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Life Fitness Lifecycle 9500HR Series Service Manual

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Debbie Sells
March 28, 2025

Bike makes loud Noise when just Pedaling

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Mr. Anderson
March 28, 2025

The Life Fitness Lifecycle 9500HR Series bike may make a loud noise when pedaling due to the following reasons:

1. It is placed on a hard, non-carpeted floor, which amplifies noise. Solution: Place the bike on a carpeted or softer surface.
2. The user is leaning excessively to one side. Solution: Avoid leaning.
3. Crank bearings are not properly adjusted or are worn. Solution: Inspect, adjust, or replace as needed.
4. The alternator belt is loose. Solution: Adjust the belt to 1/4 inch (6 mm) deflection.
5. The alternator belt is worn. Solution: Replace the belt.
6. The alternator is malfunctioning. Solution: Listen for excessive noise and replace the alternator if necessary.
7. The free-wheel pulley is not rotating freely. Solution: Inspect and replace the pulley if needed.

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  • Page 1 Lifecycle 9500HR/9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Customer Support Services SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Via telephone - Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM ( CST). Via post - At address cited. To speed Life Fitness Customer Support Services response to your needs, please provide the following information. 1. Model number 2. Serial number 3.
  • Page 3 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes THEORY OF OPERATION The Lifecycle recumbent bikes are stationary exercise bicycles that provide a scientific method of improving body fitness and endurance through its unique “12 or 24 MINUTE RIDE TO VIGOROUS HEALTH.”...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES PAGE NO POWER ...............................2 DISPLAY CONSOLE INITIALIZES THEN FAILS ..................2 ERRATIC DISPLAY CONSOLE LEDs.......................3 DISPLAY CONSOLE LEDs REMAIN ILLUMINATED ................3 PROMPT PERSISTS AND INFORMATION ENTRY NOT ALLOWED ............4 PROMPT GOES OFF WHEN START KEY IS RELEASED AND INFORMATION ENTRY NOT ALLOWED ..................4...
  • Page 5 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) SECTION III How To… REPLACE THE… ALTERNATOR ............................2 ALTERNATOR BELT ..........................3 FREE-WHEEL PULLEY ASSEMBLY ......................5 POWER GRIP BELT..........................7 SEAT LOCKING MECHANISM........................9 CRANK ARM AND BEARINGS .........................10 SEAT ASSEMBLY AND EXTRUSION .......................12 MAIN WIRE HARNESS ..........................13...
  • Page 6 ©2001 Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness is a registered trademark of Brunswick Corporation. Zone Trainer and Heart Rate Zone Training are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Brunswick Corporation, is forbidden.

  • Page 7: Section I Troubleshooting Guides

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes SECTION I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES...

  • Page 8: No Power

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action No Power. Display Console Pedaling too slowly. Pedal faster than 45 RPM then press the LEDs do not illuminate. START button. Insufficient battery voltage. LC95R battery voltage output should be: 5.8 - 6.3 VDC.

  • Page 9: Erratic Display Console Leds

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Erratic Display Console Pedaling too slowly. Pedal faster than 45 RPM. LEDs. Insufficient battery voltage. LC95R battery voltage output should be: 5.8 - 6.3 VDC. LC91R battery voltage output should be: 9.0 VDC.

  • Page 10: Prompt Persists And Information Entry Not Allowed

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Prompt persists and Attempting to enter improper Refer to Operation Manual for time duration information entry not duration of time. requirements. allowed. Malfunctioning Display Test with known good Display Console.

  • Page 11: Excessive Resistance Load At Start Of Program

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Excessive resistance load Pedaling too slowly. Pedal faster than 45 RPM. at start of program. Loose connections at the Make sure that all connections are secure.

  • Page 12: Resistance Varies During Manual Program

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Resistance varies during Pedaling too slowly. Pedal faster than 45 RPM. manual program. Loose connections at the Make sure that all connections are secure. alternator Power Control Board...

  • Page 13: Difficult Or No Pedaling Movement

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Difficult or no pedaling Malfunctioning Pulley Clutch Inspect Pulley for free backward and forward movement. assembly. rotation. Replace malfunctioning Pulley. Alternator belt excessively Inspect belt deflection. Adjust as necessary.

  • Page 14: Battery Over-Heating

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Battery over-heating. Reverse polarity. RED wire to positive (+) lead and BLACK wire to negative (-) lead. Battery cable insulation worn Inspect Wires and replace as necessary.

  • Page 15: Emitting Load Noise

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Emitting loud noise. Non-carpeted, hard floor. Place bike on softer surface floor or carpeted area to deaden sound. Leaning excessively to either Do not lean.

  • Page 16: No Heart Rate Or Display Reads No Heart Rate (Lifepulse)

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action No heart rate or display Heart rate digital signal Verify that the DSP board is communicating. reads no heart rate processor (DSP) board. Execute the diagnostic Mode.

  • Page 17: Notes

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes NOTES:...
  • Page 18 Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes SECTION II DIAGNOSTICS...

  • Page 19: Display Console Layout

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Display Console Layout L 9500 Message Center Profile Window Numeric Keypad Message Center L 9100 Arrow Keys Profile Window...

  • Page 20: How To Enter Diagnostic Modes

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes HOW TO ENTER DIAGNOSTIC MODES LC9500 While pedaling the bike over 45 RPMs, diagnostics can be entered by holding the 5 key or the down ARROW key and pressing the START key. LC9100 While pedaling the bike over 45 RPMs, diagnostics can be entered by holding the ‘DOWN ARROW’...

  • Page 21: Diagnostics State 1 - All Leds And Keypad Test

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS STATE 1 - ALL LEDS and KEYPAD TEST Diagnostics is entered by holding the ‘DOWN ARROW’ key and depressing the ‘Start’ key while pedaling 45 RPM or faster. On entry to this state, all of the LEDs will turn on. Pressing keys will result in a beep sound and, for all but the START/ENTER’...

  • Page 22: Diagnostics State 2: Individual Led Test

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS STATE 2: INDIVIDUAL LED TEST On entry to this state, the individual LEDs and display segments will be tested. Indicator LEDs, message center segments, and profile LEDs will all animate independently. Press the ‘CLEAR/PAUSE’...

  • Page 23: Diagnostics State 3 - Version#: Rpm, Hr, And Load Tests

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS P1.31 P1.31 P1.31 P1.31 DIAGNOSTICS STATE 3 - VERSION#: RPM, HR, and LOAD TESTS The PROGRAM VERSION NUMBER (ex. P1.01) will be displayed in the ELAPSED TIME window. The present RPM will be displayed in the RPM window. The HEART RATE, if present, will be displayed in the LEVEL/HEART RATE window.

  • Page 24: Diagnostics State 3 - Version#: Rpm, Network Status, And Load Tests (Integrated Pcb Only)

    CYCLE can also be adjusted down or up in units of 25 using the 4 and 6 keys. Pressing the WATTS/METS key will toggle the display of the Life Fitness part number of the console software. Pressing the RACE key will toggle the tone ON or OFF.

  • Page 25: Diagnostics State 4 - Lifepulse And Network Status Tests

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS P 1. 80 P3.90 DIAGNOSTICS STATE 4 - LIFEPULSE and NETWORK STATUS TESTS The PROGRAM VERSION NUMBER of the HEART RATE DSP board ‘05 software (ex. P1.60, if present) will be displayed in the ELAPSED TIME window.

  • Page 26: Diagnostics State 4 - Lifepulse Tests (Integrated Pcb Only)

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS STATE 4 - LIFEPULSE TESTS (Integrated PCB Only) Upon entry to this diagnostic state, the LIFEPULSE software version number is displayed for 2 seconds. After this , the LP Comm Status is displayed for 2 seconds, which will either display 'LP PC COMM ON' or 'LP PC COMM OFF'.

  • Page 27: Diagnostics State 5 - Loopback Test

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS STATE 5 - LOOPBACK TEST Within this state, the RS232 port is tested. A shorting jumper must be connected for the result of this test to be correct. If functioning correctly, “RS232 PASS” will be displayed. If not-functioning correctly , “RS232 OFF”...

  • Page 28: Diagnostics State 5 - Cva Enable/Disable (Integrated Pcb Only)

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS CVA ENABLED DIAGNOSTICS STATE 5 - CVA ENABLE/DISABLE (Integrated PCB Only) Within this state, CVA support can be turned ON or OFF. The "UP" and "DOWN" arrow keys toggle between CVA ENABLED and CVA DISABLED. The ENTER key LED will indicated when the value is at the default setting of CVA DISABLED.

  • Page 29: Diagnostics State 6 - Maximum Program Duration

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS M A X D U R A T I O N DIAGNOSTICS STATE 6 - MAXIMUM PROGRAM DURATION Within this state, the MAXIMUM PROGRAM DURATION is displayed and can be adjusted from a range of 10-99 minutes.

  • Page 30: Diagnostics State 7 - Telemetry Enable/Disable

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS T E L E M E T R Y DIAGNOSTICS STATE 7 - TELEMETRY ENABLE/DISABLE Within this state, the TELEMETRY can be turned ON or OFF. If a telemetry heart rate is detected, it will be displayed when telemetry is set to ON.

  • Page 31: Diagnostics State 8 - English/Metric Units

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS E N G L I S H U N I T S DIAGNOSTICS STATE 8 - ENGLISH/METRIC UNITS Within this state, ENGLISH or METRIC units can be selected. The ‘DOWN ARROW’ will select METRIC units. The ‘UP ARROW’...

  • Page 32: Diagnostics State 9 - Model Selection

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS R E C U M B E N T DIAGNOSTICS STATE 9 - MODEL SELECTION Within this state, configuration as an upright or a recumbent LifeCycle can be selected. The ‘DOWN ARROW’ will configure as a Recumbent. The ‘UP ARROW’...

  • Page 33: Diagnostics State 10 - Watts Program Enable/Disable

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS WATT P R O G R A M DIAGNOSTICS STATE 10 - WATTS PROGRAM ENABLE/DISABLE Within this state, WATTS can be turned ON or OFF. By default, the LifeCycle will have the WATTS PROGRAM ON. The ‘DOWN ARROW’...

  • Page 34: Diagnostics State 11- Mets Program Enable/Disable

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS METS P R O G R A M DIAGNOSTICS STATE 11 - METS PROGRAM ENABLE/DISABLE Within this state, METS PROGRAM can be turned ON or OFF. By default, the LifeCycle will have the METS PROGRAM ON. The ‘DOWN ARROW’...

  • Page 35: Diagnostics State 12- Power Supply Configuration

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS B A T T E R Y DIAGNOSTICS STATE 12 - POWER SUPPLY CONFIGURATION Within this state, the power supply selection can be made. The arrow keys will scroll through the selections of '6 VOLT BATTERY', 'EXTERNAL SUPPLY', or '9 VOLT BATTERY'.

  • Page 36: Diagnostics State 13 - Total Hours And Statistics

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS H O U R S = DIAGNOSTICS STATE 13 - TOTAL HOURS and STATISTICS Upon entry to this state, TOTAL HOURS are displayed. STATISTICS can be displayed using the UP and DOWN arrow keys. The ‘UP ARROW’...

  • Page 37: Diagnostics State 14- Numeric Keys Configuration

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS N U M E R I C K E Y S DIAGNOSTICS STATE 14- NUMERIC KEYS CONFIGURATION Within this state, the unit can be configured as to the presence of numeric keys. The ‘DOWN ARROW’...

  • Page 38: Diagnostics State 15 Photo Shoot

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS 28:45 DIAGNOSTICS STATE 15 PHOTO SHOOT This state is solely intended to be used for PHOTO SHOOTS. None of the data items displayed are real. Press the ‘CLEAR/PAUSE’ key to return to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 14. Press the ‘START/ENTER’...

  • Page 39: Diagnostics State 15 Programs Enable/Disable (Integrated Pcb Only)

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS STATE 15 PROGRAMS ENABLE/DISABLE (Integrated PCB Only) Enable or disable HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, HEART RATE EXTREME, or REAL WORLD BIKE. The DOWN ARROW will display PROGRAMS OFF. The UP ARROW will display PROGRAMS ON.

  • Page 40: Diagnostics State 16 - Language Selection (Integrated Pcb Only)

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS STATE 16 LANGUAGE SELECTION (ntegrated PCB Only) Within this state, the LANGUAGE can be changed to nay one of 7 languages, including English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish or Portuguese. The UP ARROW will display the next language in the list.

  • Page 41: Diagnostics State 17 Eeprom Test (Integrated Pcb Only)

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS STATE 17 EEPROM TEST (Integrated PCB Only) Within this state, EEPROM can be tested. This diagnostic state tests the Display Console EEPROM by reading, writing, and replacing all used locations in the Display Console EEPROM.

  • Page 42: Diagnostics State 18 Photo Shoot (Integrated Pcb Only)

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS 28:45 DIAGNOSTICS STATE 18 PHOTO SHOOT (Integrated PCB Only) This state is solely intended to be used for PHOTO SHOOTS. None of the data items displayed are real. Press the ‘CLEAR/PAUSE’ key to return to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 17.

  • Page 43: Notes

    Lifecycle 9500 / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes NOTES:...

  • Page 44: Section Iii How To

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes SECTION III How To... SERVICE AND REPAIR GUIDES...

  • Page 45: Alternator

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To...REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR Tools Required: Combination wrenches, belt tension gage, and Phillips screwdriver 1. See “How To…Replace Shrouds” in this section. Alternator Tensioning Bolt 2. Disconnect all terminal wires noting their colors and tagging their locations.

  • Page 46: Power Grip Belt

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To...REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR BELT Tools Required: Combination wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, e-ring tool, center punch, and belt tensioning gage 1. See “How To…Replace Shrouds” in this section. Idler Bracket 2. Mark the position of the ALTERNATOR...
  • Page 47 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To...REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR BELT (Continued) 6. Remove the RETAINER BOLT and RETAINER from the end of the PULLEY shaft. 7. Remove the left E-RING from the left side of the PULLEY first, then remove the right E-RING.
  • Page 48 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To...REPLACE THE FREEWHEEL/PULLEY ASSEMBLY Tools Required: Combination wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, e-ring tool, center punch, and belt tensioning gage 1. See “How To…Replace Shrouds” in this section. 2. Mark the position of the...
  • Page 49 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To...REPLACE THE FREEWHEEL/PULLEY ASSEMBLY (Continued) 6. Remove the RETAINER BOLT and RETAINER from the end of the SHAFT. 7. Remove the left E-RING from the left side of the PULLEY first, then remove the right E-RING.
  • Page 50 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To...REPLACE THE POWER GRIP BELT Tools Required: Combination wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, e-ring tool, center punch, and belt tensioning gage 1. See “How To…Replace Shrouds” in this section. Idler Bracket 2. Mark the position of the ALTERNATOR...
  • Page 51 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To...REPLACE THE POWER GRIP BELT (Continued) 6. Remove the RETAINER BOLT and RETAINER from the end of the SHAFT. 7. Remove the left E-RING from the left side of the PULLEY first, then remove the right E-RING.
  • Page 52 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To...REPLACE THE SEAT LOCKING MECHANISM ASSEMBLY Tools Required: 5/32 inch hex key wrench 1. Disengage the LOCKING MECHANISM and slide the seat to its most forward position. 2. Remove the two 5/32 inch hex key screws from the LOCKING MECHANISM.
  • Page 53 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE CRANK ARM BEARINGS Tools Required: Special crank arm wrench required (available from Life Fitness), FT LBS. torque wrench, standard screwdriver, hex key set, and clean rag. Bearing Retaining Screw 1.
  • Page 54 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE CRANK ARM BEARINGS (Cont.) 13. Install the LEFT BEARING NUT assembly over the left CRANKARM, and hand-thread (counterclockwise). Using torque wrench, initially tighten 9-12 FT. LBS. seating torque, then back off the bearing nut and re-torque to 4 FT.

  • Page 55: Seat Locking Mechanism

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE SEAT ASSEMBLY and EXTRUSION Tools Required: 1/2 inch wrench, Standard screwdriver, and 5/32 inch Hex key wrench 1. See “How To…Replace Shrouds” in this section. 2. Remove the SEAT STOP in front of the seat support by removing two screws from the top and front of the seat assembly.

  • Page 56: Main Wire Harness

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To...REPLACE THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS Tools Required: 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8 inch wrenches, side cutters, and standard screwdriver Main Wire Harness 1. Refer to “How To…Replace Display (in handle bar) Console and Handle Bar” in this section to...

  • Page 57: Seat Roller Adjustment

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To...ADJUST SEAT ROLLER ADJUSTMENT Tools Required: Two torque wrenches, combination wrench set 1. The SEAT ROLLERS are adjusted to a specified resistance load. If the seat moves too freely with excessive side-to-side movement, then the seat rollers must be adjusted as follows.

  • Page 58: Battery (Lc9500Hr)

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE BATTERY(LC9500HR) Tools Required: Standard screwdriver 1. Tilt the bike on its side. 2. Disconnect the BLACK (neg) wire from the (-) post on the BATTERY then the RED (pos) wire from the (+) post.

  • Page 59: Battery (Lc9100)

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE BATTERY(LC9100) Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver 1. Locate and remove the SCREW from the Console BATTERY DOOR located on the rear of the CONSOLE. 9 Volt Alkaline Battery 2. Disconnect the 9 VOLT ALKALINE...

  • Page 60: Console And Handlebar Assembly

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE CONSOLE AND HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver and Allen wrench set 1. Remove four PHILLIPS SCREWS from Handle Bar the SUPPORT BRACKET. Telemetry Phillips Screws 2. Lift the DISPLAY CONSOLE off the...

  • Page 61: Alternator Control Board

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR CONTROL BOARD Tools Required: Standard screwdriver 1. Remove the right SHROUD. Refer to See How To...Replace Shrouds” in this section. 2. Note the WIRE HARNESS position and...

  • Page 62: Foot Strap

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE FOOT STRAP Tools Required: None NOTE: THE STRAP HAS BEEN INITIALED “L” FOR LEFT AND “R” FOR RIGHT TO SHOW PEDAL LOCATION. 1. Grasp the outside of the worn STRAP and pull AWAY and DOWN from the knob on the PEDAL.

  • Page 63: Front Wheel

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver 1. Remove the SCREW and WASHER at the end of the WHEEL. 2. Remove and discard WHEEL. 3. Install new wheel in reverse order.

  • Page 64: Digital Heart Rate Sensors (Lc9500Hr)

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE DIGITAL HEART RATE SENSORS (LC9500HR) Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, standard screwdriver, 5/64” hex key wrench KIT # GK20-00002-0002 NOTE: The kit you have received will come equipped with either 5/64” hex key button head screws or Phillips head pan screws.
  • Page 65 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE DIGITAL HEART RATE SENSORS (continued) Installing the new Lifepulse digital heart rate sensors: 4. Plug the Faston connector (red or white wire) to the back of the new, pre-assembled signal output sensor assembly (this will be the assembly without the screw access holes in the sensor) and locate it into position.

  • Page 66: Digital Heart Rate Pc Board (Lc9500Hr)

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE DIGITAL HEART RATE PC BOARD (LC9500HR) Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, pliers 1. Remove the four SCREWS securing the DISPLAY CONSOLE to the DISPLAY CONSOLE BRACKET. 2. Unplug the 10-PIN CONNECTOR, 4-PIN CONNECTOR, and the 3-PIN CONNECTOR from the back of the DISPLAY CONSOLE.

  • Page 67: Side Shrouds

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE SIDE SHROUDS Tools Required: 5/8 inch open-end wrench, standard screwdriver, torx wrench set 1. Remove the LEFT PEDAL in a Torque Shroud Screws clockwise rotation. 6-10 IN. LBS. 2. Remove the 2 screws securing the Right Shroud ENDCAP and remove.

  • Page 68: Pedals

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE PEDALS Tools Required: 5/8 inch open end wrench 1. To remove the LEFT PEDAL, place a 5/8 inch open end wrench on the PEDAL BOLT and turn the wrench clockwise.

  • Page 69: Seat Back

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE SEAT BACK Tools Required: 5/32 inch hex key wrench 1. Remove the four SCREWS from the SEAT BACK and remove the seat back. Seat Back Seat Frame 2. Position the new SEAT BACK against the SEAT FRAME and secure with four mounting SCREWS.

  • Page 70: Stabilizer Bar

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE STABILIZER BAR Tools Required: 1/2 inch wrench, short length of 2x4 board or a small box of same size to support bike 1. Raise the rear of the bike and support it with a piece of 2x4 board under the rear of the bike and in front of the STABILIZER BAR.

  • Page 71: Telemetry Receiver

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE TELEMETRY RECEIVER Tools Required: Phillips Screwdriver 1. Remove LABEL from front of cover. 2. Remove the two SCREWS and COVER under the HANDLEBAR. 3. Disconnect TELEMETRY RECEIVER from the wire cable. Removing the receiver from foam insulator.

  • Page 72: Seat Pad And Handlebar Assembly

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE SEAT PAD and HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Tools Required: Allen wrench set, Torx wrench set, and torque wrench 1. Remove the four ALLEN SCREWS and Seat Pad WASHERS securing the SEAT PAD to the SEAT ASSEMBLY.

  • Page 73: Locking Rack

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE LOCKING RACK Tools Required: Allen wrench set, torque wrench 1. Disengage LOCKING MECHANISM and slide SEAT ASSEMBLY to the rear of the Seat EXTRUSION. Assembly Locking Mechanism 2. Remove ALLEN SCREW from the front of the Locking Rack LOCKING RACK.

  • Page 74: Accessory Tray

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE ACCESSORY TRAY Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver and 5/32” Hex Key wrench Recumbent Models Kit Required 9500HR AK51-00072-0000 9100, 5500HR, 4500 AK51-00074-0000 1. Using a Hex Key wrench remove the four SCREWS (A) and WASHERS (B) securing the SEAT BACK (C).

  • Page 75: Notes

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes NOTES...

  • Page 76: Section Iv Electronics Overview

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes SECTION IV ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAMS...

  • Page 77: Lc9100 And Lc9500Hr Display Console Board (Dsp Heart Rate)

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW - LC9100 AND LC9500HR DISPLAY CONSOLE BOARD (Equipped with DSP Heart Rate PCB) Functional Description Connector P5 The Display Console Board is designed to work in conjunction with the Alternator Control Board. It reads the...
  • Page 78 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW – LC91 AND LC95HR DISPLAY CONSOLE (Equipped with DSP Heart Rate PCB) Connector Location Functional Description P5 is an 8 pin connector that HR-ENABLE (3.8 VDC) connects the Life Pulse Board to the Console Board.
  • Page 79 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW - DISPLAY CONSOLE BOARD (Equipped with Integrated PCB) Functional Description P9 and P10 The Display Console Board is designed to work in conjunction with the Alternator Control Board. It reads the keypad input for changes or updates by the user, and refreshes the status LEDs, data display, and profile display matrix.
  • Page 80 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW - DISPLAY CONSOLE BOARD (Equipped with Integrated PCB) Connector Location Functional Description Heart rate connector Right + Right - Left - Left + P9 and P10 are 8 pin connectors...

  • Page 81: Lc9100 Alternator Control Board

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW - LC9100 ALTERNATOR CONTROL BOARD Functional Description The Alternator Control Board is designed to regulate the alternator voltage by modulating the field current. It regulates the pass current (RPM signal) from the...

  • Page 82: Lc9500Hr Alternator Control Board

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW - LC9500HR ALTERNATOR CONTROL BOARD Functional Description The Alternator Control Board is designed to regulate the alternator voltage by modulating the field current. It regulates the pass current (RPM signal) from the...

  • Page 83: Alternator

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW - ALTERNATOR Functional Description The 12 volt, 35 amp Alternator is designed to provide electrical power to the product, supply load resistance while providing electrical power, and provide the RPM signal from the AC TAP to the Alternator Control Board.
  • Page 84 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR LC9100 MOSI MISO NETSEL~ NETOFF~ VSYS...
  • Page 85 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR LC9500HR (Integrated PCB) GREEN WHITE *BLACK...
  • Page 86 Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR LC9500HR (DSP Heart Rate Board) MOSI MISO NETSEL~ NETOFF~ VSYS HR-DO HR-DI *GREEN LEFT *WHITE VSYS RIGHT *RED VSYS *BLACK HR-ENABLE...

  • Page 87: Notes

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes NOTES:...

  • Page 88: Section V Parts Identification

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes SECTION V PARTS IDENTIFICATION...
  • Page 89 Lifecycle 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes LC91R-0100-26 SN 476098-Up Display Console SK51-00073-0001(R) Eng/Met AK51-00073-0003 Ger/Met Overlay Bezel Battery Cover(Black) AK51-00073-0004 Spn/Met SK51-00035-0001Eng/Met AK51-00073-0007 Frn/Met OK36-01035-0006 AK51-00035-0003 Ger/Met AK51-00073-0008 Itl/Met AK51-00035-0004 Spn/Met AK51-00073-0009 Dut/Met AK51-00035-0007 Frn/Met AK51-00035-0008 Itl/Met AK51-00035-0009 Dut/Met Polar HR Kit Grips Console Case(Black) SK40-00045-0001...
  • Page 90 Lifecycle 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes LC91R-0100-26 SN 4763098-Up Bearing w/ Cranknut (LT) AK18-00029-0001 Crankarm Tabbed Lockwasher OK18-01281-0000 OK18-01280-0001 Crankarm Bearing(RT) w/Cranknut Left Cranknut AK18-00116-0001 OK18-01059-0002 Crank Bearing Set GK51-00002-0001 Bearing Retainer Screw 0017-00101-1615 Idler Arm Bracket Console Wire harness OK51-01022-0000 AK51-00060-0000 Grip...

  • Page 91: Lc91R-0100-26 (Sn 476098-Up)

    Lifecycle 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes LC91R-0100-26 SN 476098-Up End Cap OK19-01208-0000 Seat Assembly w/o Back SK51-00027-0000 Locking Mechanism SK51-00053-0000 Front Stop Bracket OK51-01062-0000 Plastic Shield Roller Guard OK19-01185-0000 OK51-01059-0000 Shroud Bracket OK51-01027-0000 Shroud w/ Decal(RT) SK51-00059-0001 Shroud w/ Decal(LT) Shroud Decal(RT) SK51-00059-0002 OK51-01051-0000...

  • Page 92: Lc91R-0100-29

    Lifecycle 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes LC91R-0100-29 Overlay Bezel AK49-00033-0001Eng/Met AK49-00033-0003 Ger/Met AK49-00033-0004 Spn/Eur AK49-00033-0005 Spn/Met Battery Cover(Black) AK49-00033-0007 Frn/Met OK36-01035-0006 Display Console AK49-00033-0008 Itl/Met AK51-00081-0001 AK49-00033-0009 Dut/Met AK49-00033-0010 Frn/Met Polar HR Kit Grips Console Case(Black) SK40-00045-0001 OK14-01124-0000 OK36-01034-0006 Pedal w/Strap(L) AK17-00026-0015 Console Post Assembly SK51-00022-0000...
  • Page 93 Lifecycle 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes LC91R-0100-29 Bearing Kit GK51-00002-0001 Bearing w/Cranknut (LT) AK18-00029-0001 Crankarm Tabbed Lockwasher OK18-01281-0000 OK18-01280-0001 Crankarm Bearing(RT) w/Cranknut Left Cranknut AK18-00116-0001 OK18-01059-0002 Crank Bearing Set GK51-00002-0001 Bearing Retainer Screw 0017-00101-1615 Idler Arm Bracket Console Wire harness OK51-01022-0000 AK51-00013-0000 Heart Rate Electrode Kit...
  • Page 94 Lifecycle 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes LC91R-0100-29 End Cap 0K19-01208-0000 Seat Assembly w/o Back SK51-00011-0000 Locking Mechanism SK51-00053-0000 Front Stop Bracket 0K51-01062-0000 Plastic Shield Roller Guard 0K19-01185-0000 0K51-01059-0000 Shroud Bracket 0K51-01027-0000 Shroud w/ Decal(RT) AK51-00085-0001 Shroud w/ Decal(LT) Shroud Decal(RT) AK51-00085-0002 0K51-01087-0000 Shroud Decal(LT)

  • Page 95: Lc95R-0100-26 (Sn 638144-Up)

    Lifecycle 9500HR Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes LC95R-0100-26 SN 638144-Up Display Console SK51-00010-0001(R) Eng/Met Overlay Bezel SK51-00010-0003 Ger/Met SK51-00069-0001Eng/Met AK51-00010-0004 Spn/Eur AK51-00069-0003 Ger/Met AK51-00010-0005 Spn/Met Battery Cover(Black) AK51-00069-0004 Spn/Eur AK51-00010-0006 Jap/Met OK36-01035-0006 AK51-00069-0005 Spn/Met AK51-00010-0007 Frn/Eur AK51-00069-0007 Frn/Eur AK51-00010-0008 Itl/Met AK51-00069-0008 Itl/Met...
  • Page 96 Lifecycle 9500HR Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes LC95R-0100-26 SN 638144-Up Bearing Kit GK51-00002-0001 Crankarm Bearing w/ Cranknut (LT) OK18-01281-0000 AK18-00029-0001 Crankarm Bearing(RT) w/Cranknut Tabbed Lockwasher AK18-00116-0001 OK18-01280-0000 Crank Bearing Kit GK51-00002-0001 Left Cranknut OK18-01059-0002 Bearing Retainer Screw 0017-00101-1615 Idler Arm Bracket...
  • Page 97 Lifecycle 9500HR Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes LC95R-0100-26 SN 638144-Up End Cap OK19-01208-0000 HR Wire Harness Seat Assembly w/o Back AK19-00081-0001 SK51-00011-0000 Locking Mechanism SK51-00053-0000 Front Stop Bracket OK51-01062-0000 Plastic Shield Roller Guard OK19-01185-0000 OK51-01059-0000 Shroud Bracket OK51-01027-0000 Shroud w/ Decal(RT)

  • Page 98: Lc95R-0100-29

    Lifecycle 9500HR Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes LC95R-0100-29 Display Console AK51-00087-0001(R) Eng/Met Overlay Bezel AK51-00087-0003 Ger/Met AK51-00069-0001Eng/Met AK51-00087-0004 Spn/Eur AK51-00069-0003 Ger/Met AK51-00087-0005 Spn/Met Battery Cover(Black) AK51-00069-0004 Spn/Eur AK51-00087-0006 Jap/Met OK36-01035-0006 AK51-00069-0005 Spn/Met AK51-00087-0007 Frn/Eur AK51-00069-0007 Frn/Eur AK51-00087-0008 Itl/Met AK51-00069-0008 Itl/Met AK51-00087-0009 Dut/Met...
  • Page 99 Lifecycle 9500HR Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes LC95R-0100-29 Bearing Kit GK51-00002-0001 Crankarm Bearing w/ Cranknut (LT) OK18-01281-0000 AK18-00029-0001 Crankarm Bearing(RT) w/Cranknut Tabbed Lockwasher AK18-00116-0001 OK18-01280-0000 Crank Bearing Kit GK51-00002-0001 Left Cranknut OK18-01059-0002 Bearing Retainer Screw 0017-00101-1615 Idler Arm Bracket Heart Rate Electrode Kit...
  • Page 100 Lifecycle 9500HR Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes LC95R-0100-29 End Cap OK19-01208-0000 HR Wire Harness Seat Assembly w/o Back AK19-00081-0001 SK51-00011-0000 Locking Mechanism SK51-00053-0000 Front Stop Bracket OK51-01062-0000 Plastic Shield Roller Guard OK19-01185-0000 OK51-01059-0000 Shroud Bracket OK51-01027-0000 Shroud w/ Decal(RT) SK51-00015-0001 Shroud w/ Decal(LT)

  • Page 101: Notes

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes NOTES:...

  • Page 102: Section Vi Miscellaneous Information

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes SECTION VI MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION...

  • Page 103: Model Identification And Serial Number Location

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes MODEL IDENTIFICATION and SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Serial Number Location...

  • Page 104: Preventive Maintenance Tips

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS Preventive Maintenance Schedule DAILY MONTHLY BI-ANNUALLY HOUSING Inside Clean Outside Clean ALTERNATOR CONTROL Heatsink Clean Connectors Inspect Board Inspect Belt (Power Grip) Inspect Crank Bearings Inspect Pedals Clean/Inspect Freewheel Pulley...

  • Page 105: Unpacking Instructions

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Unpacking Instructions IMPORTANT SAVE YOUR PACKING MATERIALS IN CASE OF RETURN Seat Back Handlebar Assembly Accessory Tray (model R9i only) Display Console Operation Manual Installation Instructions Parts Bag Note: Console assembly is not included with...

  • Page 106: Communicating By Fax

    Simply make a copy (or copies) of the FAX sheet and fill in the necessary information. You may FAX us at any time, 24 hours a day, to either of the numbers shown. A Life Fitness service representative will process your order, or respond to your problem, as quickly as possible.
  • Page 107 CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES PARTS ORDER SALE ( IF BOTH PLEASE INDICATE ) PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY NAME: CUSTOMER NO: DATE: PHONE: FAX: CONTACT NAME: METHOD OF SHIPMENT: 1 DAY 2 DAY GROUND PARTS ORDER FORM ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING PRODUCT NAME: SERIAL NO.

  • Page 108: Notes

    Lifecycle 9500HR / 9100 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes NOTES:...

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