Clean And Lubricate Guide Rods; Inspect Cables, Connections, And Tension - Precor Experience Strength General Safety & Maintenance Manual

Clean and Lubricate Guide Rods

Inspect the exposed areas of the guide rods for cleanliness. Using a
dry cloth, wipe any buildup of dirt or grease from the rods.
Note: On the Experience Line of strength equipment, the upper rear
shroud must be removed to access the guide rods for inspection,
cleaning, and lubricating (refer to Shroud Removal).
Lubricate the exposed areas of the guide rods by applying a light
coat of a silicone spray lubricant. Spray the silicone lubricant on a
rag and then wipe the guide rods with the rag.
lubricant spray; it can stain carpet and clothing.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to lubricate the guide rods when the
equipment is in use. Attempting to lubricate between the weight
plates without completely disassembling the stack will result in
serious injury.
Important: Do not use petroleum-based lubricants or motor oil. These
lubricants tend to cause a rapid buildup of dirt and hair on the weight
plates, which can cause the plates to stick together.
General Safety and Maintenance Manual: Weekly Inspection

Inspect Cables, Connections, and Tension

Each week give the cables and connections a thorough inspection
and check cable tensions. The following lists the specific things you
need to inspect:
• Check the cable termination at the weight stack. For most
Be careful with any
• Check the cable, especially near all pulley wheels and cams.
• Check the cable as it terminates at the cam, which is stationary
• Inspect the ball end of the cable where the cable connection rests
• Where applicable, ensure that each cable is properly adjusted
• Check cable pulleys, end connections, and end fittings. Make
equipment, the exposed shank can be no more than 1¼ inches
(32mm); this distance allows for a minimum of 10 turns of the
bolt into the selector stem (refer to Figure 3 earlier). Check and
adjust the distance accordingly.
jam nut is tight against the selector stem
on most equipment. Inspect the bolt passing through the cam
end fitting to be sure the two jam nuts are tightened against each
other. Also, check the entire cable routing to verify that there is
no interference with any structures.
in the clevis housing.
and tightened at the top of the weight stack.
sure all connections are tight, adjusting cable tension as
necessary.
Also make sure that the locking
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