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Model No. 831.159301
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
Serial Number Decal (under seat)
• Assembly
• Adjustments
• Troubleshooting
• Part List and Drawing
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manu-
al for future reference.
WEIGHT SYSTEM EXERCISER
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
User's Manual
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- Page 1 Model No. 831.159301 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal (under seat) • Assembly • Adjustments • Troubleshooting • Part List and Drawing CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this equipment.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ..............3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . -
Page 3: Important Precautions
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING : To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the weight system. 1. Read all instructions in this manual and in the accompanying literature before using the weight system. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the weight system are ade- quately informed of all precautions. -
Page 4: Before You Begin
(1-800-469-4663). To help us assist you, please note the product model number and serial number before calling. The model number is 831.159301. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the weight system (see the front cover of this manual for the location of the decal). -
Page 5: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Make Things Easier for Yourself Everything in this manual is designed to ensure that the weight system can be assembled suc- cessfully by anyone. However, it is important to realize that the weight system has many parts and that the assembly process will take time. Most people find that by setting aside plenty of time, assembly will go smoothly. - Page 6 2. Slide the Front Upright (42) onto the M8 x 65mm Carriage Bolts (1) in the Base (4). Hand tighten two M8 Nylon Locknuts (3) onto the Carriage Bolts. Do not tighten the Locknuts yet. 3. Attach the two Weight Guides (62) inside of the Stabilizer (5) with two M10 x 67mm Bolts (11), two M10 Washers (9), two 13mm Spacers (61), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (21).
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Page 7: Arm Assembly
4. Attach the Top Frame (55) to the Front Upright (42) with two M8 x70mm Bolts (81), a Support Plate (84), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (3). Attach the upper ends of the Weight Guides (62) to the Top Frame (55) with an M10 x 155mm Bolt (60), two M10 Washers (9), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (21). -
Page 8: Cable Assembly
7. Identify the Right Arm (48) and the Left Arm (47) by the position of the welded bracket on each Arm. Wet the end of the Left Arm (47) with soapy water and slide a Large Pad (45) onto it. Make sure the Butterfly Arm Plastic Bushing (74) is in the Arm. - Page 9 10. Route the Short Cable (58) around the 90mm Pulley (15). Tighten the M10 x 80mm Bolt (16), the M10 Washer (9), and the M10 Nylon Locknut (21). 11. Route the Short Cable (58) under a 90mm Pulley (15). Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (66) to the upper hole in the Front Upright (42) with an M10 x 95mm Bolt (71), an M10 Washer (9), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (21).
- Page 10 14. Wrap the Long Cable (23) over a “V”-pulley (6). Attach the “V”-pulley and a Long Cable Trap (50) to the Front Upright (42) with an M10 x 58mm Bolt (7) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (21). Make sure that the Long Cable Trap is positioned to hold the Cable in the groove of the “V”-pulley.
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Page 11: Seat Assembly
18. Route the Long Cable (23) over the 90mm Pulley (15). Tighten the M10 x 45mm Bolt (83) and the M10 Nylon Locknut (21). 19. Attach the Long Cable (23) to the Small “U”- bracket (67) with an M8 Nylon Locknut (3) and an M8 Washer (8). - Page 12 21. Insert the M6 x 50mm Carriage Bolt (38) into the center hole in the Seat Plate (37). Attach the Seat Plate to the Seat (13) with two M6 x 16mm Screws (18). Insert the M6 x 50mm Carriage Bolt (38) into the indicated hole in the Seat Frame (36).
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Page 13: Adjustments
25. Make sure that all parts have been properly tightened. The use of the remaining parts will be explained in ADJUSTMENTS, beginning below. Before using the weight system, pull each cable a few times to make sure that the cables move smoothly over the pulleys. - Page 14 ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE SEAT Set the Seat Frame (36) onto the indicated pin on the Front Upright (42). Attach the Seat Frame to the Front Upright with an M8 x 67mm Carriage Bolt (86) and the Seat Knob (40). For some exercises, the Seat (13) must be removed.
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Page 15: Weight Resistance Chart
WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART This chart shows the approximate weight resistance at each station. The numbers refer to the 12.5 lb. weight plates. Weight resistance shown for the butterfly arm station is for each butterfly arm. Note: The actual resis- tance at each weight station may vary due to differences in individual weight plates, as well as friction between the cables, pulleys, and weight guides. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts each time the weight system is used. Replace any worn parts immediately. The weight system can be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild non-abrasive detergent. Do not use solvents. TIGHTENING THE CABLES Woven cable, the type of cable used on the weight system, can stretch slightly when it is first used. -
Page 17: Cable Diagrams
CABLE DIAGRAMS The cable diagrams show the proper routing of the Long Cable (23) and the Short Cable (58). Use the diagram to make sure that the two cables and the cable traps have been assembled correctly. If the cables have not been correctly routed, the weight system will not function properly and damage may occur. -
Page 18: Exercise Guidelines
EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS MUSCLE BUILDING To increase the size and strength of your muscles, push them close to their maximum capacity. Your mus- cles will continually adapt and grow as you progres- sively increase the intensity of your exercise. You can adjust the intensity level of an individual exercise in two ways: •... -
Page 19: Muscle Chart
Rest for a short period of time after each set. The ideal resting periods are: • Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle building workout. • Rest for one minute after each set for a toning work- out. - Page 20 PART IDENTIFICATION CHART—Model No. 831.159301 M4 Washer (82) M6 Washer (10) M8 Washer (8) M10 Washer (9) M6 Nylon Locknut (2) M8 Nylon Locknut (3) M10 Nylon Locknut (21) M6 x 16mm Screw (18) M4 x 20mm Screw (56) M8 x 45mm Bolt (72)
- Page 21 M6 x 65mm Screw (43) M10 x 67mm Bolt (11) M8 x 70mm Bolt (81) M10 x 67mm Carriage Bolt (14) M10 x 75mm Bolt (22) M10 x 80mm Bolt (16) M10 x 90mm Bolt (85) M10 x 95mm Bolt (71) M8 x 117mm Bolt (68) M10 x 155mm Bolt (60)
- Page 22 REMOVE THIS PART IDENTIFICATION CHART AND PART LIST/ EXPLODED DRAWING. SAVE THIS PART IDENTIFICATION CHART AND PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. PART LIST—Model No. 831.159301 Key No. Qty. Description M8 x 65mm Carriage Bolt M6 Nylon Locknut M8 Nylon Locknut...
- Page 23 EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. 831.159301 10 43 R0304A...
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Page 24: Full 90-Day Warranty
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY For 90 days from the date of purchase, if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this WEIGHT SYSTEM EXERCISER, contact the nearest Sears Service Center throughout the United States and Sears will repair or replace the WEIGHT SYSTEM EXERCISER, free of charge. This warranty does not apply when the WEIGHT SYSTEM EXERCISER is used commercially or for rental purposes.