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Cable Guards
Check the cable guards to ensure that they are not
rubbing against the cable and that they are holding
the cable in the grooves of the pulleys. If the cable
guard is not correctly aligned, loosen the bolt slightly,
readjust the cable guard as necessary, and retighten
the bolt.
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
Grips
Check the grips and replace them if needed.
GUIDE ROD LUBRICATION
Clean and lubricate the full length of each guide rod
by wiping it with a soft cloth containing a lightweight
motor oil, 10W-40 or 10W-30 weight. Apply only a
light coating over the entire length of the guide rod.
Do not use TEFLON
®
or silicone-based lubricants.
CABLE ADJUSTMENT
For the strength equipment to function correctly, the
cable must be tensioned correctly. To check the ten-
sion of the cable, insert the weight pin into the top
weight plate. Next, slowly raise and lower the top
weight by performing one repetition. The top weight
should come to rest just on top of the second weight
when the repetition is completed.
If there is too much tension on the cables, the top
weight will not rest on the second weight, and it may
be difficult to insert the weight pin into the weight
plates. If there is not enough tension on the cables,
the top weight will not be lifted immediately when the
repetition is begun. Ideally, the cable should not move
more than 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) from the resting position
before the top weight is lifted.
If there is too much tension or not enough tension on
a cable, adjust the cable as described in the following
steps.
Top Weight Pulley Adjustment—
Tools required: 9/16" open or box-end wrench/span-
ner, 5/16" hex key
1. Using a 5/16" hex key and a 9/16" open- or box-
end wrench, loosen the nut holding the pulley in
the “U”-bracket.
2. To increase the tension, slide the pulley down-
ward in the slot. To decrease the tension, slide the
pulley upward.
3. Tighten the nut and check the tension of the cable
as described at the left. If necessary, readjust the
pulley.
4. Slowly perform a repetition using a light load and
have someone make sure that the cable is not
derailed from a pulley or rubbing on a cable
guard.
Correct Alignment
Incorrect Alignment
Rubbing
Guards
Guards
Cable
Pulley
Pulley
Slot
Nut
“U”-bracket
