Belt Tension Adjustment - Schwinn Airdyne AD2 Service Manual

Belt Tension Adjustment

Disconnect the data cable from the console before you service this machine.
Note: Your machine may not match the image. For reference only.
Tools required: pedal wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, M8 socket
and wrench
1. Remove the Pedals. Refer to the "Replacing the Pedals"
procedure in this manual.
2. Carefully remove the Shrouds, Console and Vent Cover.
Refer to the "Replacing the Shrouds and Vent Cover" procedure
in this manual. Set the hardware safely aside for reassembly.
3. Remove the Right Rear Fan Cover. Refer to the "Replacing
the Fan Covers" procedure in this manual. Set the hardware
safely aside for reassembly.
Note: It may also be necessary to remove the Front, Left
Rear and Bottom Fan Covers.
4. To test the Drive Belt tension, pull the Drive Belt upward at
the midpoint (M) between the pulleys and measure the distance.
The Drive Belt should have only 0.25" (0.64 cm) of give. See
Figure 1.
If the tension is too loose or too tight, adjust the Belt Tensioner
(A):
To adjust the tension, turn the Upper Nut (B) and Lower Nut
5.
(C) on the Belt Tensioner (A). See Figure 2. The maximum belt
tension is 450 N·m (331.9 lbf/ft).
Note: It may be necessary to remove the Front Fan Cover
and Bottom Fan Cover.
6. Before you reinstall the Fan Covers, make sure that the belt
tension is correct.
7. 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.
Figure 1
M
Figure 2
(Connector Arm not shown for clarity)
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M
A
B
C