Schwinn 490 Quick Start Manual

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Schwinn 490 Elliptical: Clicking or ticking noise during use
Common issue descriptions:
Clicking or ticking noises
Noise from the crank, once per full revolution
Noise from the pedals or roller arms
Tools used in this guide:
crank arms)
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.
Assembly hardware
2.
Crank assembly
Crank arms
Crank pulley
3.
Handlebar and pedal assemblies
Lower handlebar
Roller arm
Pedal arm
Check the assembly hardware
Tools Required:
Phillips head screwdriver
6mm hex key/Allen wrench
Check hardware installed during assembly and leveler feet
This noise is most commonly caused by the leveler feet and hardware installed during assembly becoming loose
over several workouts. We can tighten the hardware according to the recommended maintenance schedule in the
Service Manual - this will help to protect your machine and reduce noise that interrupts your workout.
1.
Complete the steps in this linked guide -
hardware
2.
Return to this guide if the issue persists.
3.
If the noise continues after checking assembly hardware, we will check for less common causes of the
noise in the next section - we'll start with the crank assembly first, then check out the pedal/leg components.
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Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Clicking or ticking noise during use
6mm hex key/Allen wrench, Phillips head screwdriver, Crank Puller (if removing
Approximately 30 to 40 minutes
Estimated Time to Complete:
Less than 5 minutes
Schwinn 490 Elliptical: Machine rocks, is not level, or has loose
Service Manual Procedure:
Maintenance
ID: 15355.2
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