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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM

®

CROSSTRAINER 56. The unique PROFORM

®

CROSSTRAINER 56 combines a comfortable recum-
bent cycle with a convenient weight bench to let you
enjoy both aerobic exercise and strength training
exercise in the convenience of your home.   

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the crosstrainer. 
If you have questions after
reading this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME

®

(1-800-

469-4663). To help us assist you, please note the
product model number and serial number before call-
ing. The model number is 831.283180. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the
crosstrainer (see the front cover of this manual for the
location of the decal).

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Adjustment Knob

Wheel

Pedal/Strap

Console

Water Bottle Holder (no water bottle is included)

Adjustment Pin

Backrest

CAUTION Decal

WARNING Decal

Handlebar

Seat

Fan

Foot

Adjustment Knob

Hand Weight

•Do not sit on seatback or headrest
 The machince could tip over,
 causing injury.
•Always position the seat
 adjustment in the full forward
 setting  before using the bench.
•The bench should be used only
 with the weights provided.

CAUTION

CAUTION: The decals shown at the
right are found on the crosstrainer
in the locations indicated above. If
a decal is missing or illegible, call
toll-free 1-800-999-3756 to order a
free replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the location shown. 
Note:
The decals are not shown actual size.

Summary of Contents for 831.283180

Page 1: ...al before using this equipment Keep this manual for future reference Model No 831 283180 Serial No Serial Number Decal Assembly Operation Maintenance Part List and Drawing Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 BIKE EXERCISER User s Manual Patent Pending ...

Page 2: ...sstrainer should not be used by per sons weighing more than 250 pounds 8 Wear appropriate exercise clothing when using the crosstrainer do not wear clothing that could become caught on the crosstrain er Always wear shoes for foot protection 9 Before using the weight bench always adjust the seat to the farthest forward posi tion Never sit on the backrest or the head rest doing so could cause the cr...

Page 3: ...his manual for the location of the decal Before reading further please familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled in the drawing below Handgrip Pulse Sensor Adjustment Knob Wheel Pedal Strap Console Water Bottle Holder no water bottle is included Adjustment Pin Backrest CAUTION Decal WARNING Decal Handlebar Seat Fan Foot Adjustment Knob Hand Weight Do not sit on seatback or headrest The ...

Page 4: ...uantity used in assembly Note Some small parts may have been pre assembled for shipping If a part is not in the parts bag check to see if it has been pre assembled Note If a part is not in the parts bag first check to see if it has been pre assembled If a part is missing call toll free 1 800 999 3756 M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolt 65 2 M10 Zinc Nylon Locknut 66 2 M10 Black Nylon Locknut 63 2 M10 Zinc S...

Page 5: ...and forth slightly until it locks into position Then tighten the Knob Slide the Frame Rail 3 onto the indicated round tubes on the Frame 1 Attach the Frame Rail with two M10 x 52mm Zinc Button Bolts 68 two M10 Zinc Split Washers 85 and two M10 Zinc Nylon Locknuts 66 Set the six Hand Weights not shown on the Rear Stabilizer Covers 7 8 as shown on page 3 4 With the help of a second person slide the ...

Page 6: ...8 7 8 35 13 Slot 36 Knob 13 11 73 5 Attach the Seat 12 to the Seat Frame 6 with three M6 x 16mm Screws 64 5 6 7 While another person holds the Upright 13 in the position shown connect the Upper Wire Harness 35 to the Lower Wire Harness 36 Carefully pull the upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove any slack from the Wire Harnesses Turn the Knob not shown on the right side of the Frame 1 count...

Page 7: ...four batteries into the battery drawer Make sure that the batteries are ori ented as shown by the diagram inside the battery drawer Close the battery drawer Note When the bat teries are installed correctly the fan will turn on for a moment 11 Identify the Left Pedal 24 which is marked with an L Using an adjustable wrench firmly tighten the Left Pedal counterclockwise into the Left Crank Arm 42 Tig...

Page 8: ...nter clockwise two or three turns to loosen it if the knob is not loosened enough it may scratch the upright Next pull the knob slide the upright to the desired height and then release the knob Move the upright up and down slightly until it locks into position Then turn the knob clockwise until it is tight IMPOR TANT After you adjust the upright make sure that your knees will not touch the handgri...

Page 9: ...nology is like having a per sonal trainer in your home Using a stereo audio cable available at electronics stores you can connect the crosstrainer to your home stereo portable stereo com puter or VCR and play special iFIT com CD and video programs iFIT com CDs and videocassettes are avail able separately iFIT com CD and video programs automatically control the resistance of the pedals and prompt y...

Page 10: ... To view only the distance you have pedaled or the number of calories or fat calories you have burned press the upper button on the left side of the large display until only the word DISTANCE CALORIES or FAT CALORIES appears in the upper section of the large display Make sure that the word SCAN does not appear To again view the distance you have pedaled and the numbers of calories and fat calories...

Page 11: ...lash each time your heart beats After a moment two dashes will appear and then your heart rate will be shown For the most accurate heart rate reading continue to hold the handgrips for about 30 seconds Note When you first hold the handgrips the large dis play will show your heart rate continuously for 30 seconds The display will then show your heart rate along with other feedback modes Turn on the...

Page 12: ...sis tance of the pedals will automatically change if a different resistance level is programmed for the next period The target pace for the current period will be shown by the arrows in the small display To pedal at the target pace simply increase or decrease your pace until there is one arrow pointing to each segment of the indicator bar see the drawing above At the end of each period the number ...

Page 13: ...least 30 seconds Note When you are not holding the handgrips the letters PLS will appear in the large display instead of your heart rate Begin pedaling to start the program To start the program simply begin pedaling Program 1 consists of 20 one minute periods One resistance level and one target heart rate are programmed for each period The same resis tance level and or target heart rate may be pro...

Page 14: ...our computer See page 16 for connecting instructions HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE CD PLAYER Note If your CD player has separate LINE OUT and PHONES jacks see instruction A below If your CD player has only one jack see instruction B A Plug one end of a 1 8 to 1 8 stereo audio cable available at electronics stores into the jack beneath the console Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT ja...

Page 15: ... the PHONES jack on your stereo Plug your headphones into the other side of the Y adapter HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO Note If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack see instruction A below If the LINE OUT jack is being used see instruction B A Plug one end of a 1 8 to RCA stereo audio cable available at electronics stores into the jack beneath the console Plug the other end of the cable into ...

Page 16: ...d see instruction B If you have a TV with a built in VCR see instruction B If your VCR is connected to your home stereo see HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page 15 A Plug one end of a 1 8 to RCA stereo audio cable available at electronics stores into the jack beneath the console Plug the other end of the cable into the AUDIO OUT jack on your VCR B Plug one end of a 1 8 to RCA stereo audio cable...

Page 17: ... or VCR A moment after the play button is pressed your personal trainer will begin guiding you through your workout Simply follow your personal trainer s instructions The program will function in almost the same way as a Smart program see step 3 on page 12 However an electronic chirping sound will alert you when the resistance level and or the target pace is about to change Note If the resistance ...

Page 18: ...display Go to your computer and start an internet connection Start your Web browser if necessary and go to our Web site at www iFIT com Follow the desired links on our Web site to select a program Follow the on line instructions to start the program When you start the program an on screen count down will begin Return to the crosstrainer and begin pedaling When the on screen countdown ends the pro ...

Page 19: ...rolonged 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 intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone as you exercise WORKOUT GUIDELINES Each workout should include the following three parts A warm up consisting of 5 to 10 minutes of stret...

Page 20: ...p perform a selection of weight train ing exercises The chart on the backrest shows four exercises that can be performed Consult a reputable book to find other exercises that can be performed using hand weights and a weight bench To give bal ance to your workouts vary the exercises from work out to workout Begin with 1 set of 12 repetitions for each exercise A repetition is one complete cycle of a...

Page 21: ...TING Avoid moving your hands while using the handgrip pulse sensor Excessive movement may interfere with heart rate readings Do not hold the metal contacts too tightly doing so may interfere with heart rate readings For the most accurate heart rate reading hold the metal contacts for about 15 seconds For optimal performance of the handgrip pulse sen sor keep the metal contacts clean The contacts c...

Page 22: ...heel Bearing 41 1 C Magnet 42 1 Left Crank Arm 43 1 Reed Switch Wire 44 1 Crank Bearing Assembly 45 4 M5 Flat Washer 46 1 Adjustment Cable 47 1 Return Spring 48 2 M6 Nylon Locknut 49 2 Seat Bushing 50 1 Backrest Frame Endcap 51 1 1 2 x 70mm Button Bolt 52 1 1 2 Nylon Locknut 53 1 Belt 54 1 Pulley Crank 55 1 M6 x 25mm Bolt 56 2 Flange Screw 57 1 Right Crank Arm 58 2 M6 Eyebolt 59 1 U Bracket 60 4 M...

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Page 24: ...ciser contact the nearest Sears Service Center throughout the United States and Sears will repair or replace the Bike Exerciser free of charge This warranty does not apply when the Bike Exerciser is used commercially or for rental purposes 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 ...

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