LifeFitness LIFECYCLE, Assembly Instructions Manual

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HERE TO
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LACE THE
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IFECYCLE
E
XERCISE
B
IKE
Allow a distance of 16 in. (41 cm) between the widest part of the bike and other objects on either side. Allow a distance of
3 ft. (0.9 m) between the front or rear of the bike to any other objects.
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OW TO
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TABILIZE THE
L
IFECYCLE
E
XERCISE
B
IKE
After placing the bike in position, check the unit’s stability by attempt-
ing to rock it from side to side. Any slight rocking indicates that the
unit must be leveled. Determine which foot is not resting completely
on the floor. Loosen the jam nut (A) with an open-end 17mm wrench,
and rotate the stabilizing foot (B) to lower it. Verify that the bike is
stable, and repeat the adjustment as necessary until the unit no
longer rocks. Lock the adjustment by tightening the jam nut against
the stabilizer bar.
Note: Stabilize the bike each time the unit is relocated.
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OW TO
A
DJUST THE
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EAT ON A
R
ECUMBENT
L
IFECYCLE
E
XERCISE
B
IKE
A properly adjusted seat is extremely important in any bike activity and the Recumbent Lifecycle Exercise Bike is no
exception. If the seat is too close, excessive strain will be placed on the knees and quadriceps muscles; if the seat is too
far, the resulting reaching action will irritate the feet, ankles, hips and knees.
Sit on the seat with back against the back rest and place the
balls of the feet on the pedals. An optimum position will allow
movement through the bottom of the stroke without locking the
knees or shifting in the seat. The knees should have a slight
bend at the point of fullest leg extension.
If the seat needs to be adjusted, lift the spring-loaded adjusting
handle (C) located on the right, front side of the seat. Slide the
seat forward or backward as necessary to the proper position and
release the pin to complete engagement. Gently slide the seat for-
ward and backward a small distance to ensure it is locked into
place. Check the seat distance again and re-adjust it if necessary.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the seat while pedaling the bike. Doing so, or failing to insert the seat pin
completely may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury.
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C