NordicTrack GX 4.1 User manual

CAUT ON
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Serial Number Decal
(under frame)
Model No. NTEVEX74911.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
USER'S MANUAL
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WARN NG DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing shows the location(s) of the warning
decal(s). f 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
PARTIDENTIFICATIONCHART ..............................................................5
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................6
HOWTOUSETHEHEARTRATEMONITOR ...................................................11
HOWTOUSETHEEXERCISEBI E .........................................................12
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................21
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................23
PARTLIST ..............................................................................25
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................27
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
RECYCLINGINFORMATION.........................................................BackCover
NORDICTRAC is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
This product should
always be used on a
level surface.
This product is not
intended for
therapeutic use.
Misuse of this machine
may result in serious
injury.
Read user’s manual
prior to use and follow
all warnings and
instructions.
Do not allow children
on or around machine.
User weight must not
exceed 275 pounds.
Replace label if
damaged, illegible,
or removed.

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WARN NG: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your exercise bike before using your exercise bike.
CON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. Use the exercise bike only as described in
this manual.
3. t is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise bike are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
4. The exercise bike is intended for home use
only. Do not use the exercise bike in a com-
mercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the exercise bike indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not put the exercise
bike in a garage or covered patio, or near
water.
6. Place the exercise bike on a level surface
with at least 2 ft. (0.6 m) of clearance around
the exercise bike. To protect the floor or
carpet from damage, place a mat under the
exercise bike.
7. nspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
8. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the exercise bike at all times.
9. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the exercise bike. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
10. The exercise bike should not be used by
persons weighing more than 275 lbs.
(125 kg).
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's 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. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise bike; do not arch your back.
13. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. f you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
MPORTANT PRECAUT ONS

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Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Seat
Seat Post
Seat Adjustment nob
Leveling Foot
Leveling nob
Wheel
Pedal/Strap
Console
Handlebar
Seat Post nob
Adjustment nob
BEFORE YOU BEG N
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
NORDICTRAC ®GX 4.1 exercise bike. Cycling is an
effective exercise for increasing cardiovascular fitness,
building endurance, and toning the body. The GX 4.1
exercise bike provides an impressive selection of fea-
tures designed to make your workouts at home more
effective and enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the exercise bike. If you have questions
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 contacting
us. The model number and the location of the serial
number decal are shown on the front cover of this
manual.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Length: 3 ft. 5 in. (104 cm)
Width: 1 ft. 11 in. (58 cm)
Weight: 82 lbs. (37 kg)

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PART DENT F CAT ON CHART
See the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parentheses below each
drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The number following
the key number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: f a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if
it has been preassembled. To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools for assembly.
M4 x 16mm
Screw (90)–6
M
M10 x 95mm Patch
Screw (76)–4
M8 x 20mm
Patch Screw
(74)–4
M8 Split
Washer (75)–8
M8 Washer
(43)–2
M8 Locknut
(72)–4
M6 x 60mm Bolt Set (51)–1
M6 x 70mm Bolt Set (50)–1
M4 x 22mm
Screw (94)–2
M4 x 5mm
Patch Screw
(91)–1

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ASSEMBLY
• Assembly requires two persons.
•Place all parts in a cleared area and remove
the packing materials. Do not dispose of the
packing materials until you complete all
assembly steps.
• To identify small parts, see page 5.
• n addition to the included tool(s), assembly
requires the following tools:
one adjustable wrench
one Phillips screwdriver
Assembly may be easier if you have a socket set
or a set of ratchet wrenches. To avoid damaging
parts, do not use power tools.
1. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1)
with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws (76).
2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame (1)
with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws (76).
1
2
3
2
76
76
1
1

7
3
6
Adjustment
Holes
127
3. Loosen the Adjustment nob (27) in the Frame
(1) a few turns.
Orient the Seat Post (6) as shown. Then, pull
the Adjustment nob (27) outward and insert
the Seat Post into the Frame (1).
Slide the Seat Post (6) upward or downward to
the desired position, and release the Adjustment
nob (27).
Move the Seat Post (6) upward or downward
slightly to make sure that the Adjustment
Knob (27) is engaged in one of the adjust-
ment holes in the Seat Post. Then, tighten the
Adjustment nob.
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23
24
75
72
26
91 6
4. Orient the Seat (23) and the Seat Carriage (24)
as shown.
Attach the Seat (23) to the Seat Carriage (24)
with four M8 Locknuts (72) and four M8 Split
Washers (75).
Slide the Seat Carriage (24) onto the Seat Post
(6). Then, slide the Seat Carriage all the way
forward and tighten the Seat Adjustment nob
(26).
Attach an M4 x 5mm Patch Screw (91) to the
rear of the Seat Post (6).

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5. Apply some of the included grease to an M6 x
70mm Bolt Set (50).
Orient the Handlebar (5) and the Upright (4) as
shown.
While a second person holds the Handlebar (5)
near the Upright (4), insert the Extension Wire
(59) upward through the Handlebar.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Extension Wire (59).
Attach the Handlebar (5) to the Upright (4) with
the M6 x 70mm Bolt Set (50) and two M8
Washers (43).
Then, attach an M6 x 60mm Bolt Set (51)
through the lower bracket on the Handlebar (5).
5
59
5
43
43
50
51
51
50
4
Grease
Avoid pinching the
Extension Wire (59)
6
90
6. While another person holds the Console (13)
near the Handlebar (5), insert the long receiver
wire (A) on the Console through the Handlebar
as shown.
Then, connect the other wires on the Console
(13) to the Extension Wire (59) and to the Pulse
Wire (61).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (13) to the Handlebar (5) with four M4
x 16mm Screws (90).
Avoid pinching
the wires
13
61
A
59
5

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7
7. Orient the Upright (4) assembly and the Pivot
Cover (12) as shown.
Slide the Pivot Cover (12) upward to the
Handlebar (5). Tip: Bend and flex the Pivot
Cover slightly to slide it over the Handlebar.
Avoid pinching the wires.
Connect the long receiver wire (A) to the
Receiver Wire (B).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Pivot Cover (12) to the Handlebar (5) with two
M4 x 16mm Screws (90) and two M4 x 22mm
Screws (94).
Pivot the Handlebar (5) until the hole in the
Handlebar is aligned with an adjustment hole in
the Upright (4).
Tighten an Adjustment nob (27) into the
Handlebar (5) and an adjustment hole in the
Upright (4). Make sure that the Adjustment
Knob is engaged in one of the adjustment
holes.
4
12
A
B
94
94
90
90
27
Hole
Adjustment
Holes
5
8
75
75
75
74
74
58
59
8. Slide the Front Shield Cover (7) upward onto
the Upright (4).
While another person holds the Upright (4) near
the Frame (1), connect the Extension Wire (59)
to the Main Wire (58).
Insert the Upright (4) into the Frame (1).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Upright (4) with four M8 x 20mm Patch Screws
(74) and four M8 Split Washers (75).
Slide the Front Shield Cover (7) downward to
the Frame (1) and press it into place.
4
7
1
Avoid pinching
the wires

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9. Identify the Right Pedal (21), which is marked
with an “R.”
Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the
Right Pedal (21) clockwise into the Right
Crank Arm (19).
Tighten the Left Pedal (not shown) counter-
clockwise into the Left Crank Arm (not shown).
Adjust the strap on the Right Pedal (21) to the
desired position, and press the ends of the
straps onto the tabs on the Right Pedal. Adjust
the strap on the Left Pedal (not shown) in
the same way.
19
Strap
Tab
21
10. Plug the Power Adapter (67) into the receptacle
on the frame of the exercise bike.
If necessary, plug the Power Adapter (67) into
the Plug Adapter (98).
To plug the Power Adapter (67) into an outlet,
see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER
ADAPTER on page 12.
67
98
11. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise bike. Note: Some hard-
ware may be left over after assembly is completed. Place a mat under the exercise bike to protect the
floor or carpet.
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