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Replace the Mast Cables on the  

Bowflex

 LateralX

 LX3/LX3i Lateral Trainers

Skill Level: III

8018910.080118.B

Replacement Procedure

NOTICE:  

This document provides instructions for the replacement of the Input/Output (I/O) or Lift Motor Cables on the Bowflex

 LateralX

 LX3 and LX3i Lateral Trainers.

If you need assistance, please contact Customer Service (if purchased in US/Canada) or your local distributor (if purchased outside 

US/Canada). To find your local distributor, go to: www.nautilusinternational.com

This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Read and understand all 

Warnings on this machine.

Important Safety Instructions - Before servicing or using this equipment, obey the following warnings:

This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Read and under-

stand all Warnings on this machine.

Disconnect all power to the machine before you service it.

• Read and understand the Part Replacement Procedure before working on the machine. Failure to obey the instructions and safety warnings could cause 

injury to the service technician or bystanders. 

• Keep bystanders, children and pets away from the product being serviced at all times. 

• Make sure that the repair is done in an appropriate work space away from foot traffic and exposure to bystanders. 

• Disconnect all power and allow to sit for 5 minutes before you service this machine. 

• Some components of the equipment can be heavy or awkward. Enlist the service of a second person when you do maintenance steps involving these 

components. Do not try to do heavy or awkward steps on your own. 

• If replacement parts are necessary, use only genuine Nautilus replacement parts and hardware. Failure to use genuine replacement parts can cause a 

risk to users, keep the machine from operating correctly and will void the warranty.

•Be sure that all warning stickers and instructional placards applied to the product stay present and in good condition when doing maintenance or 

replacing components. If at any time the Warning labels become loose, unreadable or dislodged, replace the labels. If purchased in US/Canada, contact 

Customer Service for replacement labels. If purchased outside US/Canada, contact your local distributor for them.

• Do not try to change the design or functionality of the machine being serviced as this can adversely effect user safety and will void the warranty.

• Do not use the machine until all shrouds, instructions, warning labels and correct functionality have been verified and tested for correct performance.

Nautilus, Inc., www.NautilusInc.com, 5415 Centerpoint Parkway, Groveport, OH 43125 U.S.A. - Customer Service: North America (800) 605-3369, [email protected] | outside U.S. www.nautilusinternational.com | Printed in 

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ORIGINAL DOCUMENT - ENGLISH VERSION ONLY

Tools Required (not included)

 #2 

Phillips 

screwdriver 

    Flathead 

screwdriver

 

(2) 6mm hex wrenches

 

10mm hex wrench

 

(2) approximately 4’ (1.2m) lengths of string

 

A Zip-Tie, rubber band or piece of wire to restrict cables from falling into Console Mast

Summary of Contents for LateralX LX3

Page 1: ...Replace the Engine Assembly 33 5 Replace the Lower Shrouds 40 6 Replace the Mast Cables 48 Nautilus Inc 800 605 3369 www NautilusInc com Customer Service North America 800 605 3369 csnls nautilus com...

Page 2: ...If purchased outside US Canada contact your local distributor for them Do not try to change the design or functionality of the machine being serviced as this can adversely affect user safety and will...

Page 3: ...ty information Heart rate displayed if applicable is an approximation and should be used for reference only Consult a physician prior to using any exercise equipment The maximum user weight for this m...

Page 4: ...ul interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi...

Page 5: ...ies Make sure that you and others are all physically fit and able to move the machine safely Place the machine on a clean hard level surface free from unwanted material or other objects that may hampe...

Page 6: ...ir work In some conditions an assistant is required to do the necessary tasks Equipment must be regularly examined for damage and repairs The owner is responsible to make sure that regular maintenance...

Page 7: ...ote Resistance Control SS Drive Belt Leftt J8 G Transport Wheel T Pedal Shroud GG Data Cable Console Mast TT Dual Speed Direction Sensor H Upper Shroud Right U Foot Pad HH HR Cable Console Mast UU Spe...

Page 8: ...s orientation Be sure cable connections at top and bottom of Console Mast are connected securely and oriented properly Reseat all connections Small latch on con nector should line up and snap into pla...

Page 9: ...be longer than 1 minute to be saved and posted by the Console Fitness machine Unplug unit from electrical outlet for 5 minutes Reconnect to outlet Bluetooth enabled device Consult your device to be su...

Page 10: ...YES option and push Enter The Console will exit the Machine Settings Mode and return to the Power Up Mode screen 11 Push the Right button to go to the next option 12 The Console displays the VIEW ERRO...

Page 11: ...u do maintenance steps involving these components Do not try to do heavy or awkward steps on your own If replacement parts are necessary use only genuine Nautilus replacement parts and hardware Failur...

Page 12: ...1 Remove the Pivot Bolt Covers from the Handlebar Arms Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated hardware Set them safely aside 2 Using a 10mm hex wrench remove the indicated Screws by arrow from th...

Page 13: ...he Shrouds at the push fasteners Remove the Shrouds and Mast Gasket and set them safely aside 5 Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated hardware Rotate the Lateral Links out of the way 6 Remove th...

Page 14: ...talled Rotate the Swing Arms toward the front and remove the Mid Pedal Arms 8 Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the indicated screws from the Crank Shrouds Remove the Crank Shrouds and set them sa...

Page 15: ...refully remove the Left Lower Shroud and set it safely aside Note Your machine may not match the image For reference only First stage belt tension adjustment 12 To test the Right Drive Belt tension On...

Page 16: ...Use an 8mm hex wrench to loosen the 2 screws shown in the illustration for two turns 15 Use a 17mm open end wrench to loosen the indicated nut 16 Use a 17mm open end wrench to adjust the hex socket s...

Page 17: ...t the belt at the midpoint between the pulleys The belt should not twist more than 45 degrees Be sure to keep fingers clear of all pinch hazards when you turn the Crank If necessary tighten more 18 Us...

Page 18: ...Be sure to keep fingers clear of all pinch hazards when you turn the Crank Second stage belt tension check 22 To test the Left Drive Belt tension On the upper part of the belt twist the belt at the m...

Page 19: ...ight loosen the nuts NOTICE Be sure to adjust the nuts on both sides evenly and turn the nuts the same number of times 25 Turn the crank 3 to 5 turns in the direction of the arrow and check the tensio...

Page 20: ...ep fingers clear of all pinch hazards when you turn the Crank Reassembly 28 Using a Phillips screwdriver attach the Left Lower Shroud to the main frame First lock the screw in position A then lock the...

Page 21: ...the Shrouds together so that the Push Fasteners are fully seated 31 Install the Lower Shroud to the Frame Assembly with the screws Use a Phillips screwdriver to lock the screw in position A then lock...

Page 22: ...Push Fasteners and move the Right Shroud into position Push the Shrouds together so that the Push Fasteners are fully seated Using a 2 Phillips screw driver install the 6 screws Re install the Mast Ga...

Page 23: ...rson when you do maintenance steps involving these components Do not try to do heavy or awkward steps on your own If replacement parts are necessary use only genuine Nautilus replacement parts and har...

Page 24: ...our machine may not match the image For reference only 1 Remove the Pivot Bolt Covers from the Handlebar Arms Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated hardware Set them safely aside 2 Using a 10mm...

Page 25: ...flathead screwdriver to separate the Shrouds at the push fasteners Remove the Shrouds and Mast Gasket and set them safely aside 5 Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated screw Rotate the Lateral L...

Page 26: ...26 7 Remove the Pedal Arm Topcaps 8 Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated hardware 9 Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated hardware Remove the Pedal Arms and Collars X2 X4 X2...

Page 27: ...sing two 8 or longer adjustable wrenches or M24 socket wrench and 24mm box wrench remove the indicated screw and nut Note The hardware is very tight factory installed Pivot the Swing Arms toward the f...

Page 28: ...to step 14 14 Using a 17mm open end wrench loosen and remove the indicated nut from the Left Lower Shroud Carefully pull the Power Inlet plug out of the hole toward the inside of the Shroud 15 Using a...

Page 29: ...16 in the gap in the Crank arm Using an 8mm hex wrench screw the M10 x 50 screw into the threaded hole to open the gap in the Crank arm 19 Remove the old Crank arm from the Crank pulley 20 Insert M8 w...

Page 30: ...urely 23 Using a 13mm socket wrench install the M8 x 20 hex screw and washer into the crankshaft and tighten securely Reassembly If you only replaced the Right Crank go to step 26 If you replaced the...

Page 31: ...e Left Lower Shroud and move the Right Lower Shroud into position Push the Shrouds together so that the Push Fasteners are fully seated 27 Install the Lower Shroud to the Frame Assembly with the screw...

Page 32: ...the Push Fasteners and move the Right Shroud into position Push the Shrouds together so that the Push Fasteners are fully seated Using a 2 Phillips screw driver install the 6 screws Re install the Ma...

Page 33: ...and exposure to bystanders Disconnect all power and allow to sit for 5 minutes before you service this machine Some components of the equipment can be heavy or awkward Enlist the service of a second p...

Page 34: ...e only 1 Remove the Pivot Bolt Covers from the Handlebar Arms Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated hardware Set them safely aside 2 Using a 10mm hex wrench remove the indicated Screws by arrow...

Page 35: ...rouds Use a flathead screwdriver to sepa rate the Shrouds at the push fasteners Remove the Shrouds and Mast Gasket and set them safely aside 6 Disconnect the cables from the Engine Assembly and the Co...

Page 36: ...s Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated hardware Using the Lateral Link Puller tool remove the Lateral Links 8 Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated hardware Remove the Parallel Links 9 Re...

Page 37: ...nch remove the indicated hardware 11 Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated hardware Remove the Pedal Arms and Collars 12 Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated hardware and set it safely as...

Page 38: ...the packing tape on the bottom of the box 15 Fold the flaps out to expose the shipping platform and tip the box upright This step requires two people Note Be sure to fold the bottom flap under the Box...

Page 39: ...nks does not require the Lateral Link Puller Put the Left Upper Shroud in position first Align the Right Upper Shroud with the Push Fasteners and move the Right Shroud into position Push the Shrouds t...

Page 40: ...nce steps involving these components Do not try to do heavy or awkward steps on your own If replacement parts are necessary use only genuine Nautilus replacement parts and hardware Failure to use genu...

Page 41: ...h the image LX3 is shown For reference only 1 Remove the Pivot Bolt Covers from the Handlebar Arms Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated hardware Set them safely aside 2 Using a 10mm hex wrench...

Page 42: ...ead screwdriver to separate the Shrouds at the push fasteners Remove the Shrouds and Mast Gasket and set them safely aside 5 Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated hardware Rotate the Lateral Lin...

Page 43: ...ted hardware 9 Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated hardware Remove the Pedal Arms and Collars 10 Remove the Endcaps from the Mid Pedal Arms Using a 13mm socket or box end wrench remove the ind...

Page 44: ...outside of arm Pivot the Adjustable Arms toward the front and remove the Mid Pedal Arms 12 Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the 5 indicated screws from the Right Lower Shroud Carefully remove the...

Page 45: ...ock the screw in position A then lock the screw in position B and then tighten the screws in the other positions 16 Insert the Power Inlet cable connector into the Left Lower Shroud Using a 17mm wrenc...

Page 46: ...two 8 or longer adjustable wrenches or M24 socket wrench and 24mm box wrench install the indicated screw and nut LX5 LX5i move the Adjustable Arm to engage the Mid Pedal Arm bracket Using an M24 or 1...

Page 47: ...Handlebar Links are tilted forward Put the Wave Washers on the pivot rods Be aware that the Handlebar Arms are top heavy and will want to pivot when attached onto the Pivot Rod Be sure to stay out of...

Page 48: ...a second person when you do maintenance steps involving these components Do not try to do heavy or awkward steps on your own If replacement parts are necessary use only genuine Nautilus replacement p...

Page 49: ...ce only 1 Remove the Pivot Bolt Cover from the left Handlebar Arm Using a 6mm hex wrench remove the indicated hardware Set it safely aside 2 Using a 10mm hex wrench remove the indicated Screw by arrow...

Page 50: ...he push fasteners Remove the Left Shroud and set it safely aside 5 Disconnect the cables from the Engine Assembly and the Console Mast cables Tie one piece of string to the Mast Cable end at the base...

Page 51: ...Mast Cable ends at the Static Handle bar mount 8 Hold the ends of the Mast Cables at the top of the Console Mast and carefully pull them out of the Console Mast so that the strings extend through the...

Page 52: ...install the Mast Endcap NOTICE Align the clips on the cable connectors and make sure the connectors lock Do not crimp the cables 12 Connect the Mast Cable to the Engine Assembly cable NOTICE Align the...

Page 53: ...bly with the pivot rod and attach the lower Handlebar Arm to the Handlebar Link using a 10mm hex wrench Slide the Handlebar Arm assembly fully onto the pivot rod and install the hardware using a 6mm h...

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