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Model No. NTXC8018.3 USER’S MANUAL Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if parts are damaged or missing, DO NOT CONTACT THE STORE; please contact Customer Care.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your ski exerciser before using your ski exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations for selecting the innovative reading this manual, please see the front cover of this NORDICTRACK ® CLASSIC PRO ski exerciser. Cross- manual. To help us assist you, note the product model country skiing is one of the most effective exercises for number and serial number before contacting us.
ASSEMBLY • Assembly requires two persons. • Assembly requires the included tool(s). • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the Assembly may be easier if you have a set of packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing wrenches.
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3. Lift the Upper Body Arm (27) slightly so that it will not catch on the Front Frame (1), and raise the Upright (16) to the position shown; the Upright will snap into place when it is positioned correctly. Make sure that the M8 Push Nut (18) is between the Upright and the Front Frame.
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5. The Console (66) can use two AA batteries (not included); alkaline batteries are recommended. Do not use old and new batteries together or alkaline, standard, and rechargeable batter- ies together. IMPORTANT: If the Console has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room temperature before you Batteries insert batteries.
HOW TO ADJUST THE SKI EXERCISER HOW TO ADJUST THE SKI RESISTANCE For greater adjustments CAUTION: Always dismount the ski exerciser in the length before adjusting the resistance of the skis. of the Arm Cord (23), To increase the resis- add one loop tance of the skis, slide of the Arm...
HOW TO USE THE SKI EXERCISER 3. Hold the handlebar or the hip pad for balance. Do not lean forward. Keep your weight on your feet and your back straight. Increase the ski resis- Arm Cord tance if you slide away from the hip pad. 4.
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The following tips will help you coordinate your arm 3. Keep your waist in contact with the hip pad at all and leg motions: times to hold back your forward motion. If you feel that you are sliding away from the hip pad, 1.
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CONSOLE FEATURES HOW TO OPERATE THE CONSOLE The console has five independent displays that provide If there is a sheet of plastic on the console, remove the continuous exercise feedback. plastic. 1. To turn on the power, press the reset button or begin skiing.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the ski 3. Spread one or two drops of light household oil on exerciser. the resistance pad. DO NOT OVER-OIL. Excess oil may spray out when the pulley is spinning. Place a CLEANING THE SKI EXERCISER pencil between the pulley and the resistance pad and let the oil absorb overnight.
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8. Slide the STORAGE U-bolt Cover (64) to the Set the ski resistance to the lowest setting and remove right and any accessories before folding and storing your ski check the exerciser. When storing the ski exerciser for more than tightness of 30 days, we recommend the following: the M6 Nuts...
TROUBLESHOOTING Most ski exerciser problems can be solved by b. Locate cord A. Wrap it counterclockwise around the following the steps below. Find the symptom that Pulley (35) until there is no more cord to wind. Do applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assis- not be concerned if it looks tangled;...
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SYMPTOM: The flywheel and/or the resistance b. Clean the bottoms of the skis with a dry cloth and a strap offers no resistance. small amount of mineral spirits or paint thinner. a. Check the routing of the resistance strap. c. Make sure that the flywheel is tight. Remove the U-bolt cover from the flywheel (see step 8 on page b.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer- WARNING: cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of Before beginning this time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your or any exercise program, consult your physi- body uses carbohydrate calories for energy.
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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.
PART LIST Model No. NTXC8018.3 R0312A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Front Frame Bumper Leg Bracket Pad Bracket Rear Frame Pad Cover Left Side Board Hip Pad Right Side Board Flywheel Cross Member Flywheel Axle Top Board...
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to provide the following information when contacting us: • the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual) •...