Pro-Form 280 Razor Elliptical User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACE ENT ..............................................................2
I PORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSE BLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICALEXERCISER ..................................................13
AINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................20
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................21
PARTLIST ..............................................................................24
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26
ORDERINGREPLACE ENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
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PROFOR is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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 location shown.
Note: The decal(s) may not be shown at
actual size.

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1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over age 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. (0.9 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 250 lbs.
(113 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. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
14. Use your elliptical exerciser only as
described in this manual.
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

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing the revolutionary
PROFOR ®280 RAZOR elliptical exerciser. The 280
RAZOR elliptical exerciser provides a wide array of
features designed to make your workouts at home
more effective and enjoyable.
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.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arm
Pedal Disc
Wheel
Pedal
Console
Leveling Foot

ASSEMBLY
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: If a part is not in the hardware
kit, check to see if it has been preassembled. To avoid damaging plastic parts, do not use power tools
for assembly.
5
M4 x 16mm
Round Head
Screw (84)–10
M4 x 16mm
Screw (94)–14
M6 x 18mm Patch
Screw (102)–4
M10 x 70mm Button Screw (75)–6M10 x 41mm Shoulder
Screw (63)–2
M6 x 36mm Button
Bolt (76)–4
M6 x 16mm Patch
Screw (80)–2
Wave Washer
(88)–2
M10 Split
Washer (78)–10
M6 Locknut
(77)–6
M6 Split Washer
(101)–4
M8 Locknut
(82)–4
M6 Washer
(35)–4
M10 x 20mm Button
Screw (79)–4
M8 x 38mm Button
Bolt (98)–4
M6 x 72mm Shoulder
Bolt (21)–2

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2. Attach a Wheel (50) to the front of the Frame
(1) with an 10 x 41mm Shoulder Screw (63).
Repeat this step to attach the other Wheel
(50).
2
1.
Identify the Left and Right Frame Covers (48,
49), which are marked with “Left” and “Right”
stickers.
Orient the Left and Right Frame Covers (48, 49)
with the rounded sides in the indicated loca-
tions.
While another person lifts the rear of the Frame
(1), attach each Frame Cover (48, 49) to the
Frame with two 4 x 16mm Screws (94).
48
Rounded
Side
1
Rounded
Side
1
94
63 50
1
63
50
94
49
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.

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4. Slide the Console Cover (96) onto the Upright
(2) and move it downward.
Then, insert the Console Bracket (3) into the top
of the Upright (2).
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (86).
Attach the Console Bracket (3) with four 6 x
18mm Patch Screws (102) and four 6 Split
Washers (101).
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3.Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (86).
Start all screws before tightening any of
them.
Have another person hold the Upright (2) near
the Frame (1).
Locate the wire tie in the Upright (2). Tie the
lower end of the wire tie to the Wire Harness
(86). Next, pull the upper end of the wire tie
upward out of the top of the Upright. Then, untie
and discard the wire tie.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (86) from
falling inside the Upright (2), secure the Wire
Harness with a rubber band.
Attach the Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with four
10 x 20mm Button Screws (79) and four 10
Split Washers (78). Do not tighten the Button
Screws yet.
3
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (86)
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (86)
2
1
86
78
78
78
79
79
79
102
102
101
101
86
96
Wire Tie
2
3

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7. The Console (4) can use four AA 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 screw, remove the battery
cover, insert the batteries into the battery com-
partment, and then reattach the battery cover.
Make sure to orient the batteries as shown
by the diagram inside the battery compart-
ment.
7
4
Batteries
Cover
Screw
5. Identify the Left and Right Pulse Bars (5, 16),
which are marked with “Left” and “Right” stick-
ers.
Have another person hold the Right Pulse Bar
(16) near the Console Bracket (3).
Locate the wire tie in the Console Bracket (3).
Tie the lower end of the wire tie to the right
Pulse Wire (37). Next, pull the upper end of the
wire tie upward out of the top of the Console
Bracket. Then, untie and discard the wire tie.
Repeat this step for the Left Pulse Bar (5).
5
16
5
3
37
37
86
Wire Tie
Wire Tie
6
16
5
82
98
37
86
Hexagonal
Holes
6. Slide the Right Pulse Bar (16) onto the right
side of the Console Bracket (3). Make sure that
the hexagonal holes are in the indicated
location.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires during this
step. Attach the Right Pulse Bar (16) to the
Console Bracket (3) with two 8 x 38mm
Button Bolts (98) and two 8 Locknuts (82).
Make sure that the Locknuts are in the
hexagonal holes.
Repeat this step for the Left Pulse Bar (5).
3
37
Avoid
pinching
the wires

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9
9. Slide the Console Cover (96) upward to the
Console (4).
Attach the Console Cover (96) with four 4 x
16mm Round Head Screws (84).
96
84
4
84
8. While another person holds the Console (4)
near the Console Bracket (3), connect the con-
sole wire to the Wire Harness (86). Then, con-
nect the console pulse wires to the Pulse Wires
(37).
Insert the excess wires downward into the
Upright (2).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (4) with four 4 x 16mm Screws (94).
8
4
3
94
2
94
86
37
Console
Wire
Pulse Wires
Avoid pinching
the wires

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11. Identify the Left Upper Body Arm (8), which is
marked with a “Left” sticker.
Orient the Left Upper Body Arm (8) and an
Upper Body Leg (6) as shown. Make sure that
the hexagonal holes and the wide side of the
Upper Body Leg are in the indicated loca-
tions.
Slide the Left Upper Body Arm (8) onto the
Upper Body Leg (6).
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (8) with two 6
x 36mm Button Bolts (76) and two 6 Locknuts
(77). Make sure that the Locknuts are inside
the hexagonal holes.
Repeat this step for the Right Upper Body
Arm (not shown) and the other Upper Body
Leg (not shown).
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8
77
76
Hexagonal
Holes
Wide Side
6
10. Identify the Left Pedal (12), which is marked
with a “Left” sticker, and orient it as shown.
Attach the Left Pedal (12) to the left Pedal Arm
(14) with three 10 x 70mm Button Screws
(75), three 10 Split Washers (78), and an 4
x16mm Screw (94).
Repeat this step for the Right Pedal (13) and
the right Pedal Arm (14).
10
14
14
75
78
78
12
13
94

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12. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the axles on the Upright (2). Then,
apply a small amount of grease to two Wave
Washers (88).
Orient an Inner Arm Cover (22) and the right
Upper Body Leg (6) as shown.
Slide the Inner Arm Cover (22) and the right
Upper Body Leg (6) onto the right side of the
Upright (2).
Slide a Wave Washer (88) onto the axle on the
right side of the Upright (2).
Attach the right Upper Body Leg (6) with an 6
x 16mm Patch Screw (80) and an 6 Washer
(35). Make sure that the Wave Washer (88) is
on the axle.
Attach the left Upper Body Leg (6) in the
same way.
12
6
22
88
6
35
80
2
Grease
Grease
13. Attach an Outer Arm Cover (20) around the left
Upper Body Leg (6) with two 4 x 16mm
Screws (94).
Attach the other Outer Arm Cover (20)
around the right Upper Body Leg (6) in the
same way.
13
6
6
20
20
94

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14. Apply a small amount of grease to the barrel of
an 6 x 72mm Shoulder Bolt (21).
Have another person hold the right Pedal Arm
(14) inside the bracket on the right Upper Body
Leg (6).
Attach the right Pedal Arm (14) to the right
Upper Body Leg (6) with the 6 x 72mm
Shoulder Bolt (21), an 6 Washer (35), and an
6 Locknut (77).
Repeat this step for the left side of the ellip-
tical exerciser.
See step 3. Tighten the four 10 x 20mm
Button Screws (79). Tip: Tighten the two
Button Screws on the front of the elliptical
exerciser before tightening the other two
Button Screws.
14
21
14
Grease
35
6
77
15. Identify the Right Inner Leg Cover (32) and the
Right Outer Leg Cover (30), which are marked
with “Right” stickers.
Attach the Right Inner Leg Cover (32) and the
Right Outer Leg Cover (30) around the right
Upper Body Leg (6) with three 4 x 16mm
Round Head Screws (84).
Repeat this step for the left side of the ellip-
tical exerciser.
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32
30
84
84
6
16. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may be
left over after assembly is completed. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the
elliptical exerciser.

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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
To move the elliptical exerciser, stand in front of it,
place one foot against one of the wheels, and firmly
hold the upper end of the upright. Pull the upright for-
ward until you can move the elliptical exerciser on the
wheels. Carefully move the elliptical exerciser to the
desired location and then lower it to the floor. To
decrease the risk of injury, do not attempt to move
the elliptical exerciser over an uneven surface.
HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
If the elliptical exerciser
rocks slightly on your
floor during use, see
the inset drawings and
turn the leveling feet
under the rear of the
elliptical exerciser until
the rocking motion is
eliminated.
Place
your foot
here
Upright
Wheel
Leveling
Feet

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HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL
EXERCISER
To mount the elliptical exerciser, hold the upper body
arms and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest
position. Next, step onto the other pedal. Push the
pedals until they begin to move with a continuous
motion.
Note: The crank arms can turn in either direction.
It is recommended that you turn the crank arms in
the direction shown by the arrow below; however,
for variety you can turn the crank arms in the
opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical exerciser, wait until the ped-
als come to a complete stop. Note: The elliptical
exerciser does not have a free wheel; the pedals
will continue to move until the flywheel stops.
When the pedals are stationary, step off the higher
pedal first. Then, step off the lower pedal.
Pedals
Crank Arm
Upper Body Arms

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers an array of features
designed to make your workouts more effective and
enjoyable. When you select the manual mode of the
console, you can change the resistance of the pedals
with a touch of the dial. As you exercise, the console
will provide continuous exercise feedback. You can
even measure your heart rate using the handgrip
pulse sensor.
The console offers sixteen preset workouts. Each
workout automatically changes the resistance of the
pedals and prompts you to increase or decrease your
pedaling pace as it guides you through an effective
workout.
IMPORTANT: Before you use the console for the
first time, you must select BI E or ELLIPTICAL; if
you do not do this, the console will not display
correct feedback. (See HOW TO ENTER CONSOLE
SETTINGS on page 16.)
To enter console settings, see page 16. To use the
manual mode, see page 17. To use a preset work-
out, see page 19.
Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of
the console, remove the plastic.
CONSOLE DIAGRAM
Resistance Dial

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HOW TO ENTER CONSOLE SETTINGS
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the con-
sole to turn on the console.
Amoment after you begin pedaling or press a but-
ton, the display will light.
2. Select the user mode.
The user mode allows you to select the type of
product that the console is operating, select a unit
of measurement for an exercise cycle, and select
a backlight option for the console.
To select the user mode, press and hold the resis-
tance dial (see the drawing on page 15) for sever-
al seconds until the words BIKE and ELLIPTICAL
appear in the display.
3. Select BI E or ELLIPTICAL as the product
type.
The arrow in the display indicates the currently
selected product type. To change the selection,
press the Display button repeatedly.
If the console is operating an exercise cycle,
select BIKE as the product type. If the console is
operating an elliptical exerciser, select ELLIPTI-
CAL as the product type.
Then, press the Workout button to save your
selection. The other console settings will then
appear in the display.
IMPORTANT: If you selected BI E, go to step 4.
If you selected ELLIPTICAL, go to step 5.
4. If the console is operating an exercise cycle,
select a unit of measurement.
When the console operates an exercise cycle, the
console can show speed and distance in either
miles or kilometers.
If you selected BIKE as the product type, the word
ENGLISH (for English miles) or the word ETRIC
(for metric kilometers) will appear in the display to
show which unit of measurement is selected.
To change the unit of measurement, turn the resis-
tance dial until the desired unit of measurement
appears in the display.
5. Select a backlight option, if desired.
The console has three backlight options. The ON
option keeps the backlight on while the console is
on. The AUTO option keeps the backlight on only
while you are pedaling. The OFF option turns the
backlight off.
To select a backlight option, press the Display but-
ton repeatedly until the desired backlight option
appears in the display.
6. Exit the user mode.
Press the Workout button to save the console set-
tings and exit the user mode.

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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the con-
sole to turn on the console.
A moment after you begin pedaling or press a but-
ton, the display will light.
2. Select the manual mode.
Each time you turn
on the console, the
manual mode will
be selected. If you
have selected a
workout, reselect
the manual mode
by pressing the Workout button repeatedly until
the word ANUAL appears in the lower left corner
of the display.
3. Begin pedaling and change the resistance of
the pedals as desired.
As you pedal, change the resistance of the pedals
by turning the resistance dial. To increase the
resistance, turn the resistance dial clockwise; to
decrease the resistance, turn the resistance dial
counterclockwise. Note: After you change the
resistance, it will take a moment for the pedals to
reach the selected resistance level.
4. Follow your progress with the display.
The upper left corner of the display will show
the elapsed time. Note: When a preset workout is
selected, the display will show the time remaining
in the workout instead of the elapsed time.
The lower left corner of the display will show
the distance you have pedaled.
Note: If the console is operating an exercise cycle,
the distance will be shown in miles or kilometers. If
the console is operating an elliptical exerciser, the
distance will be shown in total number of revolu-
tions.
The upper right corner of the display will show
the approximate number of calories you have
burned. The upper right corner of the display will
also show your heart rate when you use the hand-
grip pulse sensor (see step 5 on page 18).
The lower right corner of the display will show
your pedaling pace.
Note: If the console is operating an exercise cycle,
your pedaling pace will be shown in miles per hour
or kilometers per hour. If the console is operating
an elliptical exerciser, your pedaling pace will be
shown in revolutions per minute (rpm).
The center of the display will show the resis-
tance level of the pedals for a few seconds each
time the resistance level changes.
You can also view selected information at a larger
size. Press the Display button repeatedly to view
time and distance information, time and calorie
information, or time and pace information. Press
the Display button again to view all information.

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5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
If there are sheets
of clear plastic on
the metal con-
tacts on the hand-
grip pulse sensor,
remove the plas-
tic. To measure
your heart rate,
hold the handgrip
pulse sensor with
your palms resting
against the metal contacts. Avoid moving your
hands or gripping the contacts too tightly.
When your pulse is detected, one, two, or three
dashes will appear in the display, and then your
heart rate will be shown. For the most accurate
heart rate reading, hold the contacts for at least 15
seconds. Note: If you continue to hold the hand-
grip pulse sensor, the display will show your heart
rate for up to 30 seconds.
If the display does not show your heart rate, make
sure that your hands are positioned as described.
Be careful not to move your hands excessively or
to squeeze the metal contacts too tightly. For opti-
mal performance, clean the metal contacts using a
soft cloth; never use alcohol, abrasives, or
chemicals to clean the contacts.
6. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
If the pedals do not move for several seconds, a
tone will sound, the console will pause, and the
time will flash in the display.
If the pedals do not move for several minutes and
the buttons are not pressed, the console will turn
off and the display will be reset.
Contacts

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HOW TO USE A PRESET WOR OUT
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the con-
sole to turn on the console.
Amoment after you begin pedaling or press a but-
ton, the display will light.
2. Select a preset workout.
To select a preset
workout, press the
Workout button
repeatedly until the
number of the
desired workout
appears in the dis-
play. The workout
time and a profile of the resistance levels for the
workout will also appear in the display.
3. Begin pedaling to start the workout.
Each workout is divided into several one-minute
segments. One resistance level and one target
pace (speed) are programmed for each segment.
Note: The same resistance level and/or target
pace may be programmed for consecutive seg-
ments.
The workout profile will show your progress (see
the drawing above). The flashing segment of the
profile represents the current segment of the work-
out. The height of the flashing segment indicates
the resistance level for the current segment.
When the first segment of the workout ends, a
tone will sound and the resistance level and the
target pace for the second segment will appear in
the center of the display for a few seconds to alert
you. The next segment of the profile will begin to
flash, and the pedals will automatically adjust to
the resistance level for the next segment.
As you exercise,
you will be prompt-
ed to keep your
pedaling pace near
the target pace for
the current seg-
ment. When an
upward arrow appears in the display, increase
your pace. When a downward arrow appears,
decrease your pace. When no arrow appears,
maintain your current pace.
IMPORTANT: The target pace is intended only
to provide motivation. Your actual pace may be
slower than the target pace. Make sure to
pedal at a pace that is comfortable for you.
If the resistance level for the current segment is
too high or too low, you can manually override the
setting by turning the resistance dial. IMPOR-
TANT: When the current segment of the work-
out ends, the pedals will automatically adjust
to the resistance level for the next segment.
The workout will continue in this way until the last
segment ends. To stop the workout at any time,
stop pedaling. A tone will sound and the time will
begin to flash in the display. To restart the workout,
simply resume pedaling.
4. Follow your progress with the display.
See step 4 on page 17.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 5 on page 18.
6. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
See step 6 on page 18.
Profile

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Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical exerciser
regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
To clean the elliptical exerciser, use a damp cloth and
a small amount of mild soap. IMPORTANT: To avoid
damage to the console, keep liquids away from
the console and keep the console out of direct
sunlight.
CONSOLE TROUBLESHOOTING
If the console displays become dim, the batteries
should be replaced; most console problems are the
result of low batteries. See assembly step 7 on page 8
for replacement instructions. If the handgrip pulse sen-
sor does not function properly, see step 5 on page 18.
HOW TO ADJUST THE REED SWITCH
If the console does not display correct feedback, the
reed switch should be adjusted. First, remove all of
the screws from both shields; there are three sizes of
screws in the shields—note which size of screw
you remove from each hole. Then, gently pry the
shields away from the frame.
Next, locate the
Reed Switch (58).
Turn the Left
Pedal Disc (26)
until the agnet
(41) is aligned
with the Reed
Switch. Loosen,
but do not
remove, the indi-
cated 4 x
16mm Screw
(94). Slide the
Reed Switch slightly closer to or away from the
agnet, and then retighten the Screw. Rock the Left
Pedal Disc forward and backward just enough that the
agnet passes the Reed Switch repeatedly. Repeat
until the console displays correct feedback. When the
Reed Switch is correctly adjusted, reattach the
shields. Note: If you have questions as to which screw
should be in which hole, see EXPLODED DRAWING
B on page 27 and the PART LIST on page 24.
HOW TO ADJUST THE BELT
If you can feel the pedals slip while you are pedaling,
even when the resistance of the pedals is at the high-
est setting, the Belt (46) may need to be adjusted.
First, remove all the screws from both shields; there
are three sizes of screws in the shields—note
which size of screw you remove from each hole.
Then, gently pry the shields away from the frame.
Next, turn the Belt
Adjustment Screw
(72) until the Belt
(46) is tight.
Then, reattach
the shields. Note:
If you have ques-
tions as to which
screw should be
in which hole, see
EXPLODED
DRAWING B on
page 27 and the PART LIST on page 24.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
94
41 26
58
72
46