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Bowflex Max Trainer M7 Troubleshooting Manual
Bowflex Max Trainer M7 Troubleshooting Manual

Bowflex Max Trainer M7 Troubleshooting Manual

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3/11/24, 8:44 AM
Max Trainer M7:  Why is my resistance not changing?
Follow this troubleshooting guide to help resolve issues adjusting the resistance on the Max Trainer M7.
Some common complaints may include:
No resistance or the resistance does not change when adjusted
Motor does not move when adjusting the resistance
  
Follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue
Tools you may need:
Phillips head screwdriver
1.
Power cycle the machine by unplugging it and plugging it back in. If the console does not turn on after power cycling
please
visit Max Trainer M7:  Why is there no power to my machine or
2.
If the issue persists, disconnect your machine from power again and plug it back in. Listen for a clicking noise inside
the machine as soon as it is plugged back in. If a clicking noise is heard,
3.
If the issue persists,
visit Max Trainer M7:  My machine is seized, why won't it move?
4.
If the issue persists, remove the round plastic cover located on the lower right side of your machine. Watch the video
below or follow the instructions starting in the next step.
5.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to carefully loosen the bottom screw by at least 3 turns and remove the 3 upper screw
attaching the cover. The power plug wire inlet is attached to the inside and needs to be gently unplugged before
completely removing the cover (reference 1.1). It may help if you tilt the machine gently to the side to loosen the
bottom screw.
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heck that the fan can turn freely. If it does not, this indicates the machine is seized. Please
Bow ex® Max Trainer | Removing Lower Right Fan Shroud
Bow ex® Max Trainer | Removing Lower Right Fan Shroud
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order a Servo Motor
for troubleshooting a seized machine.
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ID: 11036.2
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  • Page 1 Max Trainer M7:  Why is my resistance not changing? ID: 11036.2 Follow this troubleshooting guide to help resolve issues adjusting the resistance on the Max Trainer M7. Some common complaints may include: No resistance or the resistance does not change when adjusted Motor does not move when adjusting the resistance   ...
  • Page 2 3/11/24, 8:44 AM Max Trainer M7:  Why is my resistance not changing? (Reference 1.1) The white circles indicate the location of the 3 upper screws to remove. The white arrow indicates the location of the power plug inlet wire and bottom screw. Loosen the bottom screw by at least 3 turns, unplug the power inlet wire, then remove the cover.
  • Page 3 A Customer Care Agent will be able to assess your current warranty eligibility and provide you with your options. Please note that if you did not purchase your machine directly from BowFlex, Schwinn, or Nautilus, we will need a copy of your purchase receipt in order to register your machine for warranty.
  • Page 4 3/11/24, 8:44 AM Max Trainer M7:  Why is my resistance not changing? Motor Tension Cable 8012019 Servo Motor 8004601 3 Contact Tech Team / Advanced Troubleshooting If the issue was not resolved in the steps listed, contact the Tech Team or send an Advanced Troubleshooting case.

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