Bowflex IC Bike SE Quick Start Manual

3/11/24, 4:54 PM
BowFlex IC Bike SE: Pedals are loose, difficult to operate, or slip/skip
during use
Common issue descriptions:
Pedals feel loose or won't fully tighten
Pedals fall off during use
Machine is/Pedals are difficult to operate
Pedals slip or skip with a sudden increase in RPM
Tools used in this guide:
Estimated time to complete:
Let's get started!
We will check each of the components below (in order) to determine which is causing the issue.
1.
Pedal to crank connection
2.
Crank arm to axle connection
3.
Drive belt tension
Check the pedal to crank connection
Tools Required:
15mm open-ended wrench
1.
The pedals are installed onto the crank arms of your IC Bike SE during the assembly
process.
The Right Pedal is threaded normally; we
rotating the pedal clockwise.
The Left Pedal is reverse-threaded; we'll rotate the pedal counterclockwise to
tighten.
2.
Let's check the pedals before we continue to make sure they are not cross-threaded:
The pedals should be installed straight onto the crank arm.
The pedals should not appear crooked.
During installation, the pedals should turn smoothly into the crank arm with minimal
resistance
3.
If the pedals are cross-threaded, remove the pedals and inspect for damage to the threads
on the crank arm or pedals:
If a crank arm is damaged,
If a pedal is damaged,
4.
If the pedals are not damaged or cross-threaded, use a 15mm open-ended wrench to
tighten both pedals.
5.
Once tightened, pedal your bike to test if the noise persists [15725.C].
Check the crank arm to axle connection
Tools Required:
Flathead screwdriver
15mm open-ended wrench
16mm socket and wrench
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BowFlex IC Bike SE:  Pedals are loose, difficult to operate, or slip/skip during use
Flathead screwdriver, 13mm and 15mm open-ended wrenches, 16mm socket and wrench
Approximately 20 minutes
Estimated Time to Complete:
5 minutes
order a Crank Arm
order a Pedal for the affected side [15725.B].
Estimated Time to Complete:
5 minutes
Service Manual Procedure:
Maintenance
'll
rotate the pedal clockwise to tighten by
for the affected side [15725.A].
Service Manual Procedure:
Replace the Crank Arms
Maintenance
ID: 15725.1
Steps 1 - 3
Steps 2 - 3
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