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Bowflex Max Trainer M5 Troubleshooting Manual

Bowflex Max Trainer M5 Troubleshooting Manual

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3/11/24, 8:39 AM
Max Trainer M5:  Why is my resistance not changing?
Follow this troubleshooting guide to help resolve issues adjusting the resistance on the Max Trainer M5.
Some common complaints may include:
No resistance or resistance does not change when adjusted
Motor does not move when adjusting the resistance
  
No resistance or resistance does not change when adjusted
Tools you may need:
Phillips head screwdriver
1.
Power cycle the machine by unplugging it and plugging it back
power cycling, please
further.
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.
Check that the fan can turn freely. If it does not, this indicates the machine is seized. Please
machine is seized, why won't it
4.
If the issue persists, remove the lower right fan shroud. Watch the video below or follow the instructions starting in th
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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Max Trainer M5:  Why is my resistance not changing?
visit Max Trainer M5:  Why is there no power to my machine or
move? for troubleshooting a seized machine.
Bow ex® Max Trainer | Removing Lower Right Fan Shroud
Bow ex® Max Trainer | Removing Lower Right Fan Shroud
(BowFlex® Max Trainer | Removing Lower Right Fan
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in 
. If the console does not turn on after
console? to troubleshoot
order a Servo Motor
Shroud)
ID: 11017.2
 [11017.J]
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  • Page 1 Max Trainer M5:  Why is my resistance not changing? ID: 11017.2 Follow this troubleshooting guide to help resolve issues adjusting the resistance on the Max Trainer M5. Some common complaints may include: No resistance or resistance does not change when adjusted Motor does not move when adjusting the resistance   ...
  • Page 2 3/11/24, 8:39 AM Max Trainer M5:  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, 8:39 AM Max Trainer M5:  Why is my resistance not changing? Pod Assembly 8004600 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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