Hold the Flywheel (C) near the Main Frame brackets (G) and
put the new Drive Belt (B) in position on the Flywheel pulley (C1).
Put the Drive Belt in position around the Belt Tensioner (E). Be sure
that the upper portion of the Drive Belt is under the bearings on the
Belt Tensioner.
NOTICE: This step may require two people.
8. Align the Flywheel axle in the Main Frame brackets (G). Hand
tighten the hardware from step 4 on each end of the Flywheel axle.
9. Put the Drive Belt (B) onto the Drive Pulley (A). Make sure the
Drive Belt is aligned on the Flywheel pulley (C1), Belt Tensioner (E)
and Drive Pulley.
10. Before you fully tighten the Flywheel hardware, reattach the
Belt Tensioner spring (E1) with the pliers. Make sure that the belt
tension is correct. Refer to the "Belt Tension Adjustment" section
in this manual.
Note: This step may require two people.
11. To tighten the Flywheel hardware, use the 15 mm open end
wrench to hold the nut (F) on one side steady and tighten the nut on
the opposite side with the 15 mm socket and wrench.
Note: Before fully attaching the Shrouds, power up the
machine to verify that the Magnet Arm (D) can move
freely, and that the Brake Magnet and Flywheel (C) do
not touch at the maximum resistance level.
12. Final Inspection
Inspect your machine to ensure that all hardware is tight and
components are properly assembled.
Do not use until the machine has been fully assembled
and inspected for correct performance in accordance
with the Owner's Manual.
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