Lubrication - Stairmaster FreeClimber Systems Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
2. Inspect the Poly-V belt and
quarterly lubrication. Adjust the belt tension if

LUBRICATION

There are nine components that need periodic lubrication: the drive
step chains, the pedal arm return springs, the step chain connection
pedal arm bushings, the leveling arm
pedal shafts and the leveling arm pins. These parts are shown in Figure 10.
Remove the bottom cover to get to the
1. Place a protective mat on the floor while you lubricate your machine. A
rubber floor mat is ava ilable from
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2. Lubricate the drive cha in and the step chains
the entire length of the chains with 30W motor oil.
Remove the drive chain and step chains every three months to
3.
thoroughly clean and lubricate
brush to remove dirt and corrosion from the
4. Unhook the pedal arm return springs from the spring hanger every
week. To protect them from
pedal arm return spring with a cloth dampened with 30W motor oil
before reconnecting it. Replace the spring if it is rusty or otherwise
damaged.
5. Remove the double pitch master link from the step chain connection
points every three months.
pedal arm. Lubricate the master link and bushing with a thin coat of
mUlti-purpose grease before reassembling.
6. Remove the pedal arms and leveling arms every three
pedal arm and leveling arm shafts and bushings with a clean cloth.
Protect the shafts from corrosion by wiping them with a cloth dampened
with 30W motor oi I.
7. Remove the spring pulleys every three
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belts for excessive wear during the
HTD
necessary.
bushings, the spring pulley shafts, the
components.
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weekly. Try to penetrate
them. Use a mild degreaser and a stiff
chains.
corrosion, wipe the entire length of each
Clean the master link and the bushing in the
months.
months. Clean the spring pulley
chain, the
points, the
Clean the