Precor C842 Service Manual page 21

7. Replace the left side cover per procedure 7.1.
8. Remove both side covers and the top cover. Place the belt tension gauge, as shown in
Diagram 5.4, on the secondary belt.
Diagram 5.4 - Secondary Belt Tensioning (C842, C842i, C846i and C846 version 2)
Belt
Gauge
9. The belt gauge should read 90 pounds plus or minus 5 pounds.
10. The secondary belt tension is set by adjusting the position of the generator. Loosen but do
not remove the four generator mounting bolts. Loose the jam nut on the belt tension
adjustment bolt mounted on the generator (see Diagram x.x). Adjust the belt tension bolt
until the belt gauge reads 90 pounds.
11. Tighten the belt adjustment bolt's jam nut. Torque the four generator mounting bolts to 150
inch pounds.
C842, C842i, C846, C846i Upright and Recumbent Cycle
Generator
Secondary
Belt
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