Pro-Form 831.23743.1 User manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Serial
Number
Decal
Model No. 831.23743.1
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Part List and Drawing
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
User’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
90 DAY FULL WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
The warning decal shown here has
been applied in the location shown.
If the decal is missing or illegible,
call 1-888-533-1333 and request a
free replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the location shown. Note:
The decal 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 the age of 35 or per-
sons 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. Keep 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 enough clearance
around your elliptical exerciser to mount,
dismount, and use it.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep 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. Keep 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 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. 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.
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. Sears 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
PROFORM®XP 420 Razor elliptical exerciser. The XP
420 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 back
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
Water Bottle Holder*
Console
Fan
*No water bottle is included
Adjustment Knob

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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.
Assembly requires the included hex keys and your own Phillips screwdriver , adjustable
wrench , and rubber mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. 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 parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-
assembled. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been preassembled. If a part is missing,
call 1-888-533-1333.
M10 x 70mm Button Screw (75)–6
M4 x 16mm
Screw (84)–12
M4 x 32mm Screw
(95)–2
M4 x 16mm
Flat Head
Screw (94)–4
M6 x 16mm Button
Screw (80)–6
M6 x 38mm Button
Bolt (76)–4
Wave Washer
(88)–2
M10 Split
Washer (78)–10
M6 Nylon
Locknut (77)–4
M10 x 20mm Button
Screw (79)–4
M10 x 35mm Shoulder
Screw (63)–2

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2. Attach a Wheel (50) to the front of the Frame (1)
with an M10 x 35mm Shoulder Screw (63).
Repeat this step to attach the other
Wheel (50).
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1.
Identify the Left Frame Cover (48), which is
marked with an “L” sticker. Orient the Left and
Right Frame Covers (48, 49) with the rounded
sides in the indicated locations.
While another person lifts the rear of the Frame
(1), attach each Frame Cover (48, 49) to the
Frame with two M4 x 16mm Screws (84).
48
Rounded
Side
1
Rounded
Side
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin
assembling the elliptical exerciser.
84
63 50
1
63
50
84 49

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4. Tip: Be careful not to pinch the Wire Harness
(100) during this step.
Orient the Water Bottle Holder (5) as shown and
slide it onto the Upright (2). Attach the Water
Bottle Holder with two M4 x 32mm Screws (95).
Slide the Console Cover (96) onto the Upright
(2) and move it downward to the Water Bottle
Holder (5). Then, insert the Console Bracket (3)
into the top of the Upright. Attach the Console
Bracket with four M4 x 16mm Screws (84).
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3. Tip: Be careful not to pinch the Wire Harness
(100) during this step. 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.
Tie the lower end of the wire tie to the Wire
Harness (100). 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 from falling inside
the Upright (2), secure the Wire Harness with
a rubber band.
Attach the Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with four
M10 x 20mm Button Screws (79), and four M10
Split Washers (78). Tip: Tighten the two
Button Screws on the front of the elliptical
exerciser before tightening the other two
Button Screws.
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Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (100)
during this step
2
1
100
78
78
78
79
79
79
84
84
95
100
96
3
5
Wire Tie
2

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5. The Console (4) can be operated with four 1.5V
“D” batteries (not included); alkaline batteries are
recommended. IMPORTANT: If the elliptical
exerciser has been exposed to cold tempera-
tures, allow it to warm to room temperature
before inserting batteries into the Console. If
you do not do this, the console displays or
other electronic components may become
damaged. Remove the two screws from the
back of the console, and remove the battery
cover. Insert four batteries into the Console.
Orient the batteries as shown by the markings
inside the battery compartment. Then, reattach
the battery cover.
The Console (4) can also be operated with a
regulated 6-volt DC 2-amp power supply (not
included). To purchase a power supply, call
your local Sears store. To avoid damaging
the console, use only a manufacturer-sup-
plied power supply. Plug one end of the power
supply 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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6. Tip: Be careful not to pinch the wires during
this step.
While a second person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (2), connect the console wire to
the Wire Harness (100).
Attach the Console (4) with four M4 x 16mm
Flat Head Screws (94).
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4
4
2
94
96
94
100
Console Wire
Batteries
Cover
Screws

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8. Attach the Left Pedal (12) to the left Pedal Arm
(14) with three M10 x 70mm Button Screws
(75), three Split Washers (78), and an M4 x
16mm Screw (84).
Repeat this step on the right side of the
elliptical exerciser.
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7. Slide the Console Cover (96) (see the drawing
in step 6) upward to the Console (4). Attach the
Console Cover with two M4 x 16mm Screws
(84).
96
84
14
14
75
78
78
12
13
84
4

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10. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the Pivot Axle (16). Then, apply a
small amount of grease to two Wave Washers
(88).
Insert the Pivot Axle (16) into the Upright (2).
Place a Wave Washer (88) on each end of the
Pivot Axle.
Slide the left Upper Body Leg (6) onto the Pivot
Axle (16). Attach the left Upper Body Leg with
an M6 x 16mm Button Screw (80) and a Large
Axle Cover (20). Attach the right Upper Body
Leg (6) in the same way.
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9. Identify the Left Upper Body Arm (8), which is
marked with an “L” sticker. Orient the Left Upper
Body Arm and the left Upper Body Leg (6) as
shown; make sure that the hexagonal holes in
the Left Upper Body Arm are in the indicated
location.
Slide the Left Upper Body Arm (8) onto the left
Upper Body Leg (6). Attach the Left Upper Body
Arm with two M6 x 38mm Button Bolts (76) and
two M6 Nylon Locknuts (77); make sure that
the Nylon Locknuts are inside the hexagonal
holes.
Repeat this step for the Right Upper Body
Arm and the right Upper Body Leg (not
shown).
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8
77
80
20
688
16
88
6
20
80
76 Hexagonal
Holes
6
2
Grease