Pro-Form XP 185 U User manual

Model No. 831.21741.0
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• Assembly
•Operation
•Maintenance
•Part List and Drawing
BIKE EXERCISER
User's Manual
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT .............................................................. 2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 5
HOW TO OPERATE THE EXERCISE CYCLE ................................................... 11
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 17
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ................................................................... 18
PART LIST .............................................................................. 22
EXPLODED DRAWING .................................................................... 23
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover
90 DAY FULL WARRANTY .......................................................... Back Cover
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,
Y•Misuseof this machine
may result in serious
injury.
• Read user's manLtal
prior to useand follow
aH warnings and
instructions.
• Do not aflow children
on oraround machine,
• Pedals continue to
spin when you stop
pedaling.
• Spinning pedals can
cause injury.
• Reduce pedal speed
in acontrolledmanner.
• User weight must not
exceed 250 pounds.
=Replace label if
damaged, iflegible, or
removed. _]

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM ®XP
185 U exercise cycle. Cycling is one of the most
effective exercises for increasing cardiovascular fit-
ness, building endurance, and toning the entire body.
The XP 185 U exercise cycle offers a selection of fea-
tures designed to let you enjoy this healthful exercise
in the convenience and privacy of your home.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the exercise cycle. If you have questions
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 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.
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Water Bottle Holder*
Seat
Seat Knob
Console
Seat Post Knob
Transport Wheel
Pedal/Strap
*No water bottle is included
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the exercise cycle in a cleared area and remove the pack-
ing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the
included tools and your own adjustable wrench ©_-:_-_ and Phillips screwdriver _:_==_ .
Use the part drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses below
each drawing refers to 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 apart is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled. If apart is miss-
ing, call 1-888-533-1333.
M6 Nylon
Locknut (54)-4 M8 Nylon Locknut (37)-4 M6 Split M8 Split MIO Split
Washer (43)-4 Washer (36)-8 Washer (34)-4
M4 x 16mm M6 x 8mm Button
Screw (40)-9 Screw (56)-1
MIO x 54mm Button Screw (33)-2
M6 x 38mm Button
Bolt (53)-4 M8 x 20mm Button M8 x 25mm Patch Screw (35)-4 Screw (50)-2
MIO x 78mm Button Screw (67)-2

OrienttheRearStabilizer(14)sothattheindi-
catedholesareatthebottom.Whileanother
personliftstherearoftheFrame(1),attachthe
RearStabilizertotheFramewithtwoMIOx
54mmButtonScrews(33)andtwoMIOSplit
Washers(34). Holes
Holes
SlidetheRightEndcap(77),whichismarked
witha"Right"sticker,ontotherightsideofthe
RearStabilizer(14).AttachtheRightEndcap
withtwoM4x 16mmScrews(40).
Attach the Left Endcap (4) in the same way.
(
77
,While another person lifts the front of the Frame
(1), attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame
with two MIO x 78mm Button Screws (67) and
two MIO Split Washers (34).
67
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4. 4
While another person holds the Upright (3) near
the Frame (1), connect the Upper Wire Harness
(32) to the Lower Wire Harness (31).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wire harnesses dur-
ing this step, Gently pull the upper end of the
Upper Wire Harness (32) to remove the slack,
and slide the Upright (3) onto the Frame (1).
Attach the Upright with four M8 x 20mm Button
Screws (35) and four M8 Split Washers (36).
Avoid pinching the
wire harnesses
during this step
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35.
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5. Identify the Right Handlebar (48), which is
marked with an "R" sticker. While a second per-
son holds the Right Handlebar near the Upright
(3), tie the pull wire (see the inset drawing) to
the right pulse wire, and pull it into the side of
the Upright and out of the top. Then, untie and
discard the pull wire.
Slide the Right Handlebar (48) onto the Upright
(3). Attach the Right Handlebar with two M6 x
38mm Button Bolts (53), two M6 Split Washers
(43), and two M6 Nylon Locknuts (54). Make
sure that the hexagonal holes are in the indi-
cated location.
Attach the Left Handlebar (47) in the same
way.
Orient the Water Bottle Holder (49) as shown.
Insert the Upper Wire Harness (32) and the left
and right pulse wires through the Water Bottle
Holder. Then, slide the Water Bottle Holder onto
the Upright (3) and attach it with an M4 x 16mm
Screw (40). Do not tighten the Screw yet.
47
Left
Wire
Pull
Wire
Right
_ Pulse
Wire
Right Hexagonal
Pulse Holes
Wire
/ Pull _q
_iWire
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6. 6
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires during this
step. Orient the Console Bracket (55) as shown
and then insert the Upper Wire Harness (32)
and the left and right pulse wires through the
Console Bracket. Attach the Console Bracket to
the Upright (3) with two M8 x 25mm Patch
Screws (50). 5O
Pul_
Wires
Avoid pinching the
wires during this step
7, While another person holds the Console (6)
near the Upright (3), connect the console wires
to the Upper Wire Harness (32) and to the
pulse wires.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires during this
step, Insert the excess wires downward into the
Upright (3). Attach the Console (6) to the
Console Bracket (55) with four M4 x 16mm
Screws (40).
See step 5. Tighten the M4 x 16mm Screw (40). Wires
Pul
Wires
Avoid pinching the
wires during this step
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8. 8
TheConsole(6)requiresfour1.5V"D"batteries
(notincluded);alkalinebatteriesarerecom-
mended.IMPORTANT:Iftheexercisecycle
hasbeenexposedtocoldtemperatures,
allowit towarmto roomtemperaturebefore
insertingbatteriesintotheConsole.Ifyou
donotdothis,theconsoledisplaysor other
electroniccomponentsmaybecomedam-
aged.Pressthetabsonthebatterycoverand
removethebatterycover.Insertfourbatteries
intotheconsole;makesurethatthebatteries
areorientedasshownbythemarkings
insidethebatterycompartments.Then,reat-
tachthebatterycover.
Batteries
Battery
Cover
Batteries
.Orient the Seat Post (5) as shown. Loosen the
Seat Post Knob (30) a few turns. Next, pull the
Seat Post Knob outward, insert the Seat Post
into the Frame (1), and then release the Seat
Post Knob into one of the holes in the Seat
Post. Move the Seat Post upward and down-
ward slightly to make sure that the pin on the
Seat Post Knob is engaged in one of the
adjustment holes in the Seat Post. Then,
tighten the Seat Post Knob.
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10. Orient the Seat (12) and the Seat Carriage (29)
as shown. Attach the Seat to the Seat Carriage
with four M8 Nylon Locknuts (37) and four M8
Split Washers (36).
Loosen the Seat Knob (11) and slide the Seat
Carriage (29) onto the Seat Post (5) until it
stops. Next, attach an M6 x 8mm Button Screw
(56) to the Seat Post (5). Then, adjust the Seat
Carriage to the desired position and tighten the
Seat Knob.
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12
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11. Identify the Right Pedal (26), which is marked
with an "R." Using an adjustable wrench, firmly
tighten the Right Pedal clockwise into the right
arm of the Crank (13). Tighten the Left Pedal
(not shown) counterclockwise into the left arm
of the Crank. IMPORTANT: Tighten both
Pedals as firmly as possible. After using the
exercise cycle for one week, retighten the
Pedals. For best performance, keep the
Pedals tightened.
Adjust the strap on the Right Pedal (26) to the
desired position, and press the end of the strap
onto the tab on the side of the Right Pedal.
Adjust the strap on the Left Pedal (not shown)
in the same way.
26 Tab
12. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise cycle, Note: After assembly is
completed, some extra parts may be left over. Place a mat beneath the exercise cycle to protect the floor.
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