Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the ski
exerciser.
CLEANING THE SKI EXERCISER
Wipe your ski exerciser with a clean, dry cloth after
each workout to remove perspiration and dirt. Any
household window cleaner may be used to clean the
chrome and black metal surfaces after each use.
Wipe the wood with a clean, dry cloth to remove per-
spiration and dirt after each use. Use any wood furni-
ture polish or wax to protect the wood finish and pre-
vent drying.
The bottoms of the skis may become marked from
contact with the drive rollers. Wipe them with a clean,
dry cloth. Mineral spirits will lift stubborn marks. For a
smooth glide while skiing, carefully rub paraffin wax
only on the sides of the skis. NEVER polish or wax
the undersides of the skis. The skid plates built into
the sides of the skis are designed to wear down and
leave a light coating on the sides of the wood. These
plates do not need to be replaced.
LUBRICATION OF THE RESISTANCE PAD
The leather resistance pad on your arm exerciser has
been oiled to allow for quiet, smooth braking action.
However, the pad will require re-oiling if it dries due to
its surroundings. We recommend inspecting the resis-
tance pad every three months.
1. Place a cloth or a piece of plastic underneath the
ski exerciser to protect your floor.
2. See the inset
drawing. Inspect
the Thrust Washer
(37). Lightly oil the
Thrust Washer if it
is not greasy.
Fully loosen but
do not remove the
Resistance Knob
(39). Lift the
Pulley (35) and
roughen the surface of the leather Resistance Pad
(32) with 100-grit sandpaper or a file.
3. Spread one or two drops of light household oil on
the Resistance Pad. DO NOT OVER-OIL! Excess
oil may spray out when the Pulley is spinning.
Place a pencil between the Pulley and the
Resistance Pad and let the oil absorb overnight.
4. Wipe any excess oil away from the area around the
Resistance Pad. Tighten the Resistance Knob.
Inspect the bottom of the Pulley. If the resistance disk
(located above the Resistance Pad) has grooves worn
into it, it may be necessary to replace it. See the back
of this manual for instructions on how to order replace-
ment parts.
CARE FOR THE RESISTANCE STRAP AND
FLYWHEEL
Resistance strap and flywheel maintenance should be
performed once a month at the same time. Follow the
steps below.
1. Place a cloth or a piece of plastic underneath the
ski exerciser to protect your floor.
2. Set the ski resistance to the lowest setting.
3. Slide the resistance strap off the side of the fly-
wheel.
4. Wipe the surface of the flywheel with a clean cloth
dampened with rubbing alcohol.
5. Check the groove of the flywheel for any rust or
corrosion.
6. Use fine to very fine steel wool to spot rub any rust
or corrosion. Clean the entire flywheel with steel
wool if necessary.
7. Wipe the flywheel with a clean, dry cloth to remove
any residue. NEVER place oil between the resis-
tance strap and flywheel. This will damage the
resistance strap.
8. Slide the “U”
Bolt Cover (64)
to the right to
check the
tightness of
the 1/4” Nuts
(67) on the
right side of
the Flywheel
(54). Tighten
the Nuts even-
ly with a
wrench if necessary. CAUTION: Do not overtight-
en the 1/4” Nuts; this can break the “U” Bolt.
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