1. Select the user mode. To select the user mode, press and hold down the Priority Display button for a few seconds until the user mode information appears in the display. Select a backlight option if desired. The console has three backlight options. The ON option keeps the backlight on while BE the console is on. TIME The AUTO option keeps the backlight on only while you are pedaling. The OFF option turns the backlight off. The upper display will show the currently selected backlight option. Press the Silent Magnetic Resistance increase button repeatedly to select the desired backlight option. The console can show pedaling speed and distance in either miles or kilometers. The lower right display will show the selected unit of measurement. An E for English miles or an M for metric kilometers will appear in the lower right display. To change the unit of measurement, press the Silent Magnetic Resistance decrease button repeatedly. Note: When you replace the batteries, it may be necessary to reselect the unit of measurement. 4. View console usage information if desired. The lower left display will show the total number of hours that the console has been used since the elliptical exerciser was purchased. 5. Exit the user mode. Press the Priority Display button to save the console settings and exit the user mode. 20 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical exerciser regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. To clean the elliptical exerciser, use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the console, keep liquids away from the console and keep the console out of direct sunlight. CONSOLE TROUBLESHOOTING If the console does not display your heart rate when you hold the handgrip pulse sensor, or if the displayed heart rate appears to be too high or too low, see step 5 on page 16. HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT If the pedals slip while you are pedaling, even while the resistance is adjusted to the highest level, the drive belt may need to be adjusted. To adjust the drive belt, first use a flat screwdriver to pry the right Disc (71) carefully away from the right Disc Mount (72). Then, remove the right Disc. Locate and loosen the M10 x 22mm Bolt (89). Next, tighten the M8 x 38mm Hex Screw (88) until the Drive Belt (113) is tight. Then, retighten the M10 x 22mm Bolt. 89 HOW TO ADJUST THE REED SWITCH If the console does not display correct feedback, the reed switch should be adjusted. To adjust the reed switch, first use a flat screwdriver to pry the left disc carefully away from the left disc mount. Then, remove the left disc. Locate the Reed Switch (38). Loosen, but do not remove, the indicated M4 x 16mm Reed Switch Screw (69). Slide the Reed Switch slightly closer to or away from a Magnet (43) on the Pulley (19). Then, retighten the M4 x 16mm Screw. Turn the Pulley for a moment. Repeat until the console displays correct feedback. Reattach the left disc by pressing it firmly into the left disc mount. HOW TO GREASE THE ROLLERS See the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual. If the Rollers (51) squeak when moving on the Ramp (3), apply a small amount of white marine grease equally to each Roller. Spread the grease evenly around the Rollers. Pedal the elliptical exerciser until a thin film of grease is distributed along the Ramp; wipe off any excess grease. Reattach the right disc by pressing it firmly into the right disc mount. 21 EXERCISE GUIDELINES These guidelines will help you to plan your exercise program. For detailed exercise information, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician. Remember, proper nutrition and adequate rest are essential for successful results. EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system, exercising at the proper intensity is the key to achieving results. You can use your heart rate as a guide to find the proper intensity level. The chart below shows recommended heart rates for fat burning and aerobic exercise. 165 155 145 140 i30 125 115 _ 145 138 I30 125 118 110 103 CW_) 125 120 115 I10 105 95 90 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 To find the proper intensity level, find your age at the bottom of the chart (ages are rounded off to the nearest ten years). The three numbers listed above your age define your "training zone." The lowest number is the heart rate for fat burning, the middle number is the heart rate for maximum fat burning, and the highest number is the heart rate for aerobic exercise. Burning Fat--To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the lowest number in your training zone. For maximum fat burning, exercise w...