Bowflex TC5500 Manual De Usuario

NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Replace
cover when finished.

Knocking noises when unit is
operating in TreadClimber

mode,

but not in treadmill mode

Drive pulley and flywheel pulley

Unplug power from Unit. Wait at
least 5 minutes. Remove plastic
cover under treadles to expose “v”
belt drive line. Using a ½” wrench,
tighten the bolt that attaches the
4 ½” drive pulley to the drive shaft
while holding the drive rollers
still. Also, using a 5/32” hex
wrench, tighten the set screw
on the flywheel motor pulley.
Reinstall plastic drive cover.

Igus bushing

If knocking sound seems to be
coming directly from the rear
roller, check igus bushings and
replace if cracked.

Hydraulic cylinder bolts

Check and tighten both upper
and lower bolts that connect the
hydraulic cylinders to the unit.

Speed dependent grinding or
scraping noise in all modes

Belt alignment

Check walking belt alignment.
Belt contact with metal guides
under Treadle can make loud
grinding sound. If belts are
misaligned follow belt alignment
procedure in Owner’s Manual.

Rollers or motor

Contact Customer Care for further
assistance.

"Tick" sound once per revolution
or scraping noise from under
Treadle

Belt alignment

Belt seam may be contacting
metal belt guide under treadle.
Slight adjustment of belt should
alleviate noise. Follow belt
alignment procedure in Owner’s
Manual.

Belts stop turning while in use

Safety key

Plug Safety Key into Console (See
Emergency Stop Procedure within
the Important Safety Precautions
section).

Motor overload

Unit may be overloaded and
drawing too much current,
causing unit to shut power down
to protect motor. Consult belt
lubrication schedule to determine
if belts need lubrication, check
walking belt tension, and restart
unit.