Bowflex C6 - Page 2

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BowFlex C6:  How do I adjust the resistance on my bike?
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3. Observe the magnetic brake arm (reference 2) while turning the Resistance Knob several turns. The brake arm should
move when the Resistance Knob is turned.
(Reference 2)
Schwinn IC4 pictured. Functionality is the same, but your bike may vary slightly.
The red magnetic brake arm (highlighted yellow) is located above the flywheel.
Watch this part for movement while adjusting the Resistance Adjustment Knob.
4. If the brake arm moves when adjusting the Resistance Knob, turn the knob all the way counter-clockwise. Push down
on the knob and release. Check to see if the resistance can now be increased[13926.C].
5. If the brake arm does not move when adjusting the Resistance Knob, or the issue persists after releasing the
Resistance Knob, adjust the resistance arm. Instructions on adjusting the resistance arm are located here: BowFlex
C6: Flywheel Grinding Noises / Brake Arm Adjustment. Return to this procedure once complete[13926.D].
6. If the issue persists, check if the resistance mechanism moves when the resistance knob is adjusted:
a. Holdthe fender in place and use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws attaching the fender to
the frame (reference 3).
b. Rotate the adjustment knob back and forth, watchingthe resistance mechanismfor movement (reference 4).
The knob will reach a "stop" at each end of range of movement. If the knob stops turning one way, reverse
direction.
Verify the collar rotates with the resistance knob. Hold the collar to attempt to prevent it from turning
while rotating the knob.If the collar does not rotate with the knob, order a Roll Pin[13926.E].
Verify the roll pin is in place in the collar. The roll pin is hollow and can easily be mistaken for just being
an empty hold in the collar (seereference 5 for an example of a properly positioned roll pin. If the roll pi
is missing from the collar, order a Roll Pin[13926.F].
Verify the resistance nut is moving up and down the threaded resistance adjustment shaft. If the
resistance nut does not move, the threads on the nut are stripped;order a Resistance Shoe (Brake)
Assembly[13926.G].
(Reference 3)