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Technical
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Before
requesting technical support for our Body Cycle's, check the charts below for
a solution to the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor
adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If there is no solution to your problem in the charts below we urge you to contact
our support team. |
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Add a
few drops of BODY CYCLE lubricant to the brake system. |
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Unscrew
half a turn all 5 Allen screws on the right "spider" crank arm.
Then tighten them back completely |
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Tightness
of the Allen screws fixing the crank arms to the bottom bracket. Tighten
if necessary. |
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Check
that the pedals are screwed in tight . Left side pedal must be
tightened counterclockwise. |
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Check
that the toe clips strap is installed correctly. Toe clip may be rubbing
against crank arms. |
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| Brake
"Screams" when tension is applied |
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Check
that your shoelaces are tight and that they do not rub on the frame, belt
guard or the crank arm. |
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The patent
leather brake pad should be kept moist at all times. |
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Leather
brake pad may be worn. Heavy treads in the leather may indicate a worn
brake pad. |
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Flywheel
may not be centered with brake pad. Always check that flywheel is centered
when tightening adjustment bolts. |
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Check
belt tension, you may need to apply more tension on the belt. |
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Belt
Tension Adjustment |
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Special
attention to belt tension should be kept, a loose belt may cause slippage and/or
injuries. Adjust tension on the first signs of un-even tension. |
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Unscrew
the flywheel shaft Allen screws (2, one on each side of the flywheel).
With a pair of long nosed pliers, remove all the plastic guard lock pins
(3 or 5). Remove PVC protective belt guard. |
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Unscrew
the locking nut attached to both stainless screws. Then slowly screw
both stainless screws in. NOTE: Only a minor increase in the belt
tension may be needed. Proper belt tension is achieved when belt bends
1/2 an inch when pressed with fingers. |
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Check
for proper flywheel alignment. The flywheel should be centered with brake
pad. |
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Place
the PVC protective belt guard and screw the flywheel shaft Allen screws
(2). Press-in all lock pins securely. |
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Model
A |
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Model
B - With tension adjustment template |
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Unscrew
the locking nut attached to both stainless screws. Then slowly screw
both stainless screws in. NOTE: Only a minor increase in the belt
tension may be needed . Proper belt tension is achieved when belt
bends ½ an inch when pressed with fingers. |
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Check
for proper flywheel alignment. The flywheel should be centered with brake
pad. |
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Model
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