Schwinn 290 - Resistance and Unit Stability Issues; Console Cycling and Seat Issues

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Condition/Problem Things to Check Solution
Check magnet position
(requires shroud removal)
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Check Speed Sensor
(requires shroud removal)
Speed sensor should be aligned with magnet and connected to
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Resistance does not
change (machine turns on
and operates)
Check data cable integrity $OOZLUHVLQFDEOHVKRXOGEHLQWDFW,IDQ\DUHYLVLEO\SLQFKHGRU
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Check data cable
connections/orientation
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Check Servo Motor
(requires shroud removal)
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If the above steps do not resolve the problem, contact Cus
tomer Service (if inside US/Canada) or your local distributor (if
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sleep mode) while in use
Check electrical (wall)
outlet
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Check connection at front
of unit
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Check data cable
connections/orientation
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Check magnet position
(requires shroud removal)
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Check Speed Sensor
(requires shroud removal)
Speed sensor should be aligned with magnet and connected to
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Unit rocks/does not sit
level
Check leveler adjustment $GMXVWOHYHOHUVXQWLOELNHLVOHYHO
Check surface under unit $GMXVWPHQWPD\QRWEHDEOHWRFRPSHQVDWHIRUH[WUHPHO\XQ
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to pedal
Check pedal to crank arm
connection
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Clicking sound when
pedaling
Check pedal to crank arm
connection
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to pedal
Check pedal to crank
connection
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Seat Assembly shifts /
squeaks when in use
Hardware Check hardware that attaches Seat assembly, and fully tighten
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Console continuously
cycles through program
screens
Console is in demonstra
tion mode
Press and hold the Schwinn
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