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HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE

HOW TO ADJUST THE ANGLE OF THE SEAT

You can adjust the angle of the seat to the position that 
is most comfortable. You can also slide the seat for-
ward or backward to increase your comfort or to adjust 
the distance to the handlebar.

To adjust the seat, 
loosen the nuts on 
the seat clamp a few 
turns, and then tilt the 
seat upward or down-
ward or slide the seat 
forward or backward 
to the desired posi-
tion. Then, retighten the nuts.

HOW TO ADJUST THE HORIZONTAL POSITION OF 
THE SEAT

To adjust the posi-
tion of the seat, first 
loosen the adjust-
ment handle, move 
the seat carriage 
forward or back-
ward, and then firmly 
tighten the adjust-
ment handle. 

Note: The handle 
functions like a 
ratchet. See assembly step 6 on page 8 for an 
explanation.

HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT POST

For effective exercise, the seat should be at the proper 
height. As you pedal, there should be a slight bend in 
your knees when the pedals are in the lowest position. 

To adjust the height 
of the seat post, first 
loosen the adjust-
ment knob and pull it 
outward. Then, move 
the seat post upward 
or downward, release 
the adjustment knob 
into an adjustment 
hole in the seat post, 
and firmly tighten the 
adjustment knob. 

Make sure that the adjustment knob is engaged in 
an adjustment hole. 

HOW TO ADJUST THE HORIZONTAL POSITION OF 
THE HANDLEBAR

To adjust the hori-
zontal position of the 
handlebar, loosen the 
adjustment handle, 
move the handlebar 
carriage forward 
or backward to the 
desired position, 
and then tighten the 
adjustment handle. 

Note: The handle 
functions like a 
ratchet. See assembly step 6 on page 8 for an 
explanation.

Adjustment 

Knob

Handle

Handle

Nut

Nut

Summary of Contents for Gx 5.5 Sport

Page 1: ...No Write the serial number in the space above for reference www nordictrack com To register your product and activate your warranty today go to www nordictrackservice com registration For service at a...

Page 2: ...ation shown Note The decal s may not be shown at actual size WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 5 ASSEMBLY 6 THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR 13 HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIK...

Page 3: ...th a mat beneath it to protect the floor or carpet Make sure that there is at least 2 ft 0 6 m of clearance around the exercise bike 7 Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu larly Replace any wor...

Page 4: ...4 all STANDARD SERVICE PLANS...

Page 5: ...e questions after reading this manual please see the front cover of this manual To help us assist you note the product model number and serial number before contacting us The model number and the loca...

Page 6: ...until you nish all assembly steps Left parts are marked L or Left and right parts are marked R or Right In addition to the included tool s assembly requires the following tools one Phillips screwdrive...

Page 7: ...or downward to the desired position release the Adjustment Knob 29 into an adjustment hole in the Seat Post and then tighten the Adjustment Knob Make sure that the Adjustment Knob is firmly engaged i...

Page 8: ...as many times as necessary Slide the Seat Carriage 3 to the desired posi tion and then tighten the Adjustment Handle 23 into the underside of the Seat Carriage Make sure that the Adjustment Handle is...

Page 9: ...it outward Then insert the Handlebar Post into the Frame Move the Handlebar Post 4 upward or downward to the desired position release the Adjustment Knob 29 into an adjustment hole in the Handlebar Po...

Page 10: ...dlebar Post 4 Loosen the Adjustment Handle and slide the Handlebar Carriage 19 onto the Handlebar Post Note The Adjustment Handle 23 functions like a ratchet See step 6 for an explanation Slide the Ha...

Page 11: ...oom temperature before insert ing batteries Otherwise you may damage the console displays or other electronic components Remove the screw and the battery cover and insert batteries into the battery co...

Page 12: ...Chain Guard 14 Identify the Right Pedal 35 Using an adjustable wrench firmly tighten the Right Pedal 35 clockwise into the Right Crank Arm 31 Tighten the Left Pedal 38 counterclockwise into the Left...

Page 13: ...tures above 122 F 50 C or below 14 F 10 C Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor when using or storing the heart rate monitor To clean the sensor use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soa...

Page 14: ...embly step 6 on page 8 for an explanation HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT POST For effective exercise the seat should be at the proper height As you pedal there should be a slight bend in your knees when the p...

Page 15: ...kwise To stop the flywheel push the resistance knob downward The flywheel should quickly come to a complete stop IMPORTANT When the exercise bike is not in use tighten the resistance knob completely H...

Page 16: ...o show your heart rate see step 3 You can select information for continuous display Press the Display Mode button repeatedly until the information you are most interested in viewing appears in the dis...

Page 17: ...equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on try to correct the interference by one or more of the following m...

Page 18: ...not display your heart rate when you use the chest heart rate monitor see TROUBLESHOOTING on page 13 HOW TO LUBRICATE THE BRAKE PAD If pedaling becomes difficult even when the pedaling resistance is...

Page 19: ...ntly work the Chain Guard 14 over the Right Crank Arm 31 and away from the exercise bike Note Only one side of the Flywheel 36 is shown in the drawings below Loosen the 5 16 Nuts 65 one on each side o...

Page 20: ...c Exercise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system you must perform aerobic exercise which is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time For aerobic...

Page 21: ...lles Stretch With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and...

Page 22: ...Right Shield 38 1 Left Pedal Strap 39 1 Left Shield 40 4 Carriage Cover 41 1 Brake Pad 42 4 Carriage Plate 43 2 Handlebar Pad 44 1 Long Grooved Axle 45 2 Short Grooved Axle 46 6 E clip 47 2 Snap Ring...

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Page 24: ...for a minimal trip charge This warranty does not extend to freight damage to the product This warranty will automatically be voided if the product is used as a store display model if the product is pu...

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