Cateye Ergociser EC-5000 Service Manual
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MS-10
Replacing the Spring
In the case of replacing the spring, be sure to change both of the two
springs.
REMOVAL
1. Detach the frame cover.
(See [D-1: Removing the Frame Covers])
2. Using a plier, detach the snap of the chain joint which connects
the pedal chains and the spring. (Fig. 1)
3. While slightly pulling the spring, detach the plate at the snap
side of the chain joint.
4. While holding the pedal chain with a single hand, detach the
spring from the chain joint by pulling the spring.
5. Remove the chain joint that is left at the leading edge of the
pedal chain.
6. Remove the hexagon head nut, and then detach the spring
from the frame. (Fig. 2)
ASSEMBLE
1. Mount the spring on the frame by using a hexagon head nut, a
spring washer and a plain washer. (Fig. 3)
2. While holding the pedal chain with a single hand, mount the
chain joints at the leading edge of the pedal chain.
3. While retaining the pedal chain with a single hand, use the
other hand to pull the spring, and the hook the leading edge of
the spring on the chain joint.
Be sure to ensure that the spring has been correctly hooked on
the spring pulley. (Fig. 4)
4. Slightly pull the spring, and mount the snap-side plate of the
chain joint.
5. Fix the snaps of the chain joints, which connect the pedal
chains and the spring, by using a plier. (Fig. 6)
6. Mount the frame cover
(See [D-2: Mounting the Frame Covers].)
General Figure
Spring
MS-10
Replacing the Spring
Pedal Chain
Spring
Hexagon Nut
Spring
Spring Pulley
Pedal Chain
Chain Joint
Chain Joint
Spring
Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3
Fig.4