Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 903 Precor
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Manual T readmill R USA Owner’ s Manual Assembly and Operation.
page 2 Manual T readmill Thank you for purchasing one of the innovative additions to the famous Precor treadmill line. The 903 Manual Treadmill provides you with a safe and effective workout. Before using the 903 Manual Treadmill, we urge you to familiarize yourself with the entire Owner’s Manual.
page 3 T able of Contents Unpacking the 903 Manual Treadmill ......................................................... 4 Assembling the 903 Manual Treadmill ..................................................... 5 Installation Requirements ............
page 4 Unpacking the 903 Manual T readmill All Precor products are thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment. Precor ships the 903 treadmill in three pieces: • deck assembly • front lift bar • hardware kit (contents described below) and literature kit Diagram 1 shows the treadmill parts after the carton has been removed.
page 5 Assembling the 903 Manual T readmill Follow the instructions in this section to assemble the 903 Manual Treadmill. It is important to read through the entire procedure before assembling your treadmill. If you do not assemble and use this treadmill according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor limited warranty.
page 6 d. Re-insert the bolts and washers as shown in Diagram 2. Tighten the bolts securely using the hex key provided. Flywheel Diagram 2 Installing the Front Lift Bar assembly. Side rail mount Running belt Elevation tube Diagram 3 Locking handrail into upright position.
page 7 Adjusting the Elevation Tube The elevation tube is set at the factory at the lowest setting. To receive optimal performance, reposition the height adjustment pin by taking the following steps: 1. Determine the proper Elevation Tube setting . (Table 1) The elevation tube provides six different settings.
page 8 Diagram 4 Placing treadmill onto front lift bar. Handrail Running belt Front lift bar Micro-adjustment knob 2. Position the Treadmill on Its Side. (Diagram 4) Place your hands on either side of the handrail and gently tip the treadmill onto its side opposite the micro-adjustment knob.
page 9 Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt Before working out on your treadmill, you need to check the alignment of the running belt. The running belt on the 903 treadmill has been fully adjusted at the factory and should track straight on the deck.
page 10 Using the Precor 903 Manual T readmill In addition to providing an excellent cardiovascular workout, one of the advantages of the 903 Manual Treadmill is that it is simple to use. With very little time or practice, you can learn how to use it effectively.
page 11 To use the 903 treadmill, follow these steps: 1. Hold onto the handrail and step onto the running belt. 2. Begin walking as shown in Photo 1. You should start your workout at a pace that will allow your heart rate to reach your training zone within 5 minutes.
page 12 Adjusting the Resistance Level The micro-adjustment knob on the 903 treadmill, allows adjustments that affect the movement of the running belt.
page 13 General Aerobic T raining Information A workout on the Precor 903 Manual Treadmill provides excellent and efficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning the thighs, calves, and hips. Darkened areas in Diagram 7 indicate the muscles that can be improved.
page 14 How Hard Should I Exercise? Studies show that to achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise, it is necessary to work out hard enough raise your heart rate to a certain minimum level, called the “training zone.” Your training zone depends on your age and level of fitness.
page 15 Once you locate your pulse, look at the time and count the beats for six seconds. Multiply that number by 10 to determine the total number of beats per minute. For example, if you count 14 beats over six seconds, the total number of beats per minute is 140.
page 16 Maintaining the 903 Manual T readmill The 903 treadmill requires little maintenance. Periodically, you need to clean the treadmill and possibly realign the running belt. Instructions for these proce- dures are provided in this section. At the end of this section, you will find information about how to receive additional service.
page 17 T-knob Diagram 9 Storing the treadmill. Deck To store the treadmill in a vertical position as shown in Diagram 9 and free up floor space when the treadmill is not in use, take the following steps: 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 above to lock the handrail into its lower position and then, move to the rear of the treadmill.
page 18 To check the alignment of the running belt, take the following steps: 1. Walk on the treadmill while holding onto the handrail for balance. 2. Observe the running belt for a couple minutes. 3. If the running belt tracks off center or the belt moves toward either flywheel, you need to align the belt.
page 19 Lubricating the Running Belt Over an extended period of time, you may notice that the running belt does not slide as easily as it did when you first purchased the treadmill and adjusted the elevation tubes according to Table 1 on page 7.
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If you already are a holder of Precor 903, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Precor 903.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Precor 903. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Precor 903 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
