Drive Pulley (Crank Assembly) - Schwinn 270 Service Manual

NOTICE: It is necessary to remove the Shrouds for this procedure. Refer to the "Replace the Shrouds" procedure.
It is necessary to adjust the Drive Belt tension at the end of this procedure. Refer to the "Belt Tension Adjustment" procedure
To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and wait 5
minutes before cleaning, maintaining or repairing this machine. Place the power cord in a secure location.
Note: Your machine may not match the image. For reference only.
1. Carefully remove the Shrouds. Refer to the "Replace the Shrouds"
procedure in this manual.
2. Slowly turn the Drive Pulley (A) backward and carefully ease the
Drive Belt (B) off the Drive Pulley to the outside.
Drive Pulley.
3. Using eye protection and snap ring removal tool, remove the Snap
Ring (Item C) from the Pulley Shaft Assembly (Item D).
4. Using eye protection and a dead blow hammer (and punch, if
needed), gently strike the Pulley Shaft (D) until it works out of the Frame
(E) and releases the Drive Pulley (A) .
Note: The Crank Bearings will be left in the Frame after the axle is
removed.
5. Installation is the reverse procedure. Align the axle of the new Pulley
Shaft Assembly (D) with the mount hole on the Right side of the Frame
(E). Using eye protection and a dead blow hammer, gently tap the end of
the Pulley Shaft to push it into position.
NOTICE: Make sure the Snap Ring (C) is correctly seated on the
Pulley Shaft Assembly.
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