Noises - Rubbing / Belt - Bowflex Max Total 16/40 Service Manual

Noise Issues - Rubbing / Belt
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Go to Troubleshoot-
ing: Upper (Drive)
YES
Pulley
The belt needs to be
replaced.
Loosen the belt
tensioner and replace
the belt.
Replace the belt
tensioner.
Remove the left pedal arm and
left side crank cover. This will
expose the left crank and upper
belt pulley.
Is the upper belt
traveling off the pulley?
YES
Is the upper
pulley loose, wobbly, or
crooked? Are the 4 bolts
loose? Are any of the 4 bolts
missing? Is the noise coming
from the upper pulley?
NO
Is the belt damaged?
YES
NO
Is any
part of the belt
YES
tensioner bent or
damaged?
Which side is the noise
coming from, the left or
right side?
RIGHT
LEFT
Remove the right lower round
cover (4 screws). Then remove
the metal brake disc (3 screws).
Go to
Troubleshooting:
NO
Slips During Use
The belt needs to be
Loosen the belt
tensioner and replace
Loosen the belt
tensioner and reset
NO
the belt.
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If unsure, remove the tall plastic rear
cover. Use the machine while
listening carefully.
If the machine is not making any
noise, check both belts starting with
the user left side.
Is the lower belt
NO traveling off the pulley?
YES
Is the belt
damaged?
YES NO
Loosen the belt
tensioner and reset
replaced.
the belt.
the belt.