Lifetime Elite 51546 Owner's Manual With Assembly Instructions

Front court fast track basketball system

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Joe
May 24, 2025

Is there a replacement for the adjustment piston on a Lifetime Elite basketball hoop. Or any suggested maintenance because it no longer stays in the adjusted position.

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Mr. Anderson
May 26, 2025

The documents do not mention a replacement adjustment piston specifically for the Lifetime Elite 51546 basketball hoop. However, for maintenance to keep the system in the adjusted position, it advises using caution during transport to prevent the mechanism from adjusting and checking all nuts and bolts to ensure they are tight. Regular inspection for wear, damage, and corrosion is also recommended to maintain safe operation.

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Summary of Contents for Lifetime Elite 51546

  • Page 2 The product you just purchased could be FREE! Register your product at www.lifetime.com and receive three important benefits: 1. You automatically will be entered to win $200 in our monthly drawing! 2. In the unlikely event of a product recall or safety modification, we can notify you immediately and directly.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    POLE SECTION IDENTIFICATION Identify the pole sections before beginning assembly. Failure to assemble the pole sections correctly may result in severe personal injury or property damage as described on Page Two. ONCE THE POLE SECTIONS HAVE BEEN SEATED, THEY CANNOT BE SEPARATED. Top Pole: Middle Pole: Bottom Pole:...
  • Page 4: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Part # Description Qty. 101886 Top Pole 101885 middle Pole 101887 bottom Pole 1018717 Left backboard bracket 1018718 Right backboard bracket 1079 backboard 5100 Wheel b110001 1/” x 15 /” Axle 50068 Counterbalance Spring 10188 Long Extension Arm 10188 Short Extension Arm 1000...
  • Page 5 HARDWARE IS ACTUAL SIZE (Unless otherwise indicated) (Not actual size) Tools and materials Required for Assembly (Not Included) Adjustable Wrench /8” Socket Wrench 6 lb. of Sand/ Funnel Water Supply Phillips Screwdriver 1/” Wrenches () 10. Scrap Wood or Cardboard 9/16”...
  • Page 6 PARTS LIST Part # Description Qty. Fast Track Hardware (1028796) SA* 1079 #8 x 1 1/” Truss Screw Sb* 1079 O-ring 10785 Lower Fast Track Handle 105 #6 x  1/” Screw 1078 Handle End Cap 10787 Textured Handle Tube SG* bG0000 Trigger Spring SH* 10881...
  • Page 7 before beginning Assembly A. Keep the hardware bags and their contents separate. If any parts are missing, call our Customer Service Department. B. Test fit all Bolts by inserting them into their respective holes. If necessary, carefully scrape away any excess powder coating buildup from inside the holes.
  • Page 8 Required For This Page: HH000 Screwdriver Scrap wood/cardboard Align the hole in the Middle Pole (MP) with the slot in the Bottom Pole (BP) and slide the Middle Pole over the Bottom Pole. Do not jam the poles together until instructed. Insert the remaining 1/4”...
  • Page 9 Required For This Page: 10056 The flattened end of the Pole Brace (AJ) attaches to the Base (AG). The angled end attaches to the Pole. Repeat for the other side of the Base. Only finger tighten the Nuts.
  • Page 10 Required For This Page: 7/16” Wrenches Pliers bE (1) 10056 Lay the pole on the ground with the Bracket on the Middle Pole facing up. Place the Base over the 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle (AC) and step on the Base so the Axle fits into the slots in the bottom of the Base.
  • Page 11 Required For This Page: 7/16” Wrenches 10989 HP19700 Slide Spacer (MT) into top of Spring (AD). The Tap Bolts (RE) should be at the outer edge of the holes. Tighten the T-Nuts (RA) only until the Rubber Washers (RD) begin to bulge.
  • Page 12 Required For HP19700 10989 This Page: 1/” Wrenches mR (8) /8” Socket Wrench Only hand tighten the Nylock Flange Nuts (RG). Tightening these Nuts later will adjust the Rim tension. This step is easier if the Rim is facing up. The Silver Spring Cover fits into the Rim slots.
  • Page 13 Required For This Page: /” Wrenches 10989 6 5/8” (Not actual length) Attach this end of the Long Extension Arms (AE) to the Backboard Brackets Tighten the Nut until it is flush with the Bolt. Attach the end with the two sets of holes further apart to the Backboard Brackets.
  • Page 14 108796 Required For This Page: Screwdriver SD () Fit the Lock Tab (SH) into slot in Outer Tube (AO). Slot Pre-assembled Upper Handle...
  • Page 15 Required For This Page: 108796 Screwdriver SD () While pressing the button on the Handle, slide the Inner Fast Track Channel (AN) into the Outer Fast Track Tube (AO). Press button while inserting Channel. Be sure that side with notches faces up.
  • Page 16 Required For This Page: /” Wrenches 1/” Wrenches 10989 6 5/8” (Not actual length) **2 ADULTS REqUIRED FOR THIS STEP** The Backboard and Rim should be on the ground resting on cardboard with the Extension Arms facing up. The Backboard must face the opposite direction as the Pole Bracket.
  • Page 17 Required For This Page: /” Wrenches mD () 9/16” Wrenches 10989 6 5/8” (Not actual length) 6 1/2” (Not actual length) Attach the Outer Tube (AO) to the Long Extension Arms (AE). Tighten all Nuts securely now. Remove the plastic film from the Backboard.
  • Page 18 Hook the Spring (AD) onto the Spacer between the Backboard Brackets and hook the other end over the Bolt installed in the previous step. Use the closed end of a wrench to pull the Springs up and over the Bolt. Insert one of the 1 1/4”...
  • Page 19 WARNING Never put the system in an upright position without proper weight in the Base. The system may fall over and could result in serious personal injury or property damage. For safety reasons, we recommend filling the base with sand, not water. One adult needs to hold down the Pole while the Base is being filled.
  • Page 20 Pull the Handle all the way down so the system is at the highest setting. Line up the 10’ mark on the Height Sticker (AY) with the bottom edge of the Fast Track Handle and apply the Sticker to the back of the pole as shown. Lay the Pole Pad (AI) flat on the ground and stick the extra Warning Sticker (AU) to the Pole Pad below the Logo.
  • Page 21 Insert Net (RI) between metal loops of Nethook. Thread the Net Cord (NC) through Nethook and Net (RI). After threading Cord around Rim, tie ends of Cord together at the back of the Rim with a secure knot. Please call our Customer Service Department at the number on Page Two to obtain replacement Nets.
  • Page 22 moving the system WARNING: The system must only be moved by people capable of handling its weight. Children should not be allowed to move the system. a. Adjust the system to its lowest position. b. Stand in front of the system and pull on the pole until the unit is balanced on its Wheels. c. Move the system to the desired location and carefully set the Base down. Operation of the height adjustment system The adjustable system may be adjusted from 7 1/2 feet to 10 feet in 6-inch increments.
  • Page 23 N’accrochez rien au manche, brazos de elevación, ya que esto puede dañar el sistema y anular à l’anneau, au panneau ni aux leviers sous peine d’endommager la garantía. l’équipement et d’annuler la garantie. www.lifetime.com #FS16400 10/12/2004...
  • Page 24 If the equipment is defective within the terms of this warranty, Lifetime Products, Inc. will repair or replace defective parts at no cost to the purchaser. Shipping charges to and from the factory are not covered and are the responsibility of the purchaser.

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