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Precor 904 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Total Body Treadmill Owner’s Manual Assembly and Operation...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Locate the treadmill a few feet from walls or furniture. Keep the area behind the treadmill clear. • Do not allow children on or near the 904 treadmill. Do not leave children unsupervised around the treadmill. •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Assembly Instructions ................. Adjusting the Elevation Tube ............... 13 Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt ........15 Using the Precor 904 Total Body Treadmill..........16 Beginning Your Workout ..............16 Ending Your Workout ................16 Working Out on the 904 Treadmill ............17 Using the Handrails ................

  • Page 4: Unpacking The 904 Total Body Treadmill

    Unpacking the 904 Total Body Treadmill All Precor products are thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment. Precor ships the 904 treadmill in seven pieces: • Deck or treadmill’s base assembly • Handrails (right and left) • Front lift bar •...

  • Page 5: Tips For Unpacking The Treadmill

    Tips for unpacking the treadmill: • Ask for assistance to help you unpack the treadmill. Place the carton close to the location where you plan to assemble and use the treadmill. • To avoid scratching yourself or the unit, remove the staples when you open the carton.

  • Page 6: 904 Hardware Kit

    (D) two locking pins—handrail installation the 1/4" hex key to align it. (E) one 1/4" hex key—treadmill assembly and belt adjustment If any items are missing, contact your authorized Precor dealer. For the dealer nearest you, call 1-800-4-PRECOR. page 6...

  • Page 7: Assembling The 904 Total Body Treadmill

    Bothell, WA 98041-3004 • Set up the 904 treadmill on a solid, flat surface. We recommend placing the treadmill on a low-pile carpet. Do not install the treadmill on hardwood floors because the wheels might scratch or damage the surface. If the...

  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions To assist you in the assembly of the 904 treadmill, the items in the hardware kit, shown in Diagram 2 on page 6, correspond to a particular letter of the alphabet. These letters appear in the assembly instructions. If necessary, refer to Diagram 2 while performing the steps below.
  • Page 9 Diagram 4 Installing the Front Lift Bar assembly. Flywheel Running belt Front lift bar Safety stop Bolt and washer Side rail Height adjustment pin Locking portion of pin Elevation tube Replace the two bolts and washers (set aside in step 2b.). Make sure that a washer is on each bolt.
  • Page 10 Diagram 5 Removing hardware from the T-knob assembly. Leather pads Flat washer Thrust bearing Flat washer T-knob Prepare the T-knob Assembly for Installation. (Diagram 5) Remove one T-knob and its 2 flat washers and 1 thrust bearing (looks like a washer with ball bearings) from one side of the rod.
  • Page 11 Diagram 7 Installing the right handrail and T-knob assembly. Micro-adjustment cable Handrail (right) T-knob Handrail mount Leather pad Side rail mount Safety stop Insert the rod into the side rail mount and apply pressure to push the T-knob assembly through to the opposite side. See Diagram 7. You may need to jiggle the rod slightly to help alleviate friction and to align the rod in the opposite side rail mount.
  • Page 12 Diagram 9 Installing the left handrail and securing the T-knob assembly. Side rail mount Leather pad Left handrail mount Handrail Flat washer Thrust bearing Flat washer T-Knob CAUTION: To provide the Move to the opposite side of the treadmill to install the left handrail. appropriate amount of friction, Place the remaining leather pad (rough side facing the side rail the rough side of the leather...

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Elevation Tube

    Remember that you want to be able to maintain your momentum on the running belt without having to push off from the handrails. A lubrication kit, available from an authorized Precor dealer, can be used as friction (between the running belt and deck) increases. If you do lubricate the deck, you may need to change the elevation settings.
  • Page 14 Diagram 11 Placing the treadmill on its side. Micro-adjustment cable Front lift bar Running belt Left handrail CAUTION: Be sure that the Position the Treadmill on Its Side. (Diagram 11) Place one hand on each T-knobs are secure and the handrail and gently tip the treadmill onto its side opposite the micro- handrails are locked into adjustment knob.

  • Page 15: Checking The Alignment Of The Running Belt

    Before working out on your treadmill, you need to check the alignment of the running belt. The running belt on the 904 treadmill has been fully adjusted at the factory and should track straight on the deck. However, if the running belt...

  • Page 16: Using The Precor 904 Total Body Treadmill

    In addition to providing an excellent cardiovascular workout, one of the advantages of the 904 Total Body Treadmill is that it is simple to use. With very little time or practice, you can learn how to use it effectively. This section provides information about the following areas: •...

  • Page 17: Working Out On The 904 Treadmill

    Diagram 13 physician. shows a fully assembled 904 treadmill with the handrails resting on the safety stops. When using the treadmill, follow these general guidelines: •...

  • Page 18: Using The Handrails

    Using the Handrails The handrails on the 904 treadmill provide additional benefits when used to enhance the natural movement of your arms during a workout. Exercise and tone your upper body for the “total body workout” by moving the handrails back and forth in natural rhythm with your walking or running stride.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Handrail Resistance

    Tips for using the handrails follow: • Use the locking pins to secure the handrails in an upright position until you are comfortable with the movement of the running belt. Once you are comfortable, you can remove the locking pins. The wire loops attached to the locking pins let you hang the locking pin on the T-knob.

  • Page 20: Using The Micro-Adjustment Knob

    Using the Micro-Adjustment Knob The micro-adjustment knob on the 904 treadmill allows adjustments that affect the movement of the running belt. Adjust the resistance while you are walking or running on the treadmill. Before using the micro-adjustment knob, make sure that you have completed the following procedures: •...

  • Page 21: General Aerobic Training Information

    General Aerobic Training Information A workout on the Precor 904 Total Body Treadmill provides excellent and efficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning the thighs, calves, and hips. Darkened areas in Diagram 14 indicate the muscles that can be improved.

  • Page 22: How Hard Should I Exercise

    Diagram 15 HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE Training zones MAX. HEART RATE 80% OF MAX. HEART RATE 65% OF MAX. HEART RATE YOUR AGE How Hard Should I Exercise? Studies show that to achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise, it is necessary to work out hard enough to raise your heart rate to a certain minimum level, called the “training zone.”...

  • Page 23: How Long Should I Exercise

    Once you locate your pulse, look at the time and count the beats for six seconds. Multiply that number by 10 to determine the total number of beats per minute. For example, if you count 14 beats over six seconds, the total number of beats per minute is 140.

  • Page 24: Maintaining The 904 Total Body Treadmill

    Storing the Treadmill The 904 treadmill has wheels at the rear of the treadmill for moving and storage purposes and provides locking mechanisms for the handrails. To store the treadmill in a horizontal (base on floor) position, keep in mind that you need a vertical clearance of 14 to 20 inches if you plan to store it underneath something.

  • Page 25: Aligning The Running Belt

    Diagram 16 Storing the treadmill. Deck Side rail Running belt Handrail T-knob Front lift bar To store the treadmill in a vertical position as shown in Diagram 16 and free up floor space when the treadmill is not in use, take the following steps: Follow steps 1 through 6 above to lock the handrails in position and then, move to the rear of the treadmill.
  • Page 26 To align the running belt, take the following steps: Insert the locking pins to secure the handrails in an upright position. Walk on the treadmill while holding onto the handrails for balance. If you haven’t already done so, set the elevation of the treadmill and adjust the micro-adjustment knob so that you can keep your momentum while walking on the treadmill without pushing off of the handrails.

  • Page 27: Lubricating The Running Belt

    Obtaining Service While servicing the 904 treadmill is possible, do not attempt to service the 904 Total Body Treadmill yourself unless you have purchased the 904 Technical Service Manual and carefully read through the servicing instructions.
  • Page 28 U.S. and foreign patents for both the mechanical construction and the visual aspects of its product design. Any party contemplating the use of Precor’s product designs is hereby forewarned that Precor considers the unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights to be a very serious matter.

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