Octane Fitness Q45 Service Manual page 37

Issue
Motor sounds like it is laboring,
running very hard or very slow.
Possible Cause
Inadequate or faulty power
supply.
Tension or stress on the
actuator shaft or actuator
nut.
Actuator shaft threads are
not properly lubricated.
Broken actuator shaft
retaining bracket.
Faulty stride motor.
What to Do

Replace power supply with a new 6.25 amp
power supply and test.

The white plastic actuator nut is held in place
at the pedal arm by the clevis bushing (Figures
2.38 and 2.39).

Unplug the unit and remove the nylock nut
securing the clevis bushing.

Use while lithium grease to lubricate the
actuator nut posts where the clevis bushing
slides..

Move the clevis bushing to ensure that it slides
freely.

Replace and tighten the nylock nut.

Apply white lithium grease to the threaded
actuator shaft (Figure 2.39), including the top,
middle, and just below the retaining bracket.

Inspect the black retaining bracket to see if it is
cracked or broken (Figure 2.40). If it is, replace
it according to the directions in Section III.

If a motor is unresponsive or continues to
labor, you will need to replace the adjustable
link assembly according to the directions in
Section III.
Q45 2.4