Gold's Gym 550 manual

Model No. GGTL04607.2 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. USER'S MANUAL CAUTION Read al l preca ution s and ins truc- tions i n this ma nual be fore us ing this eq uipme nt. Kee p this m anual for fut ure ref erenc e. www.workoutwarehouse.com QUESTIONS? If yo u ha ve qu est io ns, o r if pa rt s are dam ag ed o[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS W A R N I N GD E C A LP L A C E M E N T .............................................................. 2 I M P O R T A N TP R E C A U T I O N S ................................................................ 3 B E F O R EY O UB E G I N ...................................................................... 5 A S S E M B L Y ...[...]

3 1. Before beginning any exercise program, con- sult your physician. This is especially impor- tant for persons over age 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 3. Use the treadmill only as described[...]

4 21. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See A SSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 21.) Y ou mus t be able t o safel y lift 45 l bs. (20 k g) to rais e, lowe r, or mov e the tre admil l. 22. When folding or moving the treadmill, make sure that the storage latch is hol[...]

5 Thank you for selecting the new GOL Dʼ S G YM ® T RA IN ER 5 50 treadmill. The TRA INE R 55 0 treadmill offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts at home more effective. And when youʼre not exercising, the unique TRA IN ER 550 treadmill can be f olded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills. For you[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call 1-800-445-2480. Assembly re- q uires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove the packing materials; do not dispose of th e pack ing m ater ial s unt il ass emb ly is co mpl eted . Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with [...]

7 3. Orient the Left Upright (31) as shown, and attach it to the Base (48) with two 3/8" x 2 1/4" Bolts (40) and two 3/8" Star Washers (7); do not fully tighten the Bolts yet. 48 31 7 7 40 Latch Holes 3 2. Orient the Base (48) as shown. Identify the Right Upright (36), which has a s quare hole near the lower end. O rient the Right Up[...]

8 5. Raise the Uprights (31, 36) so that the Base (48) is flat on the floor and positioned as shown. Cut t he t i e ho ld i ng t he U pr i gh t Wi r e (2 8) i n a bu n - d l e. Se e th e f ar r ig ht d r aw in g . Wrap the wire tie in the Right Upright (36) around the end of the U pright Wire (28). Then, pull the other end of the wire tie until the[...]

9 7 . See the left inset drawing. Identify the outer side of the remaining Frame Spacer (34). Hold the Frame Spacer (34) between the Left Upright (31) and the Lift Frame (59), with the outer side of the Frame Spacer facing the L eft Upright. Attach the Left Upright to the Lift Frame with a 3/8" x 3" Bolt (32), a 3/8" Flat Washer (33)[...]

10 28 18 9. While another person holds the Console Base (26) near the right Handrail (18), attach the ground wire on the Console Base to the right H andrail with a #8 x 1/2" Ground Screw (11). C onnect the wire harness on the Console Base (26) to the Upright Wire (28). See t he ins et dra wing . The co nne cto rs sho uld s lide t o- get her ea[...]

1 1 14. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Note: Extra hardware may be included. Keep the included hex keys in a secure place; the large hex key is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 24). To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the treadmill. 13. Att ac h the Latc h Hous in g (30) to the L[...]

12 OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT T HE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil- i cone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER C[...]

13 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts more effective. When the manual mode of the console is selected, the speed and inc line of t he trea dmill c an be cha nged wi th the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback. You can even m[...]

14 HOW TO TU RN ON THE P OWER IMPORTANT: If the treadmill has been exposed to c old temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- perature before turning on the power. If you do not d o this, the console displays or other electrical components may become damaged. Plug in the power cord (see page 12). Next, locate the reset/off circuit breaker on the [...]

15 6. Follo w your pr ogres s with th e displ ay. When th e m anua l mode is s e- l ecte d, the upper p art of the dis play will sh ow a track t hat rep resen ts 1/4 mi le (400 m eters ). As you walk or r un, ind icato rs will a ppear i n succe ssion aroun d the tra ck unti l the ent ire tra ck appe ars. Th e track w ill the n disap pear an d the i[...]

16 HOW TO USE A HEART RATE WORKOUT 1. Put on the opti onal chest pul se sensor. For bes t resul ts, you s hould w ear the o ption al ches t pulse s ensor t o use a hea rt rate w orkou t. See pa ge 20 for in forma tion on t he opti onal ch est pul se sen- sor. 2. Insert the ke y into the conso le. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14. 3. Select o[...]

17 HOW TO USE AN EVENT TRAINING WORKOUT 1. Insert the ke y into the conso le. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 4. 2. Enter y our wei ght if de sired . Press t he Ente r butto n. See st ep 2 on pag e 14. 3. Select an event training workout. To select an event train- ing workout, press the Event Training but- ton once or twice until a distance [...]

18 HOW TO USE A WEIGHT LOSS WORKOUT 1. Insert the ke y into the conso le. Se e HO W T O TU RN O N TH E P OW ER o n p ag e 14 . 2. Enter y our wei ght. Press the Enter button. See step 2 on page 14. Note: Always enter your weight before using a weight loss workout; the speed and incline set- tings of the workout will depend on the weight setting you[...]

19 HOW TO USE A CLASSIC WORKOUT 1. Insert the ke y into the conso le. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 4. 2. Enter y our wei ght if de sired . Press t he Ente r butto n. See st ep 2 on pag e 14. 3. Select one of the classic workouts. To select one of the four classic work- outs, press the Classic Workouts button re- peatedly until the desired[...]

20 THE INF ORMAT ION MOD E The console features an information mode that keeps t rack of treadmill usage information. The information mode also allows you to select miles or kilometers as t he unit of measurement and to turn on and turn off the demo mode. To sele ct the in forma tion mo de, hold down the Stop button, insert the key into th e conso [...]

21 HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the l owest position. If you do not do this, you may damage the treadmill when you fold it. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 lbs. (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. [...]

22 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1 . Hold the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the frame down until it is past the latch pin. 2. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands , and lower it to the floor. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of in- jury, do not lower the frame by gripping[...]

23 TROUBLESHOOTING M ost treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please see the front cover of this manual. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that th[...]

24 Locate the Re ed Switch (62) a nd the Magnet (6 7) on the left side o f the Pulley (64 ). Turn the Pull ey until the Magnet is ali gned with the Re ed Switch. Mak e sure t hat the gap be tween the Magn et and the Reed Switch is abo ut 1/8 in. (3 mm). I f necessary, l oosen t he #8 x 1/2" Gro und Screw (11) , move the Reed Switch slig htly, [...]

25 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 p[...]

26 SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 1. Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then [...]

27 P ART LIST—Model No. GGTL04607.2 R0109A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 11 Hood 2 22 #8 x 3/4" Screw 31 Left Foot Rail 48 #12 x 1 1/4" Screw 52 3/8" x 3/4" Bolt 61 Access Door 75 3/8" Star Washer 82 1/4" Motor Bolt 91 Drive Motor 10 1 Motor Bracket 11 8 #8 x 1/2" Ground Screw 12 2 #8 Star Wa[...]

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