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Nautilus® Commercial Series Bike Owner’s Manual
Guidelines for Getting On and Off the Bike
Instruct each user in the following guidelines for getting on and off the bike.
Adjustments
You should check two adjustments before using the Nautilus
®
U916 or R916 bike: the seat and the pedal foot strap
length.
Seat Height Adjustment on the U916 Upright Bike
Sit on the seat. Put both feet onto the pedals and into the foot straps. Pedal slowly and then stop when one leg is
extended and your foot is as close to the floor as possible. The knee of the extended leg should be slightly bent
when the sole of your foot is parallel to the floor. If you need to adjust the seat higher, get off the bike and stand to
one side. Pull up on the saddle (it’s not necessary to release the seat adjustment handle to adjust the seat higher).
The seat adjustment mechanism will automatically lock into place once you have reached your desired seat
height. To lower the seat, pull up on the seat adjustment handle (located under the front of the saddle) to release
the locking mechanism, and then gently lower the saddle to your desired seat height. Release the seat adjustment
handle and the seat will automatically lock into place. Lower or raise the seat as necessary.
It is also possible to adjust the seat without getting off the bike. Simply take your weight off the saddle while in the
pedals, and raise or lower the saddle as described above.
Seat Adjustment on the R916 Recumbent Bike
Sit on the seat. Put both feet onto the pedals and into the foot straps. Pedal slowly and then stop when one leg is
extended. The knee of the extended leg should be slightly bent. The seat adjustment lever is located in front of the
seat base. Remain seated and keep your feet on the pedals. Pull up on the lever and slide forward or backward as
necessary. Push the lever down completely to lock into place. Make sure the seat is locked in place by trying to
move the seat forward and backward before you start pedaling.
Foot strap Adjustment
To ensure your feet are properly secured to the pedals, you need to check the position of the foot straps. Position
your foot so that the ball of your foot is over the pedal spindle. The pedal foot straps should be tight enough to
GETTING STARTED
TO AVOID INJURY, PLEASE CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT ADJUST THE SEAT HEIGHT
WITH YOUR WEIGHT ON THE SADDLE.
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Note:
Throughout this manual, all references to the left or right side and to the front or back are
made as if you were on the machine, ready to exercise.
