Freemotion Quadriceps F706.0, Owner'S Manual

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CABLE ADJUSTMENT
For the strength equipment to function correctly, the
cables must be tensioned correctly. To check the
tension of the cables, first insert the weight pin into
the weight carriage. Next, slowly raise and lower the
weight carriage by performing one repetition. The
weight carriage should come to rest just on top of the
next weight when the repetition is completed.
If there is too much tension on the cables, the weight
carriage will not rest on the next weight, and it may be
difficult to insert the weight pin into the weights.
If there is not enough tension on the cables, the weight
carriage will not be lifted immediately when the repeti-
tion is begun. Ideally, the cable should not move more
than 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) from the resting position before
the weight carriage is lifted.
If there is too much tension or not enough tension on
the cables, follow the steps below to adjust the cables.
1. Lift the cap off the tower. Next, remove the access
cover by pulling it free at the bottom and then slid-
ing it upward until the tabs release.
2. Loosen the nut
attaching either
of the pulleys
to the dual
U-bracket.
3. To tighten the cables, move the pulley closer to the
other pulley in the dual U-bracket. To loosen the
cables, move the pulley away from the other pulley
in the dual U-bracket.
4. Make sure that the cable trap is properly oriented
(see CABLE TRAPS on page 7), and retighten
the nut.
5. Check the tension of the cables as described
above. Readjust either pulley as necessary.
6. Slowly perform a repetition using a light load, and
have someone make sure that the cables are not
derailed from a pulley or rubbing against a cable
trap.
7. Reattach the access cover and the cap.
Nut
Slot
Pulley
Pulley