Schwinn 170 Service Manual page 53

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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