Life Fitness X5i User Manual (English)

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Monica ScottJul 31, 2025
What to do if the Life Fitness X5i Fitness Equipment console is out?
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  Jonathan HamptonJul 31, 2025
  If the console of your Life Fitness Fitness Equipment is non-operative, first check that the transformer is plugged in and that the wiring harness is connected to the console. Inspect the wiring harness in the upright tube or at the base frame to ensure proper connections. If connections are correct, replace the transformer. If the issue persists, replace the console. This may be due to the transformer not being plugged in, the wiring harness not being connected, or pinched wire harnesses.
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Megan SmithAug 4, 2025
Why is there no speed readout on the Life Fitness X5i Fitness Equipment console (Version 2)?
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  Paul MorenoAug 5, 2025
  If you're not getting a speed readout on your Life Fitness Fitness Equipment console (Version 2), the magnet may be missing, or the reed switch could be faulty. Check for a missing magnet or replace the switch.
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Christopher DownsAug 9, 2025
What to do if Life Fitness X5i Fitness Equipment makes a metallic scraping noise?
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  Jeremy SanchezAug 9, 2025
  If your Life Fitness Fitness Equipment is making a metallic scraping noise in either the forward or reverse direction (Version 1 units only), the magnet might be rubbing on the aluminum disk, or the chopper wheel may be hitting the OPTO Sensor. Remove the bottom rear shroud and inspect the position of the magnets to see if they are rubbing on the aluminum disk. If they are, re-center the OPTO Sensor.
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michele60Aug 15, 2025
How to fix clunking noise in Life Fitness X5i?
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  jose79Aug 15, 2025
  To address a clunking noise in your Life Fitness Fitness Equipment, remove the clevis covers and check for damaged washers, retaining rings, and wave springs. Replace them if necessary. Remove the end caps from the lower link arm, then remove the bolt. Ensure the retaining ring is correctly installed. Repeat this process for all pivot areas. The noise may be caused by damaged washers, retaining rings, or wave springs.
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Lisa OdonnellAug 20, 2025
Why is there no speed readout on the Life Fitness X5i Fitness Equipment console (Version 1)?
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  Virginia RhodesAug 20, 2025
  If there is no speed readout on the console of your Life Fitness Fitness Equipment (Version 1), verify that the connections between the OPTO sensor and wiring harness are secure. Also, the chopper wheel might not be spinning between the two tabs of the OPTO sensor; if so, bend the OPTO bracket slightly upwards. This issue may arise from loose connections between the OPTO sensor and wiring harness, or the chopper wheel not spinning correctly.
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Carrie LongAug 25, 2025
How to fix a bump in the pedal motion of Life Fitness X5i Fitness Equipment?
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  Lauren ReynoldsAug 26, 2025
  To fix a slight bump or hitch in the pedal motion of your Life Fitness Fitness Equipment, remove all clevis covers and loosen all six bolts that connect links to clevis brackets. Loosen the nuts a couple of turns so the machine can still be operated. Operate the machine a few revolutions to help seat the pivot points, then retighten the six bolts and install the clevis covers. Also, ensure the levelers are in contact with the floor and that the leveler jam nuts are properly tightened. The issue may be due to pivot points not being broken in or levelers not being in contact with the floor.