Inspect Cable Handle Attachments; Inspect Pulleys; Inspect Weight Stack And Selector Pin - Precor Experience Strength General Safety & Maintenance Manual

Inspect Cable Handle Attachments

Check the cable-to-handle attachment area very closely. (Refer to
Figure 9.) Look for frayed cable ends, broken thimbles, bent cables,
worn spring clips, worn handles, and any other unusual wear.
Figure 9: Check connections to handles carefully
Also, check the spring clip gate and make sure it closes properly
and engages securely. (Refer to Figure 10.) Check the spring clip,
links, and cable; replace any spring clip link that does not function
properly or shows wear.
Figure 10: Check spring clip gate for proper closure
General Safety and Maintenance Manual: Weekly Inspection

Inspect Pulleys

Precor uses precision ball bearing idler pulleys to smoothly guide
the cable.
Inspect each pulley for damage, including hairline cracks, chips, or
missing sections. Worn surfaces in the pulleys can cause severe
damage to the cables and must be replaced at the first sign of wear
or damage.
Be certain that the wheels turn freely as the equipment is used.
Inspect each pulley for excessive side-to-side play, which indicates
worn bearings or loose mounting bolts. If excessive play is
discovered, remove the pulley to inspect the bearings and replace
the entire pulley if necessary.

Inspect Weight Stack and Selector Pin

Weight stacks are made of precision machined plates, which stack
on top of each other to increase the selected resistance of an
exercise. Use only Precor-supplied add-on weights and weight
selector pins.
On a weekly basis, inspect weight stacks and selector pins. Wipe
each plate with a damp cloth as needed. Inspect all plates for sharp
burs or damage. Wipe dirt and dust off the guide rods.
Make sure the equipment uses only the original Precor selector
pin. In addition, make sure the selector pin can be fully inserted
and retained in each weight plate.
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