Weider Platinum Plus 831.15407.0 User manual

ModelNo.831.15407.0
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•Adjustments
Troubleshooting
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A CAUTION
Read aH precautions and instruc.
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using this equipment. Save this
manual for future reference.
WEIGHT SYSTEM EXERCHSER
User's Manua_
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 80179

TABLE OF CONTENTS
iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 3
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT ............................................................. 4
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 6
ADJUSTMENTS .......................................................................... 17
CONSOLE OPERATION .................................................................... 21
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................... 23
EXERCISE GUiDELiNES .................................................................. 24
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover
FULL 10-YEAR WARRANTY ........................................................ Back Cover
Note: A PART iDENTiFiCATiON CHART and a PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING are attached in the center of
this manual, Remove the PART iDENTiFiCATiON CHART and PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING before begin-
ning assembly,

iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
AWARNmNG: Toredueethedekofee.ousnjuryreadthere,owingmportantpreeaut ons
before using the resistance system.
1. Read ail instructions in this manuat and aH
warnings on the resistance system before
using the resistance system. Use the resist-
ance system only as described in this manual
2. it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that aH users of the resistance system are
adequately informed of aJl precautions.
3. The resistance system is intended for home
use only. Do not use the resistance system in
11. The top frame is not designed to be used for
pu[Fup exercises. Do not hang on the top
frame.
12. Pull on the lower cable onJy while sitting on
the bench or standing on the base plate. Pull
on the high cables onJy while sitting on the
bench, with the seat in one of the three posi-
tions closest to the upright base, or while
standing on the base plate.
any commercial, rental, or institutional setting. 13. The resistance system is designed to be
used with the incJuded resistance, or the
4. Keep the resistance system indoors, away resistance included with a WELDER POWER
from moisture and dust. Place the resistance PAK. Do not use the resistance system with
system on a level surface, with a mat any other type of resistance.
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet. Make
sure that there is enough clearance around !4. Always disconnect the [at bar from the high
the resistance system to mount, dismount, cables when performing an exercise that
and use the resistance system, does not require it.
5. Make sure that a[[ parts are properly tig hto 15. Make sure the storage knob is in place and
ened each time the resistance system is fully tightened each time the resistance sys°
used. RepJace any worn parts immediately, tern is used.
6. Always make sure the two screws in the rope
damps are fully tightened each time the
resistance system is used.
7. Keep children under 12 and pets away from
the resistance system at aH times.
8. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
16. Make sure that the cables remain on the puF
leys at aH times, if the cables bind as you are
exercising, stop immediately and make sure
that the cables are on the puJieys. Replace all
cables at [east every two years.
17. Do not pull on the cables while the resist-
ance [eve[ is being adjusted.
9. Always wear athJetic shoes for foot protec- 18. If you fee[ pain or dizziness while exercising.
tion while exercising, stop immediately and begin cooling down.
10. The resistance system is designed to sup-
port a maximum user weight of 300 pounds.
AWARNmNG: Beret0begino ngth soranye,erc seprogram,eonsu,yourphysician.Thie
is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
Read aH instructions before using. Sears assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
3

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
Keep hands and
fingers clear of
this area.
Misuse of this machine
may resuk in serious
injury.
Read user's manual
prior to use and follow
all warnings and
instructions.
, Do not amlowchildren
on or around machine.
, Keep body, clothing,
and hair free and c_ear
of aH moving parts.
, RepBace label if
damaged, illegible, or
removed.
4

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for sebcting the innovative PLATINUM
PLUS BY WELDER®resistance system, The resistance
system offers a sebction of stations designed to deveP
op every major muscb group of the body, Whether your
goal is to tone your body, build dramatic muscle size
and strength, or improve your cardiovascular system,
the resistance system will help you to achieve the spe-
cific results you want,
For your benefit, read this manuaJ carefully before
using the resistance system, if you have questions
after reading this manual, call 1-800-4-MYoHOME ®
(1o800o469o4663), To help us assist you, phase note
the product model number and sedal number before
calling, The model number is 831,15407,0, The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the resist-
ance system (see the front cover of this manual),
Before reading further, please review the drawing below
and familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled,
ASSEMBLED DiMENSiONS:
Height: 85 in, /216 em
Width: 47 in, /119 cm
Depth: 94 in, /239 cm
Handle
Console
Squat Backrest
Backrest
Cud Pad
Curl
Top Frame
High Pulley
Squat Arm
Squat Pin
Storage Knob
Low Pulley
Seat
Seat Knob
Base Hate
Leg Lever

MakeThingsEasierforYoursetf
Thismanualisdesignedtoensurethattheresist-
ancesystemcanbeassembbdsuccessfullyby
mostpeople,However,itisimportanttorealize
thattheversatileresistancesystemhasmany
partsandthattheassemblyprocesswiiitake
time.Mostpeopbfindthatbysettingasideplenty
oftime.assembUywiiigosmoothly
Beforebeginningassembly,carefullyreadthe
followinginformationandinstructions:
•Assembly requires two persons,
•Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials, Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed,
• For hefp identifying smallparts, use the PART
IDENTIFICATION CHART. Note: Some small
parts may have been pre-attashed for shipping, if
a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it
has been pre-attashed,
Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise,
,As you assemble the resistance system, make
sure all parts are oriented as shown in the draw-
ings, [
The included hex keys W and the following
tools (not included) are required for assembly:
•Two adjustable wrenches
•One rubber mallet
•One standard screwdriver ,_-8_3}
•One Phillips screwdriver __
•Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly,
tape, and soapy water.
Assembly wiii be more convenient if you have a
socket set, a set of open-end or dosed-end
wrenches, or a set of ratchet wrenches,
Before beginning assembly, make sure that
you have read and understand the informao
tion in the box above. Refer to the PART
mDENTmFmCATIONCHART f0 r heJP identifying
small parts,
Attach four Plastic Base Feet (71) to the Base (1)
with four M4 Washers (157) and four M4 x 16mm
Self-tapping Screws (104),
Attach a Wheel (49) to the Base (1) with an M8 x
90mm Shoulder Bolt (125), two M8 Washers
(152), and an M8 Nylon Jamnut (139), Repeat
with the other Wheel 104
152 152
139--
71 49
157---$ '" 125
104
104
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2, 2
insert two M14 x 155mm Bolts (107) through the
Right Arm Frame (171) and the Upright Base (2),
Hand tighten two M14 Nylon Locknuts (127) onto
the Bolts,
insert two MIO x 65mm Carriage Bolts (103) up
through the Base (1), Place a piece of tape over
the BoJt heads to hoJd them in pJace. Connect
the Upright Base (2) to the Base with the two
Carriage Bolts and two MIO Nylon Locknuts
(112), Do not tighten these Locknuts yet.
Connect the Upright Base (2) to the Base (1) with
two MIO x 67mm Bolts (111) and two MIO Nylon
Locknuts (112), Fully tighten these Locknuts.
Set the Mech Frame (124) onto the Base (1)
behind the Upright Base, Hand tighten two MIO x
73mm Screws (137) and two MIO Washers (129)
into the indicated holes in the Base and Mech
Frame, Note: The Mech Frame wHI not be
shown in the following drawings for clarity.
Note: One end of the Rope (70) is connected
to the Right Arm Frame (171). Untie the loose
end of the Rope and route it through the Upright
Base (2), Make sure the loose end of the Rope
is stH[ between the 90ram Thin Pulley (88) and
CabJe Trap (78} (see the inset drawing), and
that it crosses under the connected end of the
Rope.
1O7
2
171
107 2\
7127
112
..'" 111
124
137
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129
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4, 4
5,
Route the Uooseend of the Rope (70) through the
Left Arm Frame (8) and a SwiveUArm (29), Make
sure the Rope is under the indicated rod in the
SwiveUArm,
Attach the SwiveUArm (29) to the Left Arm Frame
(8) with an M4 x 5mm SeUfotappingScrew (176),
Attach a "V"opuHey (93) inside the SwiveUArm
(29) with an MIO x 53mm Button BoUt(140) and
an MIO NyUonLocknut (112),
Route the loose end of the Rope (70) through a
Rope Cover (169) and a Link (167) as shown,
Make sure the targe hoJe in the Rope Cover is
on the side shown. Secure the set of Rope
CUamps (165, 166) on the Rope with two M5 x
16mm Button Screws (164), Make sure that
Rope is in the grooves of the Rope Clamps,
that there is 1/2" between the Link and the
Rope CJamps, and that the two Screws are fully
tightened. SHde the Rope Cover over the Rope
CUamps,
Remove the two M14 NyUonLocknuts (127),
Attach the Left Arm Frame (8) to the Upright Base
(2) with the two M14 x 155mm BoUts(107) used in
step 2 and the two M14 NyUonLocknuts,
8176
29
140
/
93
7O
Large
Hole
164
1
169 165
167
112
/
/107 127
7O
Grooves
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7, 7
Attach the Backing Hate (59) to the Upright Base
(2) with two MIO x 65mm Carriage BoUts(103)
and two MIO NyUonLocknuts (112), Do not tight-
en the Locknuts yet.
Attach the Squat Backrest (28) to the Squat
Carriage (10) with four M6 x 16mm Screws (108),
SHde the Squat Carriage (10) onto the Upright (3)
as shown, Unsertthe Squat Pin (35) into an upper
hoUein the Upright,
59
1O3 7112
108
10
108
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10, Press the Front Cover (31) onto the Upright Base
(2), Make sure the Cover is oriented as shown
in the inset drawing.
Route the Upper Wire Harness (172) down
through the Upright Base (2) and out the Uarge
round hoUein the back, as shown,
SHde the Upright (3) onto the Upright Base (2),
Make sure you do not pinch the Upper Wire
Harnesses (172). Secure the Upright with two
M10 Washers (129), two MIO x 20mm Screws
(113), and two MIO x 25mm Screws (105), Do
not tighten the Screws yet.
Connect the Upper Wire Harness (172) to the
Lower Wire Harness (173) extending from the
Mech Frame (not shown), The connector should
slide easily into the socket and snap into place.
Ufthe connector does not slide easily and snap into
pUace,turn it over and then insert it, IF THE CON-
NECTOR IS NOT INSERTED PROPERLY, THE
CONSOLE MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN THE
POWER IS TURNED ON. Press the excess wire
into the Upright Base,
Tighten two M4 x 16mm White ZP Serf-tapping
Screws (159) into the Upright (3),
11, Unsertan MIO x 125mm Button Screw (144)
through an MIO Washer (129), the Upright (3),
and the Backing Hate (not shown), Hold the BoJt
in place by sticking a piece of tape over the
bott head.
Tighten the two MIO NyJon Locknuts (!12}
used in step 7. Tighten the two MIO x 20ram
Screws (113} and two MIO × 25ram Screws
(!05} used in step 10.
Attach the Mech Frame (124) to the Base (1) with
two MIO x 73mm Bolts (137) and two MIO
Washers (129), Do not tighten the Botts yet.
Attach the Mech Frame (124) to the Upright (3)
with the MIO x 125mm Button Screw (144), Make
sure the Upright and Mech Frame are properly
aligned before tighten the Screw.
Tighten the four MIO x 73ram Botts (137} in
the Base (!} and the two M!O Nylon Locknuts
(112} used in the second paragraph of step 2.
Snap the Side Mech Cover (81) into place on the
Mech Frame (124),
10
11
31
Slots on bottom
31\
129
144
172 159
\124
129
81
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137
10

12. Wet a Squat Arm (18) and the inside of a Small
Foam Pad (36) with soapy water. Slide the Foam
Pad onto the Squat Arm.
Grease an M10 x 73mm Bolt (137). Attach a
Squat Arm (18) to the Squat Carriage (10) with
the Bolt, two 24mm Plastic Washers (110), and
an M10 Nylon Loeknut (112). Do not overtighten
the Locknut; the Squat Arm should be able to
pivot with intermediate effort.
Repeat this step with the other Squat Arm
(18).
13, Orient the Top Frame (20) with the mark in the
position shown, Attach the Top Frame to the
Upright (3) with two MIO x 65mm Sutton Screws
(117) and two MIO Washers (129), Press the
Plastic Cap (46) into the Upright, over the Top
Frame,
14, Attach the Upright Hate (23) to the Upright (3)
with six M4 x 9mm Self-tapping Screws (106),
12
13
14
137
Grease
18
J
110 /
112
20 Mark
46
106
106
18
11

15, Attach the Console (21) to the Upper Wire
Harness (172), The connector should slide easi-
ly into the socket and snap into place. If a con-
nector does not slide easily and snap into place,
turn it over and then insert it, IF THE CONNEC-
TOR IS NOT INSERTED PROPERLY, THE CON-
SOLE MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN THE POWER
IS TURNED ON. Push the excess wire into the
Upright (3),
Attach the Console (21) to the Upright (3) with
two M4 x 80mm Self-tapping Screws (145), two
M4 x 65mm Self-tapping Screws (158), and four
M4 Washers (157),
16. Odent the Rail (5) with the holes on the side
shown. Attach the Rail to the Upright Base (2)
with an MIO x 106mm Bolt (19) and an MIO
Nylon Locknut (112). Do not overtighten the
Locknut; the Rail must be able to pivot
easily.
Tighten the Storage Knob (44) into the
Updght Base (2) and the Rail (5).
17. Orient the Seat (25) as shown, Attach the Seat to
the Seat Carriage (16) with four M6 x 16mm
Screws (108),
15
16
17
Attach at
this hole
5
Holes
\
157
/
44 //
Wide
End
157
145
108
108
158
25
12

18, Press the Front Leg Foot (38) onto the Front Leg
(4), Note: The front of the Front Leg Foot is
tatter than the back of the Foot.
Attach the Front Leg (4) to the Rail (5) with four
M8 x 20mm Screws (95) and four M8 Washers
(152),
19, Pull out the Seat Knob (138) as far as it will go,
and set the Seat Carriage (16) on the Bench Rail
(5),
Loosely attach two 8mm Spacers (123), a 59mm
Spacer (122), and two Seat Wheels (74) to the
bottom holes in the Seat Carriage (16) with an
M8 Nylon Jamnut (139) and an M8 x 102mm Bolt
(119), Make sure the parts are oriented as
shown in the inset drawing.
20, Make sure that the wide sides of aH six Seat
WheeJs (74) are pressed against the Rail (5).
While a second person presses down on the Seat
(25), hoUdthe bottom Seat WheeUs firmUyagainst
the bottom of the Rail and properly tighten the
indicated M8 NyUonJamnut (139), Do not over-
tighten the Jamnut; the Wheels must be able
to roll across the Rail.
Engage the Seat Knob (138) into an adjustment
hole in the Rail (5),
18
19
95
95
152'
\5
Front is
taller __
119
123
Side
74-
25 5-
74 74 139 138
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21. Attach the Leg Lever (13) to the Front Leg (4) 21
with a Leg Lever Pin (91) and a Cotter Pin (90).
22. See the inset drawing. Route the short end of
the Split Cable (72) through the Front Leg (4) and
attach it inside the Leg Lever (13) with a Leg
Lever Pin (91) and a Cotter Pin (90).
Attach a 90mm Pulley (92) inside the Front Leg
(4), over the Spit CaMe (72), with an MIO x
92mm BoUt(116), two M10 Washers (129), two
25mm Spacers (130), and an MIO NyUonLocknut
(112).
23. Unsertthe two Short Pad Tubes (32) into the Leg
Lever (13). SHde two Large Foam Pads (37) onto
each Short Pad Tube.
Repeat this step with the Long Pad Tube (153)
and the Front Leg (4).
22
23
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J
112
_ 130
129
4
153
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24, Attach the Backrest Cap (40) to the Backrest
Frame (17) with two M4 x 16mm Serf-tapping
Screws (104),
Attach a Bumper (168) to the Backrest Frame
(17) with an M4 x 16mm Serf-tapping Screw (104)
and an M4 Washer (157),
Attach the Right Pivot Guard (42) to the Backrest
Frame (17) with two M4 x 9mm Serf-tapping
Screws (106), Attach the Loft Pivot Guard (41}
in the same manner.
25, Attach the Backrest (24) to the Backrest Frame
(17) with four M6 x 38mm Screws (128) and four
M6 Washers (126),
26, Unsertthe rod on the Backrest Frame (17) into the
sUotin the Seat Carriage (16), HoJd the Backrest
Frame vertically over the Seat Carriage and
shale the rod into the slot, as shown in the
inset drawing.
24
25
26
168
157
106
42
41
28
126
1
16\
104
-%
104
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27, Attach the CurUPad (26) to the CurUPost (12) with 27
two M6 x 16mm Screws (108),
26
/
/108
28. Make sure that aHparts have been properUy tightened, The use of the remaining parts wHUbe expUained in
ADJUSTMENTS, beginning on the next page.
Before using the resistance system, turn on the console and change the resistance setting as
described in CONSOLE OPERATION on page 21. Additional resistance may be purchased by calting
totFfree 1-577-992-5999 and asking for a model number WEMC5874.
An optional WELDER CALF RAISE BLOCK may be purchased for use with your resistance system
by calling totFfree 1-877-992-5999 and asking for model number WEMC5474.
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ADJUSTMENTS
This section expUains how to adjust the resistance system, See the EXERCISE GUUDEMNES on page 24 for
important information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program, AUso,see the accompany-
ing exercise guide to see the correct form for each exercise,
Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the resistance system is used, Replace worn parts immedi-
ately, The resistance system can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent, Do not use
solvents,
ATTACHING THE HIGH PULLEYS
To use a high pulley, slide the hook on the Pulley
Housing (27) onto a hook on the Top Frame (20),
Attach the end of the Short Cable (73) without the ball
to the end of the Rope (70) with a Cable Clip (161),
Attach the other high pultey in the same manner.
Remove the high pulteys when not in use.
ATTACHING THE LEG LEVER
To use the Leg Lever (13), attach it to the Front Leg
(4) with a Leg Lever Pin (91) and a Cotter Pin (90),
Attach the Split Cable (72) inside the Leg Lever (13)
with a Leg Lever Pin (91) and a Cotter Pin (90),
See the inset drawing. Attach one of the long ends
of the Split Cable (72) to one end of the Rope (70)
with a Cable Clip (161), Attach the other tong end
of the Split Cable to the other end of the Rope in
the same manner.
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ATTACHmNG THE ACCESSORmES
To attach a Short HandHe(84) to a high puHHey,first
attach the puHHeyhousings to the resistance system
(see ATTACHHNG THE HHGHPULLEYS on the previ-
ous page), Then, attach the HandHeto a Short CaMe
(73) with a CabHeCHip(161 ),
The Long Handles (not shown) and the Ankle Strap
(not shown) can be attached to the Short Cables (73)
or the Rope (not shown) with Cable CHips(161), Attach
the Hip Strap (not shown) to the ends of the Rope with
two Cable CHips,
The Ab Strap (not shown) can be attached to the Rope
(not shown) using the two Extension Straps (not
shown) and four Cable CHips(161),
ATTACHING THE CURL PAD
To attach the Curl Pad (26), insert the Curl Post (12)
into the Front Leg (4), Secure the Curl Post with the
Ourl Knob (45),
Remove the Curl Pad (26} from the resistance
system when performing an exercise that does
not require it.
ATTACHING THE CURL BAR
To use the CurHBar (43), first attach the HegHeverto
the front Heg(see ATTACHHNG THE LEG LEVER on
the previous page), Attach the CurHBar to the hook
on the Leg Lever (13), 43
13
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4
18

ADJUSTING THE SQUAT ARM
To adjust a Squat Arm (18), puHHthe Arm to the
desired position,
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
The Backrest (24) can be used in a HeveHposition or an
inclined position, To use the Backrest in a HeveHposi-
tion, secure the Seat Carriage (16) at the adjustment
helle in the Rail (5) cHosestto the Front Leg (not shown)
(see ADJUSTHNG THE SEAT on the next page),
To use the Backrest (24) in an inclined position,
secure the Seat Carriage (16) at one of the other
adjustment holies in the Rail (5), Rest the Backrest
against the Upright Base (2) or the Upright (3), Note:
To use the Backrest in the most inclined position,
the Squat Pin (not shown} must hold the Squat
Carriage (not shown} in the highest position (see
ATTACHING THE SQUAT STATION below}.
For row exercises, remove the Backrest Frame (17)
from the Seat Carriage (16) HoHdthe Backrest Frame
verticaHHyover the Seat Carriage and Hiltthe rod out of
the shot (see the inset drawing),
ATTACHING THE SQUAT STATION
To use the squat station, first remove the backrest
(see ADJUSTHNG THE BACKREST above), Next,
adjust the squat arm to the forward position (see
ADJUSTHNG THE SQUAT ARM above), Then, insert
a Squat Pin (35) into the correct hoHein the Upright
(3), FinaHHy,attach each end of the Rope (70) to the
Squat Carriage (10) with an Extension Strap (82) and
two CaMe CHips(161),
Note: The Squat Pin (35} will determine the towest
point to which the Squat Carriage (!0) can
descend. The Squat Carriage shouJd not be able to
descend so low that the user couJd become
trapped under the Squat Arms (!8}.
18
5 16
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18
18
82
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ADJUSTmNG THE SEAT
The Seat (25) can be secured at various positions on
the Rail (5). To move the Seat, pull the Seat Knob
(138) out as far as it wHUgo and slide the Seat to the
desired position. Engage the Seat Knob into an
adjustment hoUein the Rail.
To perform row exercises, the hip strap must be
attached to the rope (see ATTACHING THE ACCES-
SORES on page 18), and the Seat Carriage (16)
must be aMe to roll aUongthe Rail (5). First, remove
the backrest from the seat carriage (see ADJUSTUNG
THE BACKREST on page 19). Then, pull the Seat
Knob (138) out as far as it wHUgo, and turn the Seat
Knob so that the pin rests at the end of the "L'-
shaped sUot(see the inset drawing).
STORING THE RESISTANCE SYSTEM
To store the resistance system, first remove the CurU
Pad (not shown) and the Leg Lever (not shown) from
the resistance system. Secure the Seat (25) at the
position cUosestto the Front Leg (4) (see ADJUSTUNG
THE SEAT above). Next, remove the Storage Knob
(44) from the Upright Base (2). Lift the Front Leg
toward the Top Frame (20). Tighten the Storage Knob
into the side of the Upright Base and into the Rail (5).
To move the resistance system, stand behind the
Upright (3) and place the toe of your shoe on the end
of the Base (1). Tilt the resistance system back onto
the Wheels (49) and roll it to the new location.
Storage Knob (44} !s !a place and fully tight_
ened each time the resistance system is used.
25
Hole
25
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Pin 138
49
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