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Clark B Fetzer
January 18, 2025
How to fix a squeaky pedal crank axle
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Erhat Harnstein
April 28, 2025
@Clark B Fetzer U most likely have a damaged ball bearing. Its easy to replace and worth it. but u need to take the Axle off which can be tough without proper tools.
Kind Regards Erhat
bombardino crocodilo
April 29, 2025
@Clark B Fetzer Thanks
lois
July 24, 2025
Where do you plug in charger on the sports art XT20 when it won't continue to cycle (turns off). I have a charger, don't know where to plug in
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Contents 1. Component Recognition 1-1-1. XT20 Picture 1-2-1. XT20 Display 1-3-1. XT20 Lower Body (Rear) 1-3-2. XT20 Lower Body (Front) Note: XT10 and XT20 are mechanically and 1-4-1. XT20 Display electronically identical. The only difference is in 1-5-1. XT20 Display Board (Front) their displays.
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Contents 6. Error Messages 6-1-1. Unit Does Not Start when Keys Are Pressed. (Continued on 6-1-2.) 6-2-1. Move the Pedals or Arms; The Display Does Not Light. (Continued on 6-2-2.) 6-3-1. Move the Pedals or Arms; The Display Leg or Arm RPM Window Shows 0. (Cont. 6-3-2.) 6-4-1.
XT20 Specification Table Function Specifics Model Telemetry heart rate Heart rate 65% HR target XT20 80% HR target Moving prompts or illustrations Main window XT20 Dot matrix 5*5*8 LED two-color dot matrix (red/green) Work Lever(LEG)/ Work Lever(ARM) Mode window XT20 CALORIES / CAL / HR / DISTANCEMETS / WATTS LEG RPM / TIME / ARM RPM MANUAL / RANDOM / CARDIO / WT LOSS /...
XT20 Display Window Functions Heart rate Shows 65% HR target Main window Shows actual heart rate Shows prompts and Shows 80% HR target illustrations Leg work level Arm work level Shows leg resistance Shows arm resistance level value level Calorie METS Shows calorie burn Shows METS and...
XT20 Display Key Functions <MANUAL> Keys directly determine settings <RANDOM> Automatic random resistance ARM WORK LEVEL<▲>/<▼> changes Set ARM resistance level <CARDIO/WT LOSS> Automatic control according to heart rate setting <CONDITIONING> Automatic physical conditioning program (1) <ADVANCED CONDITIONING> Automatic physical conditioning program (2) <START>...
1. Battery Start Up Function: 1. Use battery power to activate the unit. Operation: 1. Press <START>. The display shows “XT20” and starts operating as shown below. 3-1-1...
2. Alternator Start Up Function: 1. Use power from the alternator to activate the unit. Operation: 1. Move the pedals or handles. The display shows “XT20” and starts operating as shown below. Left Picture Right Picture 3-1-2...
3. Quick Start Mode Function: 1. Start exercising without inputting personal settings. Operation: 1. To start exercising, press <QUICK START> after the display shows “XT20”. The display will appear as shown below on the left. 2. Move the pedals or handles. Time accumulates from 0:00. 3.
4. Operating from Quick Start Mode Function: 1. Exercise from QUICK START in manual mode Operation: 1. The default settings in this exercise mode follow: age is 35; weight is 75Kg/165Lb; arm resistance is 3; leg resistance is 5. 2. The course is represented by an oval track. Green dots represent area yet to cover; orange represents current location;...
5. LEG/ARM Work Level Setting Function: 1. Set LEG/ARM resistance level. Operation: 1. Press the LEG/ARM Work Level ▼/▲ key on the display or press the ┼/— key on the handle to change LEG and ARM resistance settings. Left: display keys. Right: handle keys. 2.
6. Start Mode Function: 1. Exercise using user personal information for more accurate physical feedback readings. Operation: 1. Press <START> after the display shows “XT20” to input user information. The display appears as shown on the left. 2. To enter age and weight, press ▲\▼ keys or numbers on the bottom of the display. Press <ENTER>...
7. Operate Programs Function: 1. Operate automatic programs. Operation: 1. After entering age and weight information, all program LEDs light as shown on the left. 2. Press any key (MANUAL、RANDOM、CARDIO/WT LOSS、CONDITIONING、ADVANCED CONDITIONING) as shown on the right to activate the related program. 3.
8. Operating Programs (Cont.) Function: 1. Other program operation. Operation: 1. After entering a program (MANUAL、RANDOM、CARDIO/WT LOSS), press ▲\▼ keys on the display or handles to enter the time, then press <ENTER> to confirm your choice. 2. In CONDITIONING and ADVANCED CONDITIONING modes, press these keys again to toggle between four options, P1~P4.
9. Stopping Programs Function: 1. Program mode values and prompts. Operation: 1. In program modes, press <STOP> to halt the program. The display appears as shown on the left. 2. After stopping, the display shows total distance, calorie expenditure, and time. See right. 3.
10. Battery Shut Off Function: 1. Automatically turn off the unit after exercising. Operation: 1. Simultaneously press <ENTER>+LEG Work Level <▼> to turn off the display. The battery circuit is disengaged, and the display shuts off as shown on the right. Picture Left Picture Right 3-1-10...
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11. Power Save Mode Function: 1. Start the power saving mode. Operation: 1. When there is no movement signal detected for over 30 seconds, the display automatically shuts off and a “bouncing ball” pattern appears. 2. Press <START> or move the pedals or handles to resume exercising. The display shows the previous screen as shown on the right.
12. Show Total Distance Function: 1. See total distance. Operation: 1. Simultaneously press <STOP/REST>+<ENTER>+<DISPLAY Lock> keys. The display appears as shown. K: KPH M: MPH Program nationality Total distance 3-1-12...
13. Set KPH/MPH Mode Function: 1. Set unit operation in KPH or MPH mode. Operation: 1. At the startup screen, simultaneously press LEG Work Level <▼/▲> keys to enter the MODIFY setting. 2. Then press<▼/▲> to toggle to YES. Press <ENTER> to confirm your choice. See picture on left. 3.
XT20 Drive Board LED Indicator Placement and Definitions LED2 ARM_CLK Flashing or becoming lit indicates detection of ARM reed switch signal. LED1 LEG_CLK Flashing or becoming lit indicates detection of LEG reed switch signal. 5-2-3...
XT20 Drive Board Wire Connectors To reed switch, electro-magnet, To display alternator (arm) board To battery charger J3/J7 To reed switch, electro-magnet, To battery J3, To right handle keys alternator (leg) J7, To left handle keys 5-2-4...
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XT20 Error Messages: Unit does not start when keys are pressed. 1. Explanation: 1. Press <START> or <Quick START> keys on the display. The display does not light. 2. Block diagram: Display Board 按STAR T Keypad Start 控制板 Keypad 或Q UI CK STAR T Power LED Quick Start 開機電壓...
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3. Circumstance of Malfunction: 1. Display does not light up. 4. Possible Causes: 1. Battery is bad. 2. Drive board is bad. 3. Display board is bad. 4. Data cable is bad. 5. Parts to Inspect: Order Part Inspection Procedure 1.
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XT20 Error Message: Move the pedals or arms. The display does not light. 1. Explanation: 1. When pedals or arms move, the alternator power goes to the drive board; the display detects the reed switch signal, and the display lights up. 2.
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3. Circumstance of Malfunction: 1. Move the pedals or arms; the display does not light up. 4. Possible Causes: 1. Reed switch malfunction 2. Drive board malfunction 3. Display board malfunction 4. Break in the data cable 5. Alternator malfunction 5.
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XT20 Error Message: Move the pedals or arms; the display leg or arm RPM window shows 0. 1. Explanation: 1. The display board CPU reads the reed switch signal and displays values in the leg and arm RPM windows. 2. If the display cannot read the reed switch signal, RPM values cannot be shown. 2.
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3. Circumstance of Malfunction: 1. Move the pedals or arms; the display does not show leg and arm RPM speed in respective windows. 4. Possible Causes: 1. Reed switch or reed switch wire malfunction 2. Drive board malfunction 3. Display board malfunction 4.
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XT20 Error Message: There is no resistance on arms or legs. 1. Explanation: 1. The reed switch CLK signal does not reach the display CPU. The unit does not start. There is no resistance. 2. The display has not sent the resistance signal to the drive board. The drive board has not sent voltage to the electro-magnet, so there is no resistance.
3. Circumstance of Malfunction: 1. There is no resistance on legs or arms. 4. Possible Causes: 1. Reed switch or wire malfunction 2. Drive board malfunction 3. Display board malfunction 4. Cable malfunction 5. Electro-magnet malfunction 6. Alternator malfunction 5. Parts to Inspect: Order Part Inspection Procedure...
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XT20 Error Message: Remote Key Malfunction 1. Explanation: 1. When the unit is on, the user presses remote keys, but there is no response from the display. 2. Block Diagram: Display 控 制 板 Board 左 手 左 手 Left Right Remote Remote...
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3. Circumstance of Malfunction: 1. When the display is lit, the user presses remote keys, but the display does not respond. 4. Possible Causes: 1. Remote keys 2. Infrared transmitter 3. Infrared receiver 4. Drive board malfunction 5. Display board malfunction 6.
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XT20 Error Messages: The battery does not recharge. 1. Explanation: 1. At a speed of 40 RPM or higher, the drive board emits power to replenish the battery. 2. The drive board does not send voltage to the battery; the battery does not recharge. 2.
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3. Circumstance of Malfunction: 1. The alternator does not provide AC power to the rectifier board. 2. The drive board does not provide DC voltage to recharge the battery. 4. Possible Causes: 1. Alternator malfunction 2. Drive board malfunction 3. Battery malfunction 4.
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XT20 Error Message: POLAR heart rate malfunction 1. Circumstance of Malfunction: 1. There is no POLAR heart rate value on the display. 2. The POLAR heart rate value is not accurate. 2. Block Diagram: Heart Heart Rate Rate Signal Signal Heart Rate Heart Rate Display Board...
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3. Possible Causes: 1. POLAR heart rate transmitter malfunction 2. POLAR heart rate receiver malfunction; receiver does not detect transmitter signal. 3. POLAR heart rate receiver interference 4. POLAR heart rate 3-PIN cable is not connected. 5. Display malfunction: CPU does not detect the POLAR heart rate signal. 4.
XT20 Alternator Test 1. Alternator test configuration: 7-1-1...
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2. Test Procedure: 2-1. Put voltmeter to the 200 VAC setting. Inspect any two wires from the alternator for voltage as shown. 2-2. When the arms or legs are moving, voltmeter shows voltage; the faster the movement, the greater the voltage. 3.
XT20 Battery Voltage Test 1. Test Configuration: 2. Test Procedure: 2-1. Put voltmeter to the 20 VDC setting. 2-3. Place probes as shown, with the red on the red terminal, the black on the black terminal. 2-4. Normal voltage: 5.6 ~6.5 VDC. If lower than 5.5 VDC, please move the pedals or arms swiftly to recharge the battery.
XT20 Electro-Magnet Test 1. Test Configuration: 2. Test Procedure: 2-1. Disconnect the CN2 wire connection from the drive board. 2-2. Put the voltmeter to the ohm setting. Place probes as shown on the two, blue wires of the magnet. 2-3. Normal ohm specification: 20. 2-4.
XT20 Reed Switch Test 1. Test Configuration: Left Picture Right Picture LED1、LED2 2. Test Procedure A. Arm RPM 1. Press the<START>key. The display lights up. 2. Move the arms. The drive board CLK LED flashes. Display shows<ARM RPM>value. 3. Move the arms once per second. The display<ARM RPM>window shows 60 RPM. 7-4-1...
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XT20 Reed Switch Test 2. Test Procedure: B. Leg RPM 1. Press the<START>key. The display lights up. 2. Move the pedals. Drive board CLK LED flashes. Display shows the<LEG RPM>value. 3. Move the arms once per second. The display <LEG RPM>window shows 60 RPM. 3.
XT20 Alternator Power Test at the Drive Board 1. Test Configuration: 7-5-1...
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2. Test Procedure: 2-1. Put voltmeter to the 200 VDC setting. Place probes on the drive board TP1-TP2 connectors as shown. 2-2. Move either pedals or arms. Normal voltage: 10-150 VDC or more. 2-3. If not as above, the alternator is bad. 3.
XT20 Battery Test at the Drive Board 1. Test Configuration: 7-6-1...
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2. Test Procedure: 2-1. Put voltmeter to the 20 VDC setting. Place probes separately on J1 red and black terminals. Normal reading: 6 volts. 2-2. If less than 5.5 VDC, recharge the battery. 5.3 VDC is the lowest voltage at which the display can operate.
XT20 Resistance Voltage Test at the Drive Board 1. Test Configuration - ARM Resistance Voltage Test 7-7-1...
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Test Configuration - LEG Resistance Voltage Test 7-7-2...
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2. Test Procedure ARM Resistance Voltage Test (1) Put voltmeter to the 20 VDC setting. Place probes on J5 blue-blue wire connectors. Move arms. (2) Press ARM LEVEL<▲> key until the display shows resistance level 20. Arm resistance is highest. Normal voltage reading: 10 VDC approximately.
XT20 VCC Voltage Test at the Drive Board 1. Test Configuration: Normal reading: 5 VDC. 7-8-1...
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2. Test Procedure: 2-1. Put voltmeter to the 20 VDC setting. Place probes on the drive board J2 pin1-pin18 terminals as shown. This is the VCC circuit. 2-2. Exercise on the unit or press the <START> or <QUICK START> key on the display. The display should beep once and light.
XT20 VCC Voltage Test at the Display Board 1. Test Configuration: Capacitor C10 7-9-1...
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2. Test Procedure: 2-1. Put voltmeter to the 20 VDC setting. Place probes on C10 pins as shown. 2-2. Exercise on the unit or press the <START> key. The display should beep once; the POWER1 LED should light; and all windows should light. 2-3.
XT20 Display Board Key Test 1. Test Procedure 1-1. Test for continuity (1) Put voltmeter to the ohm setting. Place probes on the two terminals on the right or left side as shown. (2) Press on the key. Voltmeter should show 0Ω. (3) If the display shows no reaction, the key is broken.
XT20 Arm Remote Key Test (Infrared) 1. Test Configuration: 1. Key circuit board 3. Infrared receiver 2. Infrared transmitter 7-11-1...
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2. Test Procedure: 1. Left remote test (leg) (1) Set display to MAN’L mode. (2) Use the left remote to set the leg resistance. Resistance values in the display LEG WORK window change accordingly. (3) LEVEL range: 1-20. 2. Right remote test (arm) (1) Set display to MAN’L mode.
XT20 Polar Heart Rate Test 1. Test Configuration: Target heart rate windows Actual heart rate display Polar transmitter 7-12-1...
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2. Test Procedure: 1. Static test (1) Put on the POLAR heart rate transmitter. (2) Sit with the transmitter within 80 cm of the display. (3) Press QUICK START. (4) Within five seconds, the display should show the heart rate reading. If there is no heart rate reading, the transmitter or receiver is malfunctioning.
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Do you have a question about the XT20 Cross Trainer and is the answer not in the manual?
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How to fix a squeaky pedal crank axle
@Clark B Fetzer U most likely have a damaged ball bearing. Its easy to replace and worth it. but u need to take the Axle off which can be tough without proper tools. Kind Regards Erhat
@Clark B Fetzer Thanks
Where do you plug in charger on the sports art XT20 when it won't continue to cycle (turns off). I have a charger, don't know where to plug in