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Schwinn 490 Quick Start Manual
Schwinn 490 Quick Start Manual

Schwinn 490 Quick Start Manual

Speed or rpm reading issues

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4/23/24, 7:06 AM
Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Speed or RPM Reading issues
Common issue descriptions:  
Speed is not displayed on console
Inaccurate or inconsistent speed readings
No speed reading shown
Speed metrics aren't working
 
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.
Cable connections
Connection behind the console
Connection at the bottom of the console mast
2.
Speed sensor assembly
 
Inspect the cable connection behind the console
Tools Required:
Phillips head screwdriver
Access the connection
Important:  Unplug the power cord from both the front of your machine and the electrical
outlet before continuing
1.
Lift to remove the console rear cover off of the console mast.
2.
Using a Phillips head screwdriver, carefully remove the four screws that attach the
console to the mast and set them to the side.
3.
Carefully lift the console from the mast to expose the cable connection.
Check the cables
1.
There is one cable connection between the console and console
not allow the cable to fall into the frame while troubleshooting.
2.
Unplug the cables and check the following items before reconnecting:
Damage - Check for cut, crimped, or frayed wires, loose connectors, and
missing/bent pins within the connectors. If a cable or connector is
damaged, the replacement item depends on which cable is affected:
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Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Speed or RPM Reading issues
Phillips head screwdriver, 6mm hex key/Allen wrench
Approximately 30 minutes - two people may be required when checking cables.
Estimated Time to Complete:
10 minutes
Service Manual Procedure:
Replace the Console
mast. Be careful to
ID: 15322.2
Step 1
Step 2 & 3
Steps 1 & 2
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  • Page 1 4/23/24, 7:06 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Speed or RPM Reading issues Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Speed or RPM Reading issues ID: 15322.2 Common issue descriptions:   Speed is not displayed on console Inaccurate or inconsistent speed readings No speed reading shown Speed metrics aren't working  ...
  • Page 2 4/23/24, 7:06 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Speed or RPM Reading issues Console cable:  order a Console [15322.A1]. Console Mast cable:  order a Mast Cable [15322.A2]. Connector Orientation - the color of the wires should match on both sides of the connection (e.g., red wire matches red wire).
  • Page 3 4/23/24, 7:06 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Speed or RPM Reading 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 Important: ...
  • Page 4 4/23/24, 7:06 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Speed or RPM Reading issues Check the cables Steps 1 & 2 There is one cable connection from the Base Hub to the console mast. Be careful to not allow the cable to fall into the frame while troubleshooting.
  • Page 5 4/23/24, 7:06 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Speed or RPM Reading issues Inspect the speed sensor assembly Tools Required: Estimated Time to Complete: Service Manual Procedure: Phillips head screwdriver 10 - 15 minutes Replace the Speed Sensor Open the front access Steps 1 &...
  • Page 6 4/23/24, 7:06 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Speed or RPM Reading issues Check the speed sensor Check the speed sensor's positioning: Step 1 The speed sensor bracket should be stable with the hardware fully tightened. The tip of the sensor should be pointed toward the magnet on the flywheel...
  • Page 7 4/23/24, 7:06 AM Schwinn 490 Elliptical:  Speed or RPM Reading issues Check the speed sensor cable Steps 1 & 2 Starting at the sensor, inspect the cable while following it to the connector. Check for cut, crimped, or frayed wires, loose connectors, and missing/bent pins within the connectors.

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