Gold's Gym GGEL66008.0 User manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. eep this manual
for future reference.
Serial Number
Decal
Model No. GGEL66008.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
USERʼS MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICALEXERCISER ..................................................14
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................22
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................23
PARTLIST ..............................................................................24
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
The drawing here shows the location(s) of the
warning decal(s). If a decal is missing or illegible,
see the front cover of this manual and request a
free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the
location shown. Note: The decal(s) may not be
shown at actual size.
GOLD'S GYM is a registered trademark of Gold's Gym International, Inc. This product is manufactured and
distributed under license from Gold's Gym International, Inc.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical
exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or
persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
3. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use your elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
4. eep your elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place your elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.
Make sure that there is at least 3 ft. (1 m) of
clearance in the front and rear of your ellipti-
cal exerciser and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. eep children under age 12 and pets away
from your elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. Your elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 275 lbs.
(125 kg).
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your elliptical exer-
ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.
9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the upper
body arms when mounting, dismounting, or
using your elliptical exerciser.
10. eep your back straight while using your
elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the userʼs move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.
12. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
13. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
14. Use your elliptical exerciser only as
described in this manual.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing the revolutionary
GOLDʼS GYM®MAXX STRIDETRAINER 680 elliptical
exerciser. The MAXX STRIDETRAINER 680 elliptical
exerciser provides a wide array of features designed
to make your workouts at home more effective and
enjoyable—and when youʼre not exercising, the
unique elliptical exerciser can be folded out of the
way.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-
tions after reading this manual, please see the front
cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the
product model number and serial number before con-
tacting us. The model number and the location of the
serial number decal are shown on the front cover of
this manual.
To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the elliptical
exerciser at www.workoutwarehouse.com/
registration.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arm
Disc
Wheel
Pedal
Latch Button
Stride Adjustment Knob
Water Bottle Holder*
Console
Crank Arm
Handle
Fan
*Water bottle is not included

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M8 Split
Washer (97)–10
Wave Washer
(80)–2
M10 x 80mm Patch Screw (93)–4
Large Wave
Washer (89)–2
M8 x 22mm
Washer (31)–2
M8 Locknut
(94)–2
M8 x 58mm Shoulder
Bolt (104)–2
M8 x 19mm Patch
Screw (86)–6
M4 x 16mm
Screw (78)–4
M10 Washer
(95)–4
M10 x 20mm Patch
Screw (68)–4
M8 x 40mm Patch
Screw (90)–6
M8x12mm Patch
Screw (84)–6
M10 Spring
Washer (99)–4
M4 x 25mm Screw
(114)–2
ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call 1-800-445-2480.
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parenthe-
ses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The
number following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have
been preassembled. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.

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2. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Folding
Frame (2) with two M10 x 80mm Patch Screws
(93) and two M10 Spring Washers (99).
2
1.
While another person lifts the front of the Frame
(1), attach the Front Stabilizer (4) to the Frame
with two M10 x 80mm Patch Screws (93) and
two M10 Spring Washers (99).
4
3
2
93
99
99
93
99
99
1
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin
assembling the elliptical exerciser.

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3. See the inset drawing. Hold the handle, press
the latch button, and unfold the elliptical exer-
ciser so that the Rear Stabilizer (3) rests on the
floor.
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4. Have another person hold the Water Bottle
Holder (19) and the Upright (10) near the Frame
(1) as shown. Insert the Wire Harness (64)
upward through the Water Bottle Holder and the
Upright.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (64) from
falling inside the Upright (10), secure the
Wire Harness with a rubber band.
64
10
19
1
3
3
Latch
Button
Handle

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5. Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (64).
While another person slides the Water Bottle
Holder (19) upward, attach the Upright (10) to
the Frame (1) with four M8 x 19mm Patch
Screws (86) and four M8 Split Washers (97).
64
86
86
97
10
19
1
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (64)
97
97
97
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6. Attach the Water Bottle Holder (19) to the
Upright (10) with two M4 x 25mm Screws (114).
114
10
19

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7. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the Upper Body Axle (71) and to two
Wave Washers (80).
Insert the Upper Body Axle (71) through the
Frame (1). Place a Wave Washer (80) on each
end of the Upper Body Axle.
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71
80
80
Grease
Grease
1
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8. Identify the Left and Right Upper Body Legs
(24, 72), which are marked with “L” and “R”
stickers, and orient them as shown.
Slide the Left and Right Upper Body Legs (24,
72) onto the left and right sides of the Upper
Body Axle (71).
Attach the Upper Body Legs (24, 72) to the
Upper Body Axle (71) with two M8 x 19mm
Patch Screws (86) and two M8 x 22mm
Washers (31).
86 31 24
71
72
31
86

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9. Identify the Left and Right Upper Body Arms
(22, 23), which are marked with “L” and “R”
stickers, and orient them as shown.
Attach each Upper Body Arm (22, 23) with three
M8 x 12mm Patch Screws (84).
Orient the two Handle Covers (48) as shown.
Slide the Handle Covers onto the Upper Body
Arms (22, 23) so that they cover the Patch
Screws (84). Note: The Handle Covers may
already be placed on the Upper Body Arms.
48
48
22
23
84
84
84
10. The Console (11) can use four D batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
IMPORTANT: If the Console has been
exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to
warm to room temperature before inserting
batteries. Otherwise, you may damage the
console displays or other electronic compo-
nents. Remove the battery cover, insert the bat-
teries into the battery compartment, and reat-
tach the battery cover. Make sure to orient the
batteries as shown by the diagram inside
the battery compartment.
To purchase an optional AC adapter, contact
the store where you purchased this product
or call the telephone number on the cover of
this manual. To avoid damaging the console,
use only a manufacturer-supplied AC
adapter. Plug one end of the AC adapter into
the jack on the console; plug the other end into
an outlet installed in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
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Battery
Cover
Batteries
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