Replacing the recoil bushing on your Hybrid Series rower is a relatively advanced repair to perform.
The process below is applicable to all Hybrid Series rower models equipped with a metal clutch.
Step 1
Remove the handle from the Handle rests and place the Handle in the full forward position.
Step 2
Stand the WaterRower upright and disconnect the bungee from the Recoil Belt as shown.
Step 3
Lay the WaterRower down and slowly pull the handle so that the drive strap unwinds from the clutch housing. Do this gently as pulling too fast will cause the recoil belt to wind up too much.
Step 4
Remove the Tie Rods and JCBs connecting the Top Deck to the tank assembly as shown.
Step 5
Remove the Top Deck assembly as shown, being careful not o dislodge the guide pulleys. Disconnect the sensor wire from the monitor wire. You may have to disconnect the Tacho Pulley. Disconnect the Tacho motor plug.
Step 6
Remove the Tacho belt and the Tacho clutch pulley as shown.
Step 7
Remove the clutch roll pin as shown. You will need a hammer and punch (or a slender bolt) for this procedure.
Step 8
Remove the clutch assembly as shown.
Step 9
Remove the Recoil Bush and Recoil Bush shim washer as shown.
Step 10
Replace the Recoil Bush shim washer and the Recoil Bush.
Step 11
Replace the clutch assembly as shown.
Step 12
Replace the clutch retaining pin as shown. It is important to make sure that the pin hole in the paddle shaft and the pin hole in the clutch line up. You may need to lift the paddle shaft to line up the 2 holes. Use a screwdriver or punch to keep these holes aligned while you hammer in the pin.
Step 13
Replace the Tacho belt and the Tacho clutch pulley as shown.
Step 14
Reconnect the sensor to the monitor. Replace the Tacho belt. Replace the top deck.
Step 15
Replace the JCBs and Tie Rods connecting the Top Deck to the tank assembly as shown. Ensure that the Tie Rod cross dowel slots are aligned with the Tie Rod. You may utilize a screwdriver to assist this. Before tightening the screw, use a long slender screwdriver to lift the Tacho belt onto the Tacho motor pulley and the Tacho clutch pulley.
Step 16
Take the new handle assembly and pass the Velcro end over the large pulley in the forward riser as shown. (The Velcro should face the large pulley as it passes between the wire riser form and the pulley).
Step 17
Pass the Drive Strap around the large pulley and underneath the Top Deck back towards the clutch housing. Pass the end of the Drive Strap inside (towards the centre of the machine) the Drive Strap guide pulley (the upper of the two guide pulleys). Take the end of the Drive Strap and place the edge against the join in the mating Velcro on the clutch housing as shown.
Step 18
Check that the belt orientation is correct. Slowly rotate the clutch (in a clockwise direction, as viewed from above) to feed the Drive Strap onto the clutch housing as shown. Make sure that the Drive Strap feeds evenly onto the clutch. Wind the Drive Strap onto the clutch so that the handle reaches its full forward position, as shown.
Step 19
If your Recoil Belt is still attached to the Recoil Bush then go onto step 20. Otherwise it will be necessary to reconnect the recoil. If you feel unsure about the orientation of the recoil it may be best to go through this process anyhow.
Step 20
With the handle in the full forward position, it is important that the Recoil Belt wraps around the Recoil Bush between one and two turns. Once this is so pass the Recoil Belt inside (towards the centre of the machine) the Recoil Belt guide pulley (the lower of the two guide pulleys) and over the two pulleys in the forward riser. Pass the belt underneath the machine towards the bungee as shown.
Step 21
Stand the WaterRower upright and connect the Recoil Belt to the bungee as shown.
Note: If the Recoil Belt buckle and the D-ring have been removed it will be necessary to refit them before Step 21 may be completed. Refer to the Recoil Buckle Replacement Instruction for details.