Push handle not steering? Worked well only for a few days, now only barely steers to one side. Any easy fixes or should I return?
358027
If you call Schwinn they will send you the parts to fix it at no charge. Schwinn is a very nice company. They have sent out 2 sets of parts and its working fine for now.
358028
Ours works fine, so if you have a defective one, I would return it and get another one.
358029
We just bought this bike and after 2 days the parent handle steering went out also. Did you have any luck fixing it or returning it?
358030
I'm not aware of issues with the push handle.My son is too happy someone is pushing him instead of him trying to pedal. LOL
358031
There is a wire connecting the handle to the steering wheel. Our push handle was amazing for about a week, then my son turned the steering all the way around and broke the wire and it doesn't steer anymore. I don't think there is an easy fix--you'd have to tale the whole steering mechanism apart and replace the wire.
784484
Andrew, is it possible you are turning the handle too quickly? It takes a slow, steady, "gentle" turn ... I don't know if that will help. (Also, if you turn the handle counter-clockwise, you are only supposed to go 1/4 turn (or something like that; not far or can hurt machine).
1909947
Unscrew the handle (not all the way) and you will figure it out! JUST ROTATE THE HANDLE A LITTLE BIT AND RE TIGHTEN.
1427363
If you really just bought it last summer then contact KitchenAid----They stand behind their products. Also---The handle is just a push-on so they may just send you a new handle.
1304217
lol, your better off than me. I lost my key. But it seems to me I had the same problem, and it turned out to be I just had the have the open and close handle in a certain position for the key to work. Play with that sequence and hope it helps.
957878
Hi Diamond Girl, Try lubricating the front wheel with some WD40. Maybe the front wheel is sticking a bit and not responding to the handle! Good luck, Alison.
1995316
I have. It is working just like day one. The only thing is that the black rubber grip on the push handle started to peel off, I used electrical tape to secure it. It works perfect still.
1831049
I haven't had that problem. I'm left handed but not sure if I use it like a left-hander or right-hander. Perhaps you have the handle in the wrong position.
1204837
send it back. Both sides should work. I love mine and you will too once it works correctly.
845496
I had the *exact* same issue. I learned by tapping the unit on the side until the handle jiggles up and down makes it much easier to then simply lift the handle off the top. **UPDATE Fe b 20th** Nevermind, it has now become almost impossible to remove the handle. I now loathe trying to remove the top since it could take anywhere from 3 minutes - 10 minutes... along with a bruised palm of my hand.
843909
I had a problem with the flush handle assembly occasionally sticking in the down position after flushing. The water would continue to run until you pulled up on the handle returning it to the rest position. During this time it became hard to push. I removed the handle and cassette associated with it and shot silicone spray through the handle shaft into the cassette. Now it works like it was supposed to. I don't know if this is the source of your problem but I would hear the toilet running occasionally and found this lack of lubrication to be the problem.
1513049
You have to loosen the knobs on the side, put the handle in the position you want it then tighten the knobs. Hope that helps.
750780
Are you sure the clutch was bad? My clutch was locked up fully with melted belt. Does brush spin ok by hand? If not, replace it. Make sure both belts on clutch spin freely also.
810501
Try pushing the steering stick all the way to the left or right right at take off. It should correct the spin shortly after take off. More than likely, you may have 'unbalanced' one of the sides of the helicopter and it tends to spin that way at lift off. I had the same problem with mine, so I just start with the stick pushed all the way to the right every time now, and it works fine. You may also have to crank the slip stream in that direction as well. Good luck.
436499
You may check the installation instruction comes with the package plus the package may contain a pin which will be used to push a thing to change the direction of the handle. kth
516506
Had the same problem. Easy solution. You are not pulling the clutch handle out far enough to engage the drive.
1166457
I bought the Barbie bike and put it together. The steering is not tight at all. Hope this helps!!