5.2 How to Solve Basic Operating Problems

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

No Power

9-volt battery missing

Install 9-volt alkaline battery

 

9-volt battery too low

Replace 9-volt alkaline battery

 

Harness not connected

Disconnect and

 

 

reconnect harness

Difficult to pedal

10 to 15 hour break-in

Ride the bike for 10

 

period not complete

to 15 hours

Bike shuts off during ride

Pedaling too slow

Pedal at 45 RPM minimum

 

Not entering desired

Check that desired workout

 

workout duration

duration appears in display

 

 

window prior to pressing

 

 

ENTER

Display flickers or fades in

Wire harness connector

Carefully remove console and

and out

loose

disconnect then reconnect

 

 

the 16-pin connector

 

 

 

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Life Fitness 8500 manual How to Solve Basic Operating Problems, Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action