905E, 9.1, 9.10 Treadmills
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Procedure 6.4 - Replacing the Ribbon Cable on 9.1, 9.10
Treadmills Made After September 14, 1994
Before you perform this procedure, ensure that the ribbon cable is defective by connecting a
spare ribbon cable to the upper PCA and lower PCA as described in Procedure 4.1 in the
Residential Treadmill Service Manual.
Removing the Ribbon Cable
1. Place the magnetic safety key in the ACTIVATE position, then turn on the treadmill with the
circuit breaker.
2. Incline the treadmill to its maximum elevation.
3. Stop the treadmill by placing the magnetic safety key in the OFF position, then unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet.
WARNING
Before continuing with this procedure, review the Warning and Caution statements listed in
Section One of the Residential Treadmill Service Manual.
4. Lift the hood as described in Procedure 5.1 of the Residential Treadmill Service Manual.
5. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the lower PCA.
6. Remove the set screws that secure the crank handle to the top of the lift jack. Remove the
crank handle and set it aside.
7. Remove the bolts and washers that secure the electronic console to the upper handrail
clamp.
8. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the upper PCA. Set aside the electronic console until you
are ready to replace the ribbon cable.
9. Grasp the top and lower ends of the lift column trim. Firmly pull the trim away from the lift
column.
10. Cut the cable ties that secure the ribbon cable to the cable tie mounts on the lift column.
Replacing the Ribbon Cable
11. Remove the old cable ties, then push new ties through the cable tie mounts on the lift
column.
12. Connect the ribbon cable the lower PCA.