Life Fitness Lifecycle 9500RHR Series User Manual (English)

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Jose PhelpsAug 23, 2025
Why is the battery over-heating on my Life Fitness Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike?
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  Andrea RobinsonAug 23, 2025
  If the battery is overheating on your Life Fitness Exercise Bike, consider the following: * The battery wires may be incorrectly connected. Inspect connections: the red wire should be connected to the positive (+) lead, and the black wire to the negative (-) lead. * Check for worn battery wires. Inspect the wires and replace the wires or harness if necessary. * The battery leads might be grounding upon the frame. Inspect the leads and replace the battery if necessary. * A malfunctioning Display Console or Alternator Control Board could also be the cause. Test with a substitute and replace the defective board.
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Julie MurphyAug 25, 2025
Why is there excessive resistance during program on my Life Fitness Exercise Bike?
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  uadamsAug 25, 2025
  If you're experiencing excessive resistance load during a program on your Life Fitness Exercise Bike, it could be due to several factors: * You may be pedaling too slowly. Try to pedal faster than 45 RPM. * There could be loose wire connections. Disconnect and then reconnect the connections. * Inspect wire harnesses for wear or damage, and replace them if necessary. * A malfunctioning Display Console or Alternator Control Board (ACB) could also be the cause. Test with a substitute and replace if needed. * Additionally, a malfunctioning Alternator might be the issue. Test the Alternator output or test with a substitute Alternator and replace if necessary.
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Joshua TaylorAug 29, 2025
What to do if display console initializes then fails on Life Fitness Exercise Bike?
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  Alexandria RuizAug 29, 2025
  If the display console on your Life Fitness Exercise Bike initializes and then fails, check the following: * Ensure that all wire connections are secure. Disconnect and then secure the connections. * Inspect wire harnesses for any wear or damage, and replace them if necessary. * Test the Display Console with a substitute to see if the original is malfunctioning. Replace if needed. * The Alternator Control Board could also be malfunctioning. Test with a substitute and replace the board if necessary. * A malfunctioning Alternator can also cause this issue. Test the Alternator output or test with a substitute Alternator and replace if necessary.
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judy28Aug 31, 2025
Why is pedaling movement difficult or non-existent on my Life Fitness Exercise Bike?
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  John WoodsAug 31, 2025
  If you're finding the pedaling movement difficult or impossible on your Life Fitness Exercise Bike, consider these possible causes: * The free-wheel gear may be malfunctioning. Inspect the gear for free backward and forward rotation and replace it if necessary. * The alternator belt might be excessively tight. Inspect the belt deflection and adjust as needed. The ideal alternator belt deflection is 1/4 inch (6mm). * There could be stiff chain link(s). Inspect the links and replace the chain if necessary. * The left side crank nut might be excessively tight. Loosen the nut 1/16 (one sixteenth) of a turn. * Worn or corroded crank bearings can also cause this issue. Replace the crank bearings. * Ensure the seat is correctly adjusted. Refer to the Operation Manual for guidance.
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Destiny ShahSep 1, 2025
Why do the display console LEDs remain illuminated on my Life Fitness Lifecycle 9500RHR?
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  ehowardSep 1, 2025
  If the Display Console LEDs on your Life Fitness Exercise Bike remain illuminated, there might be a few reasons: * Check for loose wire connections. Disconnect and then reconnect the connections. * Inspect wire harnesses for wear or damage, and replace worn or damaged harnesses. * A malfunctioning Alternator Control Board could also be the cause. Test with a substitute Alternator Control Board and replace the defective board. * Inspect the Display Console for damage or depression at the START key. Test with a substitute Display Console and replace the malfunctioning Display Console if necessary.
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Matthew GoodmanSep 3, 2025
Why does resistance vary during manual program on Life Fitness Exercise Bike?
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  Thomas ValenciaSep 3, 2025
  If the resistance varies during a manual program on your Life Fitness Exercise Bike, consider the following: * You might be pedaling too slowly. Pedal faster than 45 RPM. * There could be loose wire connections. Disconnect and then reconnect the connections. * Inspect wire harnesses for wear or damage, and replace the harness if necessary. * A malfunctioning Display Console or Alternator Control Board could be the problem. Test with a substitute and replace the defective board. * A malfunctioning Alternator can also cause this issue. Test the Alternator output or test with a substitute Alternator and replace if necessary.
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mariarivasSep 4, 2025
Why does prompt persist and information entry not allowed on Life Fitness Exercise Bike?
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  Olivia BrownSep 5, 2025
  If the prompt persists and information entry is not allowed on your Life Fitness Exercise Bike, consider the following: * You might be pedaling too slowly. Pedal faster than 45 RPM. * You may be attempting to enter an improper duration of time. Refer to the Operation Manual for time duration requirements. * A malfunctioning Display Console or Alternator Control Board (ACB) could also be the cause. Test with a substitute and replace the malfunctioning board.
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Tiffany PooleSep 6, 2025
Why does prompt extinguish when start key is released and information entry not allowed on Life Fitness Lifecycle 9500RHR?
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  Angela WhiteSep 6, 2025
  If the prompt extinguishes when the start key is released and information entry is not allowed on your Life Fitness Exercise Bike, it could be due to: * A malfunctioning Display Console. Test with a substitute Display Console and replace if necessary. * A malfunctioning Alternator Control Board. Test with a substitute ACB and replace the defective Alternator Control Board. * A malfunctioning Alternator. Test the Alternator output or test with a substitute Alternator and replace if necessary.
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Tyler JohnsonSep 8, 2025
Why is the resistance constant during random or hill programs on my Life Fitness Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike?
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  Rebecca DelgadoSep 8, 2025
  If the resistance remains constant during Random or Hill programs on your Life Fitness Exercise Bike, it could be due to: * Loose wire connections. Disconnect and then reconnect the connections. * Worn or damaged harnesses. Inspect wire harnesses and replace worn or damaged harnesses. * A malfunctioning Display Console. Test with a substitute Display Console and replace if necessary. * A malfunctioning Alternator Control Board. Test with a substitute Alternator Control Board and replace the defective board. * A malfunctioning Alternator. Test the Alternator output or test with a substitute Alternator and replace if necessary.
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amber09Sep 9, 2025
Why do the display console keys not function on my Life Fitness Lifecycle 9500RHR?
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  Shane GriffinSep 9, 2025
  If the Display Console keys on your Life Fitness Exercise Bike are not functioning, there are several potential reasons: * You might be attempting to enter a program that is not available. Refer to the Operation Manual for program availability. * The keypad might be cold. Massage the keypad with your fingertips. * There could be a loose Display Console connection. Test with a substitute Display Console and replace if the original is malfunctioning. * The Display Console itself might be malfunctioning. Test with a substitute Display Console and replace if necessary.