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PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN
Date:12/07/2005
Bulletin No:
635-4025
Model(s) Affected:
NXT 7000, Elite 6900, Pro 6800
Title: Spin bike installation test and adjsutments
Upon install it is necessary to check the chain for looseness and
adjust if needed following the procedure below.
Testing the Chain:
• Checking for excessive noise - Pedal the bike with some tension on the flywheel by
turning the brake knob clockwise. Check for smoothness, some chain noise is normal,
excessive noise or grinding indicates some chain alignment is necessary.
• Checking for looseness - Put the pedals at 3 O’clock and 9 O’clock position and tighten
the brake fully. While seated on the bike shift your weight from front to rear on the pedals
and check for chain movement. If the chain moves more then ¼” front the rear it may
need some adjustment.
Flywheel /Chain Adjustment
CAUTION: Adjustment to the chain should only be made if the chain is too loose or too
tight. Over tightening the chain will result in chain breakage or reduction in life of the
chain, leaving the chain too loose will result in the chain coming off the sprocket.
1. Loosen the nuts on the sides of the flywheel.
2. Loosen the lock nuts on the chain adjust
screws.
3. Tighten or loosen both chain adjust screws
equally.
4. Slowly turn the crank while keeping your
fingers away from the chain.
5. Adjust the chain tension so the chain falls
smoothly onto the sprockets and does not
pop. Too tight or too loose will make the
chain pop or jump as it goes over the teeth of
the sprockets.
6. Align the chain to the sprockets by adjusting
the angle of the flywheel so the chain runs
smoothly over the teeth of the sprockets.