Fitness Bike Features Operation of Your New Fitness Bike Programmable Features Using Heart Rate Monitor General Maintenance B74 Exploded View Diagram B74 Parts List R72 Exploded View Diagram R72 Parts List ATTENTION THIS FITNESS BIKE IS INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY AND IS WARRANTED FOR THE APPLICATION.
Wear proper shoes. High heels, dress shoes, sandals or bare feet are not suitable for use on your fitness bike. Quality athletic shoes are recommended to avoid leg fatigue or injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THINK SAFETY! B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
Do not use excessive pressure on console control keys. They are precision set to function properly with little finger pressure. If you feel the buttons are not functioning properly with normal pressure contact your dealer. B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
B74 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PRE-ASSEMBLY Using a razor knife (Box Cutter) cut the outside, bottom, edge of box along the dotted Line. Lift Box over the unit and unpack. Carefully remove all parts from carton and inspect for any damage or missing parts.
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Install the left and right pedals. The left pedal is a reverse thread and will screw into the crank in a counter-clockwise direction. Make sure the pedals are tightened very securely. The pedals may need to be retightened after a few hours of use. B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
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Secure the console with four 5mm X 12mm screws (41). Make sure you do not pinch the wires between the console and the mounting plate! 3. Snap the handle bar cover (101) onto the back of the handle bar. B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
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5/16” x 3/4” Socket #104. 5/16” Head Cap Bolt (4 pcs) Split Washer (6 pcs) #123. 5/16” x 5/8” Button Head S crews 87, 89, 104, 123, 124 are ※ Socket Bolt (2 pcs) already on the mainframe B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
Locate the hardware package. Remove the tools first. Remove the hardware for each step as needed to avoid confusion. The numbers in the instructions that are in parenthesis (#) are the item number from the assembly drawing for reference. B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
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Wrench(142) to tighten two Button Head Socket Bolts (129), going through Bolt Washer (8) and two Flat Washers (130), then use 14/15mm Wrench (141) to tighten two Nyloc Nuts,(131). 3. Connect Lower and Upper handpulse wires (75,74). B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
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Wrench & Phillips Head Screw Driver (140) to tighten four Phillips Head Screws (137). Use 14/15mm Wrench (141) to tighten the two pedals (43) on the crank axle. The left pedal is a reverse thread so you need to turn the threaded shaft counter clockwise to tighten. B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
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Mast (2) together with two Button Head Socket Bolts (123), Split Washers (104) and Flat Washers (87) each. Be very careful during this step to make sure the cables do not become pinched between the parts. This could cause the wires to short causing damage to the electronics. B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
Since the bike is wider, so is the distance between the pedals; this width between the pedals is called the Q factor. SEAT ADJUSTMENT B74 To raise the seat position, loosen the knob and pull the knob out. Now lift up from under the rear of the seat.
OPERATION OF YOUR FITNESS BIKE GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROL PANEL COOLING FAN SPEAKER B74/R72 CONSOLE DATA DISPLAY DOT MATRIX DISPLAY PROGRAM BUTTONS (Manual, Hill, Fat Burn, Cardio, Strength, Interval, 2 User, 2HR) MESSAGE WINDOW (Laps, Speed, Lev el, Watts,...
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)for private listening. PROGRAMMING THE CONSOLE Each of the programs can be customized with your personal information and changed to suit your needs. Some of the information asked for is necessary to ensure the readouts are correct. B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
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Age and Weight entered will be saved as the new default settings. If you enter Age and Weight the first time you use the fitness bike you will not have to enter it every time you work out unless either Age or Weight has changed or someone else enters a different Age and Weight. B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
Window by pressing the Display key. 8. When the program ends the Message Window will show a summary of your workout. The summary will be displayed for a short time then the console will return to the start- up display. B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
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The Hill program simulates going up and down a hill. The resistance in the pedals will steadily increase and then decrease during the program. B74/R72 WORK Fat Burn The Fat Burn program is designed, as the name implies, to maximize the burning of fat. There are many schools of thought on the best way to burn fat but most experts agree that a lower exertion level that stays at a steady workload is the best.
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During the User 1 or User 2 program you will be able to scroll through the data in the Message Window by pressing the Display key. 10. When the program ends the Message Window will show a summary of your workout. The summary will be displayed for a short time then the console will return to the start-up display. B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
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With all SOLE Heart Rate Control fitness bike machines you may use the heart rate monitor feature without using the Heart Rate Control program. This function can be used during manual mode or during any of the nine different programs. The Heart Rate Control program automatically controls resistance at the pedals. B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
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If you are feeling tired and sluggish, it is because your body needs a break. In this condition, your pace will feel harder. Again, this will show up in your RPE and you will train at the proper level for that day. B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
The antenna that picks up your heart rate is very sensitive. If there is an outside noise source, turning the whole machine 90 degrees may de-tune the interference. Another Individual wearing a transmitter within 3’ of your machine’s console. If you continue to experience problems contact your dealer. B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
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8. During the HR1 or HR2 programs you will be able to scroll through the data in the Message Window by pressing the adjacent Display key. 9. When the program ends you may press Start to begin the same program again or Stop to exit the program. B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
VI. Pause Mode - Turn on to allow 5 minutes of pause, turn off to have console pause indefinitely VII. Key Tone - Turn on or off the beep sound when a key is pressed D. Security Factory Settings - For Factory use only Exit B74/R72 FITNESS BIKE...
B74 Parts List DESCRIPTION Q'TY Main Frame Console Mast Handle Bar Front Stabilizer Rear Stabilizer Inner Slide Slider Crank Axle Idler Bracket Axle for Idler Wheel Crank Arm (L) Crank Arm (R) Crank Arm End Cap M10 × P1.5 × 1.25L_Nut Pedal(L.R)
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