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Part No. 170783 R1000A

Printed in USA © 2000 Sears, Roebuck and Co.

The model number and serial number of your PROFORM

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740CS

treadmill are listed on a decal attached to the frame. See the front
cover of this manual to find the location of the decal.

All replacement parts are available for immediate purchase or 
special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service Center.
To request service or to order parts by telephone, call the toll-free
numbers listed at the left.

When requesting help or service, or ordering parts, please be 
prepared to provide the following information:

¥  The NAME OF THE PRODUCT (PROFORM

¨

740CS treadmill)

¥  The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (831.299462)

¥  The KEY NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PART (see the

EXPLODED DRAWING in the center of this manual and the
PART LIST on page 23).

Model No. 831.299462 

QUESTIONS?

If you find that:

¥  you need help assembling or

operating the PROFORM
740CS treadmill

¥  a part is missing

¥  or you need to schedule repair

service

call our toll-free HELPLINE

1-800-736-6879

MondayÐSaturday, 7 amÐ7 pm
Central Time (excluding holidays)

REPLACEMENT
PARTS

If parts become worn and need
to be replaced, call the following
toll-free number

1-800-FON-PART 
(1-800-366-7278)

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this
SEARS TREADMILL EXERCISER, contact the nearest SEARS Service Center throughout the United
States and SEARS will repair or replace the TREADMILL EXERCISER, free of charge.

This warranty does not apply when the TREADMILL EXERCISER is used commercially or for rental pur-
poses.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

Summary of Contents for 740CS

Page 1: ...for future reference Serial Number Decal Model No 831 299462 Serial No Find the serial number in the location shown below Write the serial number in the space above for reference Visit our website at www proform com new products prizes fitness tips and much more SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 Patent Pending ...

Page 2: ...BLY 6 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT 8 HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL 19 TROUBLE SHOOTING 20 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 22 PART LIST 23 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Back Cover FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY Back Cover Note An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual 2 ...

Page 3: ...on of 450 joules The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps To purchase a surge suppressor see your local SEARS or call 1 800 366 7278 and order part number 146148 12 Keep the power cord and the surge suppres sor away from heated surfaces 13 Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off Do not operate the treadmill if the power cord or plug is damaged ...

Page 4: ... the treadmill and before performing the main tenance and adjustment procedures de scribed in this manual Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an authorized service representative Servicing other than the procedures in this manual should be performed by an authorized service representative only 27 This treadmill is intended for in home use only Do not use this treadmill in any...

Page 5: ... Monday through Saturday 7 a m until 7 p m Central Time excluding holidays To help us assist you please note the product model number and serial num ber before calling The model number of the treadmill is 831 299462 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill see the front cover of this manual for the location Before reading further please review the drawing below and famil...

Page 6: ...ll as shown Make sure that the Extension Leg is turned so the Base Pad 97 is on the bottom Next tip the treadmill to the other side and insert the other Extension Leg not shown in the same way Lower the side of the treadmill so that both Extension Legs 103 are resting flat on the floor Cut the Wire Tie off the Upright 82 2 With the help of a second person carefully lower the treadmill frame and th...

Page 7: ... Rear Foot Spacer 11 from the treadmill Reattach the right Rear Foot without the Rear Foot Spacer Hold the tread mill with both hands and lower the treadmill as described on page 19 Check the left Rear Foot 59 see drawing 6a If the left Rear Foot is still off the floor raise the treadmill and re move the left Rear Foot Snap the Rear Foot Spacer 11 onto the left Rear Foot and reattach the left Rear...

Page 8: ...unding plug Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Important The treadmill is not compatible with GFCI equipped outlets This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus trated in drawing ...

Page 9: ...the excitement of working out with a class and an in structorÑthe hottest new trend at health clubs With the treadmill connected to your computer you can also go to our new internet site at www iFIT com and access even more programs Choose from a se lection of basic programs that interactively control the speed and incline of your treadmill to help you achieve your personal exercise goals Or use i...

Page 10: ...he speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the SPEED and buttons To change the speed setting quickly press the QUICK SPEED buttons Note After the buttons are pressed it may take a moment for the treadmill to reach the selected speed setting To stop the walking belt press the STOP button The TIME display will begin to flash To restart the walking belt press the START button or the SPEED bu...

Page 11: ...in the display Press the SPEED button to change the unit of mea surement When the desired unit of measurement is selected remove and then reinsert the key Note To reset the displays press the STOP but ton remove the key and then reinsert the key Measure your heart rate if desired Stand on the foot rails and place your hands on the metal contacts on the pulse bar Your palms must be resting on the u...

Page 12: ...ine setting are pro grammed for each segment When only three sec onds remain in the first segment a series of tones will sound and the treadmill will automatically ad just to the speed and incline settings for the second segment The program will continue in this way until the TIME display counts down to zero The walking belt will then slow to a stop Note If the speed or incline setting for the cur...

Page 13: ...le at electronics stores Plug the Y adapter into the PHONES jack on your CD player Plug your headphones into the other side of the Y adapter HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO Note If your stereo has an RCA type AUDIO OUT jack see instruction A below If your stereo has a 3 5mm LINE OUT jack see instruction B If your stereo has only a PHONES jack see instruction C A Plug one end of the audio cable...

Page 14: ...he RCA adapter Plug the RCA adapter into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note If your computer has a 3 5mm LINE OUT jack see instruction A If your computer has only a PHONES jack see instruction B A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack on your computer B P...

Page 15: ... on page 13 Note To purchase iFIT com CDÕs or to pur chase iFIT com videocassettes see your local SEARS or call toll free 1 800 735 0768 Follow the steps below to use an iFIT com CD or video Note The instructions included in the CD case describe how to use the CD with a variety of PROFORM treadmills Some instructions may not apply to this treadmill Insert the key fully into the console See HOW TO ...

Page 16: ...D player or VCR When the CD or video program is completed the walking belt will stop and the TIME display will begin to flash Note To use another CD or video program press the STOP button or remove the key and go to step 1 on page 15 Note If the speed or incline of the treadmill does not change when a ÒchirpÓ is heard make sure that the iFIT com indicator is lit and that the TIME display is not fl...

Page 17: ...d stand on the foot rails Find the clip attached to the key and slide the key onto the waistband of your clothing When the on screen countdown ends the program will begin and the walking belt will begin to move Hold the handrails step onto the walking belt and begin walking During the program an electronic ÒchirpingÓ sound will alert you when the speed and or incline of the treadmill is about to c...

Page 18: ...he key can be removed from the console and the displays and indicators on the console will automatically light in a preset sequence although the buttons on the console will not operate If a ÒdÓ ap pears in the CALS FAT CALS PULSE display when the information mode is selected press the SPEED button so the CALS FAT CALS PULSE display is blank To exit the information mode remove the key from the cons...

Page 19: ...ect sunlight Do not leave the treadmill in the stor age position in temperatures above 85 Fahrenheit HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill convert the treadmill to the stor age position as described above Make sure that the latch pin is fully inserted into the catch 1 Hold the handrails as shown and place one foot against a wheel 2 Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on t...

Page 20: ...t breaker wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in d Check the on off switch located on the treadmill near the power cord The switch must be in the on posi tion PROBLEM The power turns off during use SOLUTION a Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord see c above If the circuit breaker has tripped wait for five minutes and then press the switch ba...

Page 21: ...t is centered b If the walking belt has shifted to the right first re move the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the allen wrench turn the left rear roller adjust ment bolt counterclockwise and the right bolt clockwise 1 4 of a turn each Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt Plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is ce...

Page 22: ...s to strengthen your cardiovascular sys tem your exercise must be Òaerobic Ó Aerobic exercise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time This increases the demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscles and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood For aerobic exercise adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the highest number in...

Page 23: ...70 1 Latch Catch 71 1 Walking Platform 72 5 8Ó Cable Tie 73 1 Jack 74 1 Motor Tension Bolt 75 2 Foot Rail Insert 76 14 Small Screw 77 1 Console 78 1 Ground Washer 79 4 Long Screw 80 1 10Õ iFIT com Wire 81 4 Motor Star Washer 82 1 Upright 83 2 Incline Leg Pivot Bolt 84 1 IFIT com CD 85 2 Handrail Extension 86 2 Wheel Bolt 87 1 Console Base 88 1 Motor Tension Washer 89 12 1 2Ó Screw 90 1 Key Clip 91...

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Page 26: ... on page 23 Model No 831 299462 QUESTIONS If you find that you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM 740CS treadmill a part is missing or you need to schedule repair service call our toll free HELPLINE 1 800 736 6879 MondayÐSaturday 7 amÐ7 pm Central Time excluding holidays REPLACEMENT PARTS If parts become worn and need to be replaced call the following toll free number 1 800 FON PART 1 8...

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