Slider Dynamic Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Replacing the Chain 02-03

Replacing the Flywheel 04

Replacing the Idler Sprocket 05-06

Cleaning the Flywheel 07

Cleaning the Rails 08

Oiling the Chain 09

Tightening the Bungee 10

Replacing the Bungee 11-12

Replacing the Drive Sprocket 13

Rail Troubleshooting 14

Replacing the Rail Bracket 15

Replacing the Rail Wheels 16

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Replacing the Sensor 17

Replacing the Seat Wheels 18

Replacing the Handle 19

Replacing the Foot Strap 20-21

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SLIDER CHAIN REPLACEMENT

REQUIRED TOOLS:
ALLEN WRENCH TOOL SET
SCREWDRIVER

1. Unplug Monitor. Remove the monitor cover bolts (4)
using a 3mm allen tool.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRIP THE BOLTS, it is
recommended on older machines to use Liquid Wrench

or WD-40, apply pressure and slowly turn as to not strip.

2. Remove the 3mm bolts (6) securing the front cover.

4. Pull the bungee chain block pulley up above the
footplate and secure using a screwdriver.

5. Undo the bolt holding the connector end of the chain.

6. Remove the original chain.

7. Remove the chain from the handle end by undoing the
two socket inserts on the rower side of the handle.

8. Pull the U Bolt from the handle.

3. Remove top 3mm bolts (2) holding the rear cover.

9. Undo one insert nut and slide the chain swivel end of
the chain off.

10. Attach the new chain.

11. Thread the insert nut and turn until it is equal with the
other side on the U bolt.

12. Insert the U bolt into the handle.

13. Secure the U bolt with the socket insert nuts.

14. Once attached to the handle, place the handle on the
top rails and straighten the chain out.

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SLIDER CHAIN REPLACEMENT

15. Insert the open end of the chain through the plastic
chain faring opening.

16. Thread the chain over the top sprocket, then down to
the second drive sprocket on the flywheel drive shaft.

17. Thread the chain over the large plastic pulley, then down
towards the footplate.

18. Insert the chain around the small pulley on the bungee/
chain block.

19. Thread the chain back up and over the small idler pulley
then back down to the chain/bungee block pulley.

21. Thread the bolt through the connector plate and tighten
the nut.

22. Pull the handle to make the bungee/chain block plate
move up, and remove the screwdriver that was securing
the block in place.

23. Check that the chain is running smoothly and correctly
around all sprockets and pulleys. Use the threading
procedure picture as a guide.

20. Holding the chain, insert one chain clip into the two
end links on the chain. Insert the other chain clip in the
opposite direction of the same two links the first chain
clip is attached to.

24. Replace all covers and reattach monitor cable.

3

REPLACING THE FLYWHEEL

REQUIRED TOOLS:
17 MM WRENCH (2)
PHILIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER
MALLET

1. Take screws (4) out of the Flywheel Cover, Remove Cover

3. Loosen flywheel nut, take off spacer and nut. and remove
flywheel. If the flywheel won’t come off, put the nut back
on the end of the shaft and tap the nut with the mallet.
This will loosen the flywheel, and allow you to remove it.

4. Replace with new flywheel. You may need to tap on the
opposite side of the shaft for it to slide on all the way.
Take the spacer and nut and put back on the shaft.

2. Using both 17 mm wrenches, loosen the flywheel bolt.

5. Tighten bolts on both sides of the shaft. Take a few
strokes to check that is not too tight. If it is too tight,
the chain won’t recoil properly.

6. Put flywheel cover back on and put the screws back in.

4

REPLACING THE IDLER SPROCKET ASSEMBLY

REQUIRED TOOLS:
(2) 4MM ALLEN KEYS
3MM ALLEN KEY
VICE GRIPS OR PLIERS
CLOTH

1. To release bungee pressure, stand the machine up and
unclip bungees from the axle. Clip on the safety bungee
bracket (or tie off so they don’t slip into the machine).

2. Use 4mm Allen wrench to remove plastic cover (4 bolts).

3. Take 3mm Allen wrench (you may need to tap with a
mallet) and loosen the bolts on the monitor cover and
the front cover. Be careful not to strip - turn slowly with
pressure or apply WD-40/ Liquid Wrench.

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REPLACING THE IDLER SPROCKET ASSEMBLY

4. Take bungees and chain and move to the sides of the
body. (use a tool or cloth to keep it off your paint)

6. Put replacement assembly in. Tighten with 4mm wrench
on either side of the axle.

5. Use two 4mm Allen wrenches on either side of idler
sprocket assembly to loosen. Once loose, take the
assembly out.

7. Move bungees and chain back to pulley system and put
covers back on.

8. Tighten all the covers and clip bungees back to the
Bungee/Chain Block axle.

9. Oil chain to smooth out and quiet the new sprocket
system.

6

CLEANING THE FLYWHEEL

TOOLS NEEDED:
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
VACUUM

1. Take screws (4) out of the Flywheel Cover.

2. Remove Flywheel Cover

3. Use a vacuum to clean out any dust and dirt.

4. Replace the cover and screws.

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