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Model No. 831.159833 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.
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.
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ASSEMBLY Make Assembly Easier Everything in this manual is designed to ensure that the weight system can be assem- bled successfully by anyone. Before beginning assembly, make sure to read the information on this page. This brief introduction will save you much more time than it takes to read it.
Frame Assembly 1. Before beginning, be sure that you have read and understood the information on page 5. Locate and open the parts bag labeled “FRAME ASSEMBLY.” Press a 50mm Square Inner Cap (67) into each end of the Butterfly Base (1). Insert four M8 x 61mm Carriage Bolts (75) and an M10 x 89mm Carriage Bolt (95) up through the indicated holes in the Butterfly Base (1).
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4. Slide the Butterfly Upright (4) over the indicated M8 x 61mm Carriage Bolts (75) in the Butterfly Base (1). Hand tighten two M8 Nylon Locknuts (86) onto the Bolts. Do not tighten the Locknuts yet. 5. Press three 50mm Square Inner Caps (67) into the Butterfly Top Frame (7).
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7. Slide the Butterfly Leg (11) onto the two M8 x 61mm Carriage Bolts (75) in the Butterfly Base (1). Hand tighten two M8 Nylon Locknuts (86) onto the Bolts. Do not tighten the Locknuts yet. Attach the Butterfly Seat Frame (10) to the Butterfly Upright (4) with two M8 x 66mm Bolts (89), two M8 Washers (100), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (86).
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10. Press a 50mm Square Inner Cap (67) into the Press Top Frame (9). Attach the Press Top Frame (9) to the indicated bracket at the top of the Press Upright (5) with two M8 x 66mm Bolts (89), a Medium Support Plate (109), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (86).
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13. Slide six Weights (41) onto the Right Weight Guides (26). Make sure the Weights are turned so the pin grooves are on the bottom. Press a Weight Tube Bumper (45) into the lower end of the Short Weight Tube (44). Slide the Short Weight Tube into the center holes in the Weights (41).
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15. Press a 50mm Square Inner Cap (67) into the Center Top Frame (8). Place the Center Top Frame on the indicated brackets on the Uprights (4, 5). Note: The tops of the four Weight Guides (26, 27) must be behind the Center Top Frame, as shown in step 16.
Arm Assembly 18. Locate and open the parts bag labeled “ARM ASSEMBLY.” Press two 50mm Square Inner Caps (67) into the ends of the Leg Lever (13). Lubricate an M10 x 84mm Bolt (78) with grease. Attach the Leg Lever (13) to the Butterfly Leg (11) with the Bolt and an M10 Nylon Locknut (90).
22. Identify the Right and Left Butterfly Arms (19, 20) by the positions of the welded brackets. Press a 45mm Square Inner Cap (68) into each end of the Right Butterfly Arm (19). Wet the lower end of the Butterfly Arm with soapy water. Slide a Large Foam Pad (53) onto the lower end of the Butterfly Arm.
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25. Wrap the Butterfly Cable (73) under a 90mm Pulley (35). Attach the Pulley to the Double “U”- bracket (31) with an M10 x 45mm Bolt (94) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (90). 26. Remove another “V”-pulley (34) from the bag labeled “PULLEY BAG 2.”...
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29. Wrap the Rear Cable (70) under a 90mm Pulley (35). Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (38) to the top hole in the pair of Pulley Plates (32) with an M10 x 48mm Bolt (93) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (90).
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33. Wrap the Ab Cable (74) under a 90mm Pulley (35). Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (38) to the top hole in the pair of Pulley Plates (32) with an M10 x 48mm Bolt (93) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (90).
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37. Wrap the Ab Cable (74) under a 90mm Pulley (35). Attach the Pulley to the indicated bracket on the Center Base (2) with an M10 x 97mm Bolt (77) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (90). Note: The M10 x 97mm Bolt (77) must be inserted through both brackets on the Center Frame (2).
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41. Locate the Weight Plate (48) that is attached to the bottom of the Bottom Weight (47). See the inset drawing. Attach the end of the Ab Cable (74) to the bottom of the Weight Plate (48) with an M10 x 45mm Bolt (94) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (90).
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45. Remove the M10 Nylon Locknut (90) used in step 43. Wrap the Low Cable (71) under a 90mm Pulley (35). Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (38) to the M10 x 121mm Bolt (102) used in step 43 with the M10 Nylon Locknut (90).
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49. Wrap the Press Cable (72) under a 90mm Pulley (35). Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (38) to the indicated hole in the Press Upright (5) with an M10 x 93mm Bolt (85), an M10 Washer (97) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (90).
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53. Wrap the Press Cable (72) around a 90mm Pulley (35) in the direction shown. Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (38) to the indicated hole on the right side of the Press Upright (5) with an M10 x 121mm Bolt (102) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (90).
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57. Remove the M10 Nylon Locknut (90) used in step 53. Route the Press Cable (72) through the Press Frame (17). Wrap the Press Cable (72) under a 90mm Pulley (35). Slide a Cable Trap (38) and the Pulley onto the M10 x 121mm Bolt (102) in the bottom of the Press Upright (5).
61. Attach the Press Cable (72) to the remaining “U”- bracket (33) with an M8 Washer (100) and an M8 Nylon Locknut (86). Note: Do not completely tighten the Locknut; it should be threaded onto the Cable so that only two threads show past the Locknut (see the inset drawing).
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65. Press a 45mm Square Inner Cap (68) into the indicated end of the Adjustment Tube (15). Orient the Leg Press Plate (16) and Adjustment Tube (15) as shown in the inset drawing. Attach the Adjustment Tube to the Leg Press Plate (16) with an M8 x 58mm Bolt (110), two M8 Washers (100), and an M8 Nylon Locknut (86).
ADJUSTMENTS The instructions below describe how each part of the weight system can be adjusted. Refer to the exercise guide accompanying this manual to see how the weight system should be set up for each exercise. IMPOR- TANT: When using an accessory, make sure it is in the correct starting position for the exercise to be performed.
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CHANGING THE WEIGHT SETTING To change the setting of a weight stack, insert a Weight Pin (81) under the desired Weight (41). Insert the Weight Pin so that the bent end touches the weight stack. Turn the bent end down. To use the Bottom Weight (47) with the press arms or the leg press, insert a Weight Pin (81) under the Bottom Weight.
WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART The chart below shows the approximate weight resistance at each exercise station. “Left Top” and “Right Top” refer to the 6 lb. top weights. “Bottom” refers to the 12.5 lb. bottom weight. The other numbers refer to the 12.5 lb.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the weight system is used. Replace any worn parts immedi- ately. 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.
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Slack can be removed from the Press Cable (72) by moving the “V”-pulley (34) attached to the Press Seat Frame (12) closer to the Press Upright (5). Remove the M10 x 93mm Bolt (85), M10 Washer (97), and M10 Nylon Locknut (90) from the Press Seat Frame (12), the “V”-pulley (34), and the Long Cable Trap (37).
CABLE DIAGRAMS The Cable Diagrams below and on the next page show the proper routing of the Rear Cable (70), the Low Cable (71), the Press Cable (72), the Butterfly Cable (73), and the Ab Cable (74). The numbers show the correct route for each Cable.
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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART—Model No. 831.159833 R1203A M10 x 69mm Bolt (92) M6 Nylon Locknut (103) M10 x 63mm Carriage Bolt (76) M8 Nylon Locknut (86) M8 x 63mm Carriage Bolt (113) M8 x 61mm Carriage Bolt (75) M10 Nylon Locknut (90)
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M6 x 62mm Carriage Bolt (91) M8 x 68mm Shoulder Bolt (108) M10 x 72mm Bolt (105) M10 x 76mm Bolt (88) M10 x 78mm Bolt (107) M10 x 81mm Bolt (104) M10 x 84mm Bolt (78) M10 x 89mm Bolt (111) M10 x 91mm Bolt (101) M10 x 93mm Bolt (85) M10 x 89mm Carriage Bolt (95)
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19mm Round Inner Cap (64) 25mm Round Inner Cap (66) 25mm Retainer (54) 25mm Square Inner Cap (69) 25mm Round Cover Cap (55) 45mm Square Inner Cap (68) 50mm Square Inner Cap (67)
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PART LIST—Model No. 831.159833 Key No. Qty. Description Butterfly Base Center Base Press Base Butterfly Upright Press Upright Upright Support Butterfly Top Frame Center Top Frame Press Top Frame Butterfly Seat Frame Butterfly Leg Press Seat Frame Leg Lever Leg Press Lever...
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.
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