Bowflex TC5500 manual Not Over TIGHTEN. Replace

		NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Replace
		cover when finished.
Knocking noises when unit is	Drive pulley and flywheel pulley	Unplug power from Unit. Wait at
operating in TreadClimber® mode,		least 5 minutes. Remove plastic
but not in treadmill mode		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	Belt alignment	Check walking belt alignment.
scraping noise in all modes		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	Belt alignment	Belt seam may be contacting
or scraping noise from under		metal belt guide under treadle.
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.

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