Gold's Gym MAXX STRIDETRAINER 880 User manual

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USERʼS MANUAL
Model No. GGEL68108.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. eep this manual
for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICALEXERCISER ..................................................12
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................20
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................21
PARTLIST ..............................................................................24
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing 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 loca-
tion shown. Note: The decal(s) may not be shown
at actual size.

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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 300 lbs.
(136 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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Pulse Sensor
Stereo Cable
Upper Body Arm
Pedal Disc
Wheel
Pedal
Stereo Speakers
Water Bottle Holder*
Console
Leveling Foot
Handle Latch Button
Ramp
Incline nob
Storage Magnet
Fan
Pedal Arm Latch
*Water bottle is not included
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing the revolutionary
GOLDʼS GYM®MAXX STRIDETRAINER 880 elliptical
exerciser. The MAXX STRIDETRAINER 880 elliptical
exerciser provides an 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.

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M10 x 93mm Patch Screw (82)–4
M10 x 25mm
Washer (87)–2
M8 Split
Washer (101)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (97)–16
M6 Split Washer
(102)–8
M6 x 35mm Patch
Screw (109)–4
M6 x 62mm
Patch Screw (108)–4
M8.5 x 16mm x
1.5mm Washer
(103)–6
Link Arm
Spacer (74)–4
M8 x 20mm Patch
Screw (107)–4
M8 x 25mm Patch
Screw (110)–2
M10 x 20mm Patch
Screw (111)–2
M8 x 15mm Patch
Screw (106)–10
M10 Curved
Washer (99)–4
Wave Washer
(100)–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. While another person lifts the Folding Frame
(2), attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Folding
Frame with two M10 x 93mm Patch Screws (82)
and two M10 Curved Washers (99).
Next, tighten the Center Foot (95) into the
Frame (1).
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82
2
95
1
99
99
2
1.
If there is a shipping bracket attached to the
rear of the Folding Frame (not shown), remove
the screw and the shipping bracket from the
Folding Frame. Discard the screw and the ship-
ping bracket.
See HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD THE
ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER on page 12 and
unfold the elliptical exerciser.
While another person lifts the front of the Frame
(1), attach the Front Stabilizer (4) to the Frame
with two M10 x 93mm Patch Screws (82) and
two M10 Curved Washers (99).
4
99
99
82
1
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin
assembling the elliptical exerciser.

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3. Attach the Front Ramp Cover (6) to the
Ramp (5) with four M4 x 16mm Screws (97).
Slide an M10 x 25mm Washer (87) onto an M10
x 20mm Patch Screw (111). Tighten the Button
Screw into one end of the Ramp Axle (72).
Apply a small amount of the included grease to
the Ramp Axle.
Orient the Ramp (5) as shown. Align the lower
end of the Ramp with the welded tube on the
Frame (1). Insert the Ramp Axle (72) into the
Ramp and the welded tube. Then, pull the
Ramp nob (9), lower the Ramp, and engage
the Ramp Pin (62) in one of the three adjust-
ment holes in the front of the Frame.
Slide an M10 x 25mm Washer (87) onto an M10
x 20mm Patch Screw (111). Tighten the Patch
Screw into the open end of the Ramp Axle (72).
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Adjustment
Holes
5
1
72
Grease
111
97
111
87
87
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4. Identify the Left Pedal (34) and the Left Pedal
Arm (32), which are marked with stickers.
Attach the Left Pedal (34) to the Left Pedal
Arm (32) with two M6 x 62mm Patch Screws
(108), two M6 x 35mm Patch Screws (109), and
four M6 Split Washers (102).
Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) to the
Right Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same
way.
34
108
102
102
109
109
32
4
102

5. Insert the Roller (38) on the Left Pedal Arm (32)
and the Roller on the Right Pedal Arm (33) into
the sides of the Ramp (5).
Attach the Rear Ramp Cover (7) to the
Ramp (5) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (97).
See the inset drawing. Lift the Pedal Arm
Latch (41) on the Left Pedal Arm (32), and set
the end of the Left Pedal Arm on the left Crank
Bushing Sleeve (54). Release the Pedal Arm
Latch, and make sure that the Left Pedal Arm is
securely connected to the Crank Bushing
Sleeve.
Connect the Right Pedal Arm (not shown) to
the right Crank Bushing Sleeve (not shown)
in the same way.
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5
5
41
54
32
38
32
33

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7. Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (22) to the left
Upper Body Leg (24) with three M8 x 15mm
Patch Screws (106).
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (23) in the
same way.
6. While another person holds the Upright (10)
near the Frame (1), connect the ends of the
Upper Wire Harness (65) to the ends of the
Lower Wire Harness (64).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Carefully insert
the Upright (10) into the Frame (1). Attach the
Upright with four M8 x 20mm Patch Screws
(107) and four M8 Split Washers (101).
22
23
24
106
7
6
65
64
107
101 101
1
10
Avoid pinching
the wires
107

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8. Hold the Left Rear Upper Body Cover (26) and
the Left Front Upper Body Cover (27) around
the left Upper Body Leg (24). Attach the Upper
Body Covers with five M4 x 16mm Screws (97).
Attach the Right Rear Upper Body Cover
(28) and the Right Front Upper Body Cover
(29) in the same way.
24
97
26
28
27
97
8
29
9. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on
the Left Link Arm (30), to the axle on the Left
Pedal Arm (32), and to a Wave Washer (100).
Slide the Wave Washer (100) onto the axle on
the Left Pedal Arm (32). Next, slide a Link Arm
Spacer (74) onto the axle on the Left Link Arm
(30).
Then, insert the axle on the Left Link Arm (30)
into the left Upper Body Leg (24) while sliding
the Left Link Arm onto the axle on the Left
Pedal Arm (32).
Repeat this step with the Right Link Arm
(31).
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32
100
30
Grease
Grease
31
24
74