York Fitness SB-300, Owner'S Manual

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ADJUSTING THE RESISTANCE
• Adjust the exercise resistance on the cycle using the brake knob (31)
to loosen (-) or tighten (+).
• The flywheel should rotate freely without resistance when you
loosen (-) the brake system fully
• More experience riders may wish to increase the overall resistance
by tightening (+) the brake system.
Operating Instructions
The model is designed to used as a indoor training cycle. It has a fixed
wheel driven flywheel and the momentum will keep the flywheel and
pedals turing even when you stop applying pressure. If you wish to stop
suddenly apply the emergency brake.
EMERGENCY BRAKE - Press down brake system (31) to stop (See
illustration).
INSTALLATION - It is important that the cycle is correctly assembled. If in
doubt contact the retailer for assistance.
PEDALS AND TOE STRAPS - Your feet should be securely positioned in
the toe clips during exercise. Put your foot as far forward as you can into
the toe-clip and then pull the strap tight.
THE BIKE SHOULD OPERATE ON A LEVEL SURFACE WITH NO
LATERAL MOVEMENT - There is height adjuster caps located on either
side underneath the rear foot. Turn these caps clockwise or anti-clockwise
until the bike is totally stable on the ground.
MAINTENANCE - If any parts become loose, or there is noise from the
flywheel, please contact your supplier as it may be unsafe. Like any other
mechanical cycling device, the bike should be regularly maintained. Ask
your supplier for a detailed maintenance program.
Handlebar and Seat Adjustment
It is important that the handlebar and seat are set at the correct height for your body. Ask your instructor for assistance.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR HEIGHT - Undo the knob located where the H-bar post fits into the frame. Slide the handlebar post up or
down to the required height and re-tighten the knob. Make sure it is securely tightened and that there is no lateral or vertical movement of
the handlebar. The handlebar position can also be adjusted forwards or backwards. Undo the Release level located below the H-bar slider.
Slide the handlebar assembly forwards until you reach the required position. Then securely re-tighten the Release lever.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT - Undo the knob located where the seat post fits into the frame. Adjust the seat to the required height.
Then retighten the knob. Make sure it is tight enough to prevent the seat from twisting side to side. The seat position can be adjusted
forwards and backwards. Undo the knob located directly to the side of the seat slider. Loosen the knob then slide the seat to the required
position. Then make sure the knob is re-tightened.
operational instructions