Bodyguard E-40 - General Maintenance; Maintenance Timetable

ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL
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7 GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Bodyguard Ellipticals have been designed to provide many years of quality use. However, in order to
maintain product safety, performance and to maximize the life of the product, some general
maintenance should be performed periodically.
Please note that general maintenance is the responsibility of the owner and is not covered by the
product's labor warranty, which only covers labor costs related to the diagnosis and repair of parts
damaged due to defects in materials and workmanship. For more information on the product's
warranty, visit www.bodyguardfitness.com.
7.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE TIMETABLE
Note: Many people choose to complete all stages of general maintenance themselves, however,
most specialty fitness dealers and service providers offer maintenance services if you wish to pay for
an experienced technician to complete the following.
After each workout:
 Wipe down the elliptical using a mild, non-abrasive liquid cleanser applied with a soft, cotton
cloth. Do not spray cleansers directly on the unit or use an excessively wet cloth.
Every month:
 Clean the area underneath the elliptical of any built-up dust or debris. This prevents it from
getting onto the aluminum rails where it can cause issues such as noisy wheels.
 Check the elliptical is level and that there is no rocking. Excessive rocking may cause
damage to bearings in the machine.
 Clean the aluminum tracks and wheels of any debris using a clean cloth and a mild, non-
abrasive liquid cleanser.
 Check the wheels for any debris, pits or bumps that can cause noise or vibration.
Every 6 months or as necessary:
 Clean the aluminum rails and wheels thoroughly and dry. Apply an even amount of lubricant
to the aluminum rails and roll the wheels back and forth to spread it evenly.
 Replace console batteries (E-40 only) to keep the monitor in good working condition.
Note: Remove batteries before long periods of disuse to prevent battery acid leakage.
 Check all frame screws are securely tightened. Check the smoothness of moving parts.
Note: Do not apply any lubricant on a pivot joint if operating quietly. Joints with sealed
bearings installed cannot be lubricated, only tightened. If the noise persists, the bearings may
need to be replaced. Joints with bushings that are making noise may be lubricated by
spraying WD-40 through the hole on the housing of the pivot joint. (On some models, a
plastic cap on the hole will need to be removed before lubricating.)
 Check the drive belt tension by attempting to make it slip by pedaling in short/sharp bursts. If
it is too loose you will feel the belt slipping on the pulleys and creating a jerking feel. If
manually adjusting the drive belt note that the correct drive belt tension should allow it to be
turned 90 degrees with the hands. Do not over tighten the drive belt or you may cause
damage to the pulley or flywheel bearings and prematurely wear your drive belt.
 Check if the brake pad (E-40 only) is worn out by rotating the flywheel and listening for a
scraping sound and inspecting the top face of the flywheel for minor scratches being etched in
by the metal brake pad bracket. Replace the brake pad as necessary.