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Schwinn 490 Quick Start Manual

Schwinn 490 Quick Start Manual

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4/23/24, 7:04 AM
Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Incline issues
Have you received an "Incline Cooling" error message?
This message appears when the incline motor gets hot; additional incline adjustments are disabled to
prevent the motor from overheating. Once the incline motor has cooled down, the workout can be
resumed.
No additional troubleshooting is required; it may take a few minutes for the motor to cool down.
 
Common issue descriptions:
Incline metrics are not shown or displayed on console
Inaccurate or inconsistent incline level
No incline movement
Incline is stuck or will not adjust using the console or handlebar buttons
 
Tools used in this guide:
Estimated time to complete:
cables.
Let's get started!
We will check the components below to determine which is causing the issue.
Depending on how the buttons respond in section 1, some components in this list may not need to be checked.
1.
Check the incline control buttons
2.
Cable connection at the left upper handlebar
3.
Input/Output cable connections
Connection behind the console
Connection at the bottom of the console mast
4.
Incline adjuster assembly
Check the incline controls on the console and handlebar
Tools Required:
None
1.
Let's start a workout to check your machine's incline controls.
2.
Press the INCLINE UP and DOWN arrows on your console, taking note if the
incline does not change when either button is pressed.
3.
Now, let's adjust the incline again using the left handlebar UP and DOWN buttons.
Same as before, note whether the incline changes when either button is pressed.
4.
We will do more troubleshooting specific to which buttons do not work:
If the console buttons adjust the incline, but the handlebar buttons do not:
1.
The issue is caused by the handlebar connection.
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Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Incline issues
Phillips head screwdriver, 6mm hex key/Allen wrench, 13mm open-ended wrench
Approximately 20 to 30 minutes - two people may be required when checking
Estimated Time to Complete:
5 minutes
ID: 15333.3
Step 2
 
Step 3
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  • Page 1 4/23/24, 7:04 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Incline issues Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Incline issues ID: 15333.3 Have you received an "Incline Cooling" error message? This message appears when the incline motor gets hot; additional incline adjustments are disabled to prevent the motor from overheating. Once the incline motor has cooled down, the workout can be resumed.
  • Page 2 4/23/24, 7:04 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Incline issues Skip to the Inspect the cable connection at the handlebar steps in the next section to continue troubleshooting. If both the console and handlebar buttons do not adjust incline: Let's start another workout, this time checking if the incline motor moves when Steps 3 - 4 using the Incline Quick Level buttons.
  • Page 3 4/23/24, 7:04 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Incline issues Inspect the cable connection at the left upper handlebar Tools Required: Estimated Time to Complete: Service Manual Procedure: Phillips head screwdriver 5 minutes Replace the Cables (Section 3) 6mm hex key/Allen wrench Access the connection Steps 1 &...
  • Page 4 4/23/24, 7:04 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Incline issues Inspect the console and console cable connection Tools Required: Estimated Time to Complete: Service Manual Procedure: Phillips head screwdriver 10 minutes Replace the Console Access the connection Step 1 Important: Unplug the power cord from both the front of your machine and the electrical outlet before continuing Lift to remove the console rear cover off of the console mast.
  • Page 5 4/23/24, 7:04 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Incline issues Inspect the cable connection at the bottom of the console mast Tools Required: Estimated Time to Complete: Service Manual Procedure: 6mm hex key/Allen wrench 10 minutes Replace the Console Mast Access the connection...
  • Page 6 4/23/24, 7:04 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Incline issues Inspect the incline adjuster assembly Tools Required: Estimated Time to Complete: Service Manual Procedure: Phillips head screwdriver 6mm hex key/Allen wrench 5 to 10 minutes Replace the Incline (Lift) Motor 13mm, 19mm open-ended wrench...
  • Page 7 4/23/24, 7:04 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Incline issues Once secured, we will need to calibrate the incline motor (Schwinn 490 Elliptical: Incline Calibration Procedure) and test if the issue persists [15333.H]. If the incline motor or incline adjuster assembly are damaged, or the issue...
  • Page 8 4/23/24, 7:04 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Incline issues   Need to order replacement parts? 1 Parts Reference Table   Part Description Part SKU Console 8027023 Incline Motor 8027294 Left Upper Handlebar 8025743 Mast Cable  8028068 Mast to Base Hub Cable...

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