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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the PROFORM

®

C740

exercise bike. Cycling is one of the most effective

exercises known for increasing cardiovascular fitness,

building endurance and toning the entire body. The

sophisticated PROFORM C740 offers an impressive

array of features designed to let you enjoy this healthful

exercise in the convenience and privacy of your home.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before

using the exercise bike. If you have additional

questions, please call our Customer Service

Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday

through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time

(excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please

mention the product model number and serial number

when calling. The model number is PFEX74051. The

serial number can be found on a decal attached to the

exercise bike (see the front cover of this manual).

Before reading further, please review the drawing

below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are

labeled.

Side Shield

Handlebars

Console

Seat

Seat Post

Seat Pin

Frame

Pedal

Link Arm

FRONT

BACK

LEFT SIDE

Summary of Contents for c740

Page 1: ...e you complete satisfaction through direct assistance from our factory TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DELAYS PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLL FREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE The trained tech nicians on our Customer Hot Li...

Page 2: ...THE HANDLEBARS on page 8 make sure that the link arms are on the pedal bushings If the link arms are not on the pedal bushings they may slip off during use 7 Always connect the link arms to the lock...

Page 3: ...g the exercise bike If you have additional questions please call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 800 999 3756 Monday through Friday 6 a m until 6 p m Mountain Time excluding holidays To...

Page 4: ...Nut 17 2 Handlebar Spacer 53 2 8 x 1 Screw 15 4 5 16 Nut 49 4 5 16 x 1 1 4 Bolt 14 2 5 16 x 1 3 4 Bolt 36 2 4 Use the part chart below to identify the small parts used in assembly The number in parent...

Page 5: ...th the four 1 4 Seat Nuts Insert the Seat Post 6 into the Frame 11 Adjust the Seat 5 to the desired height and insert the Seat Pin 8 through the front of the Frame and the Seat Post Slide the Seat Pos...

Page 6: ...ndlebar shaft on the Frame 11 Insert the four 8 x 1 Screws 15 into the Left Neck Shield and tighten them into the Right Neck Shield 6 Slide a Handlebar 9 onto the left side of the handlebar shaft on t...

Page 7: ...t Using the included tool firmly tighten the Pedal Shaft 38 in a clockwise direction into one arm of the Crank 27 While holding the Pedal Shaft with the tool use an adjustable wrench to tighten the 1...

Page 8: ...anner 1 Lift each Link Arm 37 off the lock rod 2 Pull each Link Arm 37 outward against the top of the 11 16 Washer 54 while pulling against the bottom of the 11 16 Washer with your fingers CAUTION Be...

Page 9: ...and CALORIE modes in a repeating cycle ELECTRONIC MONITOR DIAGRAM 1 LCD display Display for all modes 2 Mode indicator Shows which mode is currently selected 3 Mode button Selects modes 4 On off butto...

Page 10: ...the pedals are not turned and the electronic monitor buttons are not pressed for four minutes the power will turn off automatically in order to conserve the batteries ELECTRONIC MONITOR CARE Keep the...

Page 11: ...attach the Side Shields Neck Shields and Pedals CENTERING THE TENSION BRACKET If a grinding noise is heard as you pedal the Tension Bracket 35 should be adjusted Disconnect the link arms from the peda...

Page 12: ...x second count is used because your heart rate will drop rapidly when you stop exercising Adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is at the proper level WORKOUT GUIDELINES Each wor...

Page 13: ...lower back and groin CALF ACHILLES 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 yo...

Page 14: ...mall Spring 40 2 Foam Grip 41 1 Large Spring 42 1 Roller Axle 43 2 Roller Bushing 44 1 Reed Switch Sensor Wire 45 1 Seat Post Glide 46 2 1 2 Nylon Locknut 47 1 Crank Hardware 48 1 Adjustment Knob 49 2...

Page 15: ...9 41 35 33 68 5 7 7 6 8 45 67 15 15 15 53 32 32 3 9 40 57 30 11 13 14 27 28 12 62 60 24 43 42 31 64 18 26 22 20 28 25 20 21 23 24 66 44 46 61 29 47 69 15 16 36 15 9 58 17 15 69 15 38 10 65 49 50 59 37...

Page 16: ...purchase All returns must be pre authorized by ICON This warranty does not extend to any product or damage to a product caused by or attributable to freight damage abuse misuse improper or abnormal u...

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