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6.6 TROUBLESHOOTING NOISE ISSUES
KNOCKING OR CREAKING NOISES
CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
1) The pedal is connected to the crank arm too loosely.
2) Belt tension is too loose, or the belt is dirty.
3) The crank is damaged.
4) The drive axle is damaged.
SOLUTION:
1) Clean and tighten the belts.
2) Tighten the connections between the pedal and crank arm.
3) Replace the crank.
4) Replace the drive axle.