Battery Over-Heating; Bike Not Stable; Loud Noise - Life Fitness Lifecycle LC9500 Service Manual

Lifecycle Upright Bikes LC95, LC91, LC85, C9, C7, 95Ce, 95Ci, 93Ci, and 90C
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
During exercise program, pedaling is
insufficiently easy, not providing
adequate resistance.
Battery over-heating during exercise
program.
Exercise Bike not stable upon floor.
During exercise program, loud noise
issuing from Exercise Bike.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Malfunctioning Alternator
Alternator Belt excessively
loose
Drive Belt excessively loose
Battery Wires incorrectly
connected
Worn Battery Wires
Battery leads grounding upon
frame
Malfunctioning Display
Console
Stabilizer Foot Pads not
adjusted correctly
Floor surface not level
Wheel(s) damaged
Frame damaged
Non-carpeted, hard surface
floor
Improper riding style
Crank Bearings worn
Alternator Belt excessively
loose
Alternator Belt worn
Malfunctioning Alternator
Drive Belt excessively loose
Free-wheel Pulley Assembly
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
Test Alternator output or, test with
substitute Alternator. Replace
malfunctioning Alternator. Refer to
Alternator Voltage Test.
Inspect belt deflection. Adjust as
necessary. Alternator Belt Deflection:
1/4 inch (6mm)
Inspect Belt. Replace Belt.
Inspect connections: red wire to
positive (+) lead; black wire to
negative (-) lead.
Inspect Wires. Replace Wires or
harness.
Inspect leads. Replace battery.
Test with substitute Display Console.
Replace malfunctioning Console.
Adjust Foot Pads.
Position Exercise Bike upon level
surface.
Replace damaged wheel(s).
Contact Customer Support Services.
Place Exercise Bike upon softer
surfaced floor.
Change style. Do not lean excessively
to either side.
Inspect Bearings. Replace as
necessary.
Inspect belt deflection. Adjust as
necessary.
Alternator Belt Deflection: 1/4 inch
(6mm)
Replace Belt.
Operate Exercise Bike as in normal
use with light and heavy load levels.
Listen for excessive noise. Replace
Alternator as necessary.
Inspect Belt. Replace Belt.
Inspect clutch for free rotation.
Replace defective Freewheel Pulley.