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MONTHLY
1. Grips:
• Check and replace as needed.
YEARLY OR AS REQUIRED
1. Weight Stack Guide Rods:
• Clean and lubricate the full length by wiping
using a soft cloth containing a light weight
motor oil, 10W-40 or 10W-30 weight. Only a
light coating over the entire length is needed.
Note: Do not use TEFLON
®
or silicone-based
lubricants.
CUSHION ATTACHMENT
Important:
All EPIC STRENGTH cushions are fabri-
cated using dense plywood with tee-nuts installed for
bolting to the machine framework. Because these tee-
nuts are held by the plywood, they will not withstand
the torque that standard nuts and bolts will.
Therefore, when tightening the cushion bolts, turn
them only until they are snug and the cushion does
not move or feel loose. Overtightening may strip the
tee-nuts from the plywood and make it impossible to
remove the cushion in the future.
CABLE TENSION CHECK
1. Insert the weight pin into the top weight plate.
2. Slowly raise and lower the top weight by normal
machine use. The top weight should come to
rest just on top of the second weight when the
handle is returned to the resting position.
• If there is too much tension on the cable, the
top weight will not rest on the second weight,
and it may be difficult to insert the weight pin
into the weight plates.
• If there is not enough tension on the cable, the
top weight will not be lifted immediately when
one of the handles is pulled. Ideally, the han-
dle/cable should not move more than 1/2"
(1.3cm) from the resting position before the top
weight begins to be lifted.
3. If there is too much or not enough tension on the
cable, adjust the cable as described in CABLE
ADJUSTMENTS on page 9.
CABLE GUARDS
Check for alignment periodically to ensure that cable
guards are not rubbing on the cable and that they are
performing their intended duty. If the alignment is not
proper, loosen the bolt slightly, readjust the cable
guard as necessary, and retighten the bolt.
Correct Alignment
Incorrect Alignment
Rubbing
Rubbing
Out of
Alignment
Guards
Guards
Cable
Cable
Pulley
