Schwinn 438 User manual

CongratuJations
Thank you tbr making the Schwinn _ Elliptical Trainer Model 438 a part of your
exercise program. For many years to come, you will be able to rely on the quality
of Schwinn's _'craftsmanship and durability. We have included some general fitness
guidelines tbr your use and hope you will find the inlbrmation valuable in assisting
you in your pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.
The Schwinn _ 438 elliptical trainer will enable you to customize and monitor your
workouts to:
A Increase your energy level
A Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness
A Increase lower and upper body muscle strength
_' Decrease your overall percentage of body t:at
Whether you are just getting started in an exercise program or are already
physically fit, the Schwinn _ 438 elliptical trainer is designed to be an efficient,
easy, and enjoyable way to achieve an improved level of fitness. You can exercise
your way to a more fit and healthy body. The on-board digital computer enables
you to accurately monitor your progress by tracking time, distance, speed, calories,
and strides per minute.
This Assembly Guide and Owner's Manual contains all the inlbrmation you need
to operate and enjoy your Schwinn _ elliptical trainer. Please read the manual in
its entirety belbre attempting to exercise on the Schwinn _ 438 elliptical trainer.
Pay special attention to the satL'ty notices at the beginning of the owner's manual
to avoid serious iniury to yoursetf or damage to the equipment. Take a moment to
thoroughly review the parts and hardware lists and required tools before getting
started with the assembly process.
If you find any parts or hardware missing, or should you need assistance with
assembling your Schwinn _ Elliptical Trainer Model 438, contact Customer Service
at 800-864-1270 or write to:
Nautilus, Inc.
World Headquarters
16400 SE Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington 98683
USA

Assembly Guide
Parts Diagram ....................................... 3
Parts List .............................................. 4
Hardware List ....................................... 5
Assembly Instructions .......................... 6
Owner's Manual
Safeguards .......................................... 17
Features .............................................. 19
Operation ............................................ 20
Maintenance ....................................... 46
Fitness Guide ..................................... 48
Workout Log ...................................... 57
Warranty ............................................. 58
FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ON
HOW TO USE AND CARE FOR YOUR SCHWINN _'_ELLIPTICAL
TRAINER MODEL 438, REFER TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL
SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 17.

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ToolsRequired
The tools below are required during the assembly of your Schwinn _ 438 ettipitcal
trainer. They are included with the product.
4ramAllen Wrench
6ramAllen Wrench
5ramAllen Wrench
OpenEndWrench
<1
Philips Screwdriver
Complete Parts Diagram
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Console#2
Handlebar Jct CoverSet #5
FanAssv #3
Lower Left Handlebar Assv #6
Front Stabilizer Assv #4
Left PedalArm Assv #7
Left Upper Handlebar #8 Lower Handlebar Cover Set#9 Lower Right Handlebar Assy #10
Left Mast Cover #12 Right Mast Cover #13 Complete Rear RailAssv #14
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Right Pedal Arm Assv #15 Right Upper Handlebar #16 Sub Pedal Arm Assv #17
Console Mast Assv #18 Complete Static Handlebar #19 Right Crank Cover #20
Left Crank Cover #21 AC Adaptor #23 Shroud Plug #25

Step #1
8.2x18x1.STCurveWasher
#35(Qty 6)
Step #3
8x25 Button Head Bolt #36
(Qty.6)
Step #4, #5, and #10
8x15Socket Cap Head Bolt 8.2x15x1.2TArcWasher#43 5x8 PanHead Screw#11
#26(Qty 4) (Qty4) (Qty 11)
Step #6 Step #7 and #8
10.2x25x1.STFlatWasher
#33(Qty 2)
12.Sx25x1.0TArc Washer
#32(Qty 4)
10xl.5Nylon FlexNut #34 4x16Self-Tap RoundHead
20.Sx29x1.STWave Washer
#27(Qty4)
Step #8
10.3x35x2TFlatWasher #28
(Qty2)
Step#8 and #9
NylonFlexNut #29(Qty 4)
Screw#41(Qty2)
Step#9
(Qty 2)
8x10Set Screw #30 (Qty4) 8x50Carriage Bolt#37 (Qty 2)
4)<16Self-Tapping Round
Head Screw #41(Qty4)

introduction
Read and [bttow each step carefully and in proper order to avoid missing any
steps. Be sure to have all parts and tools on hand {'ora particular step belbre
beginning assembly {'or that step. If you discover parts are missing, contact
Customer Service at 800-864-1270.
Step 1--Assemble the FrontStabilizer and Rear Rail Assembly
Parts
N/A Main Frame (Qty l)
#4 Front Stabilizer (Qty 1)
#14 Rear Rail Assembly (Qty 1)
Hardware
#35 8.2xl8xl.5T Curve Washer
(Qty 6)
#36 8x25 Button Head Bolt
(Qty 6)
1-1
1-2
Attach the Front Stablizer (#4)
to the Main Frame with two (2)
Button Head Bolts (#36) and
two (2) Curve Washers (#35).
Attach the Rear Rail Assembly
(#14) to the Main Frame with
[bur (4)Button Head Bolts (#36)
and tbur (4) Curve Washers
(#35).
Main Frame
36
Figure A-1

Step 2--Assemble the Console
Parts
#2 Console (Qty l)
#3 Fan Assembly (Qty 1)
#19 Static Handlebar (Qty 1)
2-1
2-2
Remove the six (6) Round Head
Machine Screws (#1)from the
Console (#2).
Attach the Console (#2) to the
Static Handlebar (#19) with the
six (6)Round Head Machine
Screws (#1) you removed in the
previous step.
2-3 Separate the two halves of the
Fan Assembly (#3) by removing
the five (5) screws.
2-4 Place the rear half of the Fan
Assembly (#3) on the back of
the Static Handlebar (#19).
2-5 Place the front half of the Fan
Assembly (#3) on the front of
the Static Handlebar (#19), and
reinstall the five (5) screws you
removed from the Fan Assembly
(#3) in step 23.
2-6 Plug the Fan Assembly (#3) into
the Console (#2).
Fan Screw
Figure A-2
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IStep 3--Attach the Console Mast to the Main Frame
Parts
N/A Main Frame (Qty l)
#18 Console Mast (Qty 1)
#25 Shroud Plug (Qty 4)
Hardware
#26 8xl 5 Socket Cap Head Bolt
(Qty 4)
#43 8.2xl 5x 1.2T Arc Washer
(Qty 4)
3-1
3-2
3-3
Securely attach the "zip tie" at
the bottom of the Console Mast
(#18) to the computer cable from
the Main Frame, and pull the
"zip tie" and attached computer
cable through the Console Mast
(#18) from the top.
Insert the Console Mast (#l 8)
into the Main Frame, and attach
with {bur (4) Socket Cap Head
Bolts (#26) and {bur (4) Arc
Washers (#43).
Place Shroud Plugs (#25) in the
holes in the Main Frame.
_18
25 26 Main Frame
43
26
Figure A-3