Precor 904 manual

T otal Body T readmill R USA Owner’ s Manual Assembly and Operation[...]

page 2 T otal Body T readmill Thank you for purchasing one of the innovative additions to the famous Precor treadmill line: the 904 Total Body Treadmill. Smooth, manual operation and dual-action handrails provide a safe and effective cardiovascular and “total body” workout. Before using the 904 Total Body Treadmill, we urge you to familiarize y[...]

page 3 T able of Contents Safety Information ...................................................................................... 2 Unpacking the 904 Total Body Treadmill .................................................... 4 Tips for Unpacking the Treadmill ......................................................... 5 904 Hardware Kit ............[...]

page 4 Unpacking the 904 T otal Body T readmill All Precor products are thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment. Precor ships the 904 treadmill in seven pieces: • Deck or treadmill’s base assembly • Handrails (right and left) • Front lift bar • T-knob assembly • Literature kit (not shown) and Hardware kit (contents shown in Diag[...]

page 5 Tips for unpacking the treadmill: • Ask for assistance to help you unpack the treadmill. Place the carton close to the location where you plan to assemble and use the treadmill. • To avoid scratching yourself or the unit, remove the staples when you open the carton. Let the sides of the carton fall flat onto the floor. • Take the left [...]

page 6 Diagram 2 904 Hardware kit. A B C D E Open the hardware kit and make sure that you have the following items. See Diagram 2. As you identify the contents of the kit, check them off below. (A) two safety stops—front lift bar installation (B) two bolts—front lift bar installation (C) two washers—front lift bar installation (D) two locking[...]

page 7 Assembling the 904 T otal Body T readmill Follow the instructions in this section to assemble the 904 Total Body Treadmill. It is important to read through the entire procedure before assem- bling your treadmill. If you do not assemble and use this treadmill according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor limited warranty. I[...]

page 8 Assembly Instructions To assist you in the assembly of the 904 treadmill, the items in the hardware kit, shown in Diagram 2 on page 6, correspond to a particular letter of the alphabet. These letters appear in the assembly instructions. If necessary, refer to Diagram 2 while performing the steps below. To assemble the 904 treadmill, take the[...]

page 9 d. Replace the two bolts and washers (set aside in step 2b.). Make sure that a washer is on each bolt. Insert a bolt—one on either side of the treadmill—through the lower bolt hole. Note that the head of the bolt should appear on the “outside” portion of the side rail. See Diagram 4. Tighten the bolts using your fingers. Do not use t[...]

page 10 Diagram 5 Removing hardware from the T-knob assembly. Flat washer Rod Thrust bearing Leather pads Flat washer T-knob 3. Prepare the T-knob Assembly for Installation. (Diagram 5) Remove one T-knob and its 2 flat washers and 1 thrust bearing (looks like a washer with ball bearings) from one side of the rod. Take both leather pads off the rod [...]

page 11 c. Insert the rod into the side rail mount and apply pressure to push the T-knob assembly through to the opposite side. See Diagram 7. You may need to jiggle the rod slightly to help alleviate friction and to align the rod in the opposite side rail mount. Note : Take your time and be patient while installing the rod between the two handrail[...]

page 12 f. Move to the opposite side of the treadmill to install the left handrail. Place the remaining leather pad (rough side facing the side rail mount) onto the rod and slide the handrail mount onto the rod. See Diagram 9. g. Make sure that the 2 washers and 1 thrust bearing are on the T-knob that you set aside in step 3. To assure proper opera[...]

page 13 j. Securely tighten the T-knob by turning it clockwise. Alternately tighten the T-knobs until both are tight against the side rails. 5. Adjust the incline of the treadmill and set the running belt to the proper resistance level by following the steps in Adjusting the Elevation Tube . Adjusting the Elevation Tube The height of the elevation [...]

page 14 2. Position the Treadmill on Its Side. (Diagram 11) Place one hand on each handrail and gently tip the treadmill onto its side opposite the micro- adjustment knob. See Diagram 11. Be sure the treadmill is balanced and secure on its side and the micro-adjustment knob is not resting on the floor, before you let go of the handrails. Diagram 11[...]

page 15 c. Reinsert the height adjustment pins and push down on the portion that wraps around the tube to secure the pin into position. Pull and push on the elevation tube to make sure that it is secure. d. Return the treadmill to an upright position so that the base is flat on the floor and go through the following check list. Make sure that all t[...]

page 16 Using the Precor 904 T otal Body T readmill In addition to providing an excellent cardiovascular workout, one of the advantages of the 904 Total Body Treadmill is that it is simple to use. With very little time or practice, you can learn how to use it effectively. This section provides information about the following areas: • beginning an[...]

page 17 Working Out on the 904 Treadmill Before using your treadmill, we recommend that you follow these instructions and go through a preliminary demonstration of the treadmill. Then, you will be more familiar with the treadmill when you begin your workout. Diagram 13 shows a fully assembled 904 treadmill with the handrails resting on the safety s[...]

page 18 2. Begin walking on the running belt. You should start your workout at a pace that will allow your heart rate to reach your training zone within 5 minutes. Refer to Diagram 15 on page 22. Fine-tune the resistance of the running belt by slowly turning the micro-adjustment knob. Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase resistance (clockwise[...]

page 19 Tips for using the handrails follow: • Use the locking pins to secure the handrails in an upright position until you are comfortable with the movement of the running belt. Once you are comfortable, you can remove the locking pins. The wire loops attached to the locking pins let you hang the locking pin on the T-knob. • Use the T-knobs t[...]

page 20 Using the Micro-Adjustment Knob The micro-adjustment knob on the 904 treadmill allows adjustments that affect the movement of the running belt. Adjust the resistance while you are walking or running on the treadmill. Before using the micro-adjustment knob, make sure that you have completed the following procedures: • assembled your 904 tr[...]

page 21 General Aerobic T raining Information A workout on the Precor 904 Total Body Treadmill provides excellent and efficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning the thighs, calves, and hips. Darkened areas in Diagram 14 indicate the muscles that can be improved. To get the most out of each workout, a general understanding[...]

page 22 How Hard Should I Exercise? Studies show that to achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise, it is necessary to work out hard enough to raise your heart rate to a certain minimum level, called the “training zone.” Your training zone depends on your age and level of fitness. Diagram 15 shows your recommended heart rate training zone which [...]

page 23 Once you locate your pulse, look at the time and count the beats for six seconds. Multiply that number by 10 to determine the total number of beats per minute. For example, if you count 14 beats over six seconds, the total number of beats per minute is 140. Compare the total number of beats with your training zone as identified in Diagram 1[...]

page 24 Maintaining the 904 T otal Body T readmill The 904 treadmill requires little maintenance. Periodically, you need to clean the treadmill and possibly realign the running belt. Instructions for these procedures are provided in this section. At the end of this section, you will find information about how to receive additional service. Cleaning[...]

page 25 Diagram 16 Storing the treadmill. Deck Side rail Handrail To store the treadmill in a vertical position as shown in Diagram 16 and free up floor space when the treadmill is not in use, take the following steps: 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 above to lock the handrails in position and then, move to the rear of the treadmill. Note : If you need[...]

page 26 To align the running belt, take the following steps: 1. Insert the locking pins to secure the handrails in an upright position. 2. Walk on the treadmill while holding onto the handrails for balance. 3. If you haven’t already done so, set the elevation of the treadmill and adjust the micro-adjustment knob so that you can keep your momentum[...]

page 27 904 Lubricating the Running Belt The lubricant between the running belt and deck normally tends to dissipate over an extended period of time. You may not see the change but you will probably notice that the running belt does not slide as easily as it did when you first purchased the treadmill and adjusted the elevation tubes according to Ta[...]

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