Monark Ergomedic 891 E, Manual

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Service checklist
CRANK BEARING
The crank bearing is long term greased and needs normally no supplementary lubrication. If
problem arises, please contact your Monark dealer.
FLYWHEEL BEARING
The bearings in the flywheel are lifetime greased and require normally no maintenance.
If problem arises, please contact your Monark dealer.
SERVICE CHECKLIST
Check the:
 chain is snug and there is no play on the pedal crank
 pedal crank is secure to the crank axle
 pedals moving smoothly, and is the pedal axle clear of dirt and fibres
 pedals are securely fitted to the pedal crank

flywheel rotating smoothly and central
 handlebars screws lubricated
 brake belt does not show significant signs of wear
 pedals and chain are lubricated
THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR EXERCISE
The human body is built for action – not for rest. Once upon a time this was a necessity: the
struggle for survival demanded good physical condition. But optimal function can only be achie-
ved by regularly exposing the heart, circulation, muscles, tendons, skeleton and nervous sys-
tem to some loading, i.e. training.
In the old days the body got its exercise both in work and at leisure. In our modern society,
however, machines have taken over an ever increasing share of the tasks which were formerly
accomplished with muscular power alone. Our life has at an accelerated tempo been domina-
ted by sitting, riding and lying. Thus, the natural and vital stimulation that tissues and inter-
nal organs receive through physical exercise has largely disappeared. Certain tissues such as
muscles, bone and blood and also a number of bodily functions can adapt to inactivity – and to
stress. Studies have proved that if you use 30 minutes for exercise like brisk walking, running,
bicycling, swimming or skiing 2-3 times a week, your condition has been improved by some
15 per cent after a few months. The efficiency of the heart muscle will increase and joints and
muscles grow in strength. The capillary density increases in the trained muscle and their enzy-
matic activities are enhanced. The body adapts to the new demands. The perceived exertion at
a given rate of exercise becomes reduced.
With increased physical activity fatness is concentrated, the appetite functions “safer”, you can
eat more without risk for overweight and thereby the risk of lack of important essential food
nutrients decreases. For many individuals the effect of habitual physical activity also improves
the wellbeing and it is a good feeling to have a potential to cope with straining situations.