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Via telephone - Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM ( CST). Via post· At address cited. To speed Life Fitness Customer Support Services response to your needs, please provide the following information. 1. Model number 2. Serial number 3.
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes THEORY OF OPERATION • The Lifecycles bikes are stationary exercise bicycles that provide a scientific method of improving body fitness and endurance through its unique "12 or 24 MINUTE RIDE TO VIGOROUS HEALTH."...
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TABLE OF CONTENTS • INTRODUCTION How to use this Service Manual Theory of Operation SECTION I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PAGE DISPLAY CONSOLE LEDS NOT ILLUMINATING DISPLAY CONSOLE INITIALIZES THEN FAILS NO PROMPT UPON RELEASE OF START KEY...
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TABLE OF CONTENTS • SECTION II DIAGNOSTIC MODES - CONTINUED DIAGNOSTICS STATE 15 - PROGRAMS ENABLEIDISABLE (LC9500HR Integrated PCB Only) DIAGNOSTICS STATE 16 - LANGUAGE SELECTION (LC9500HR Integrated PCB Only) DIAGNOSTICS STATE 17 - EEPROM TEST (LC9500HR Integrated PCB Only)
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TABLE OF CONTENTS • SECTION V MODEL IDENTIFICATION AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION LC9500HR GK46-00001-XXXX (SN190000-199207) LC9500HR GK46-00005-XXXX (SN199208-202685) LC9500HR GK46-00006-XXXX (SN202686-212728) LC9500HR GK46-00007-XXXX (212727-UP) LC9500HR LC95-01 00-1 0 LC91 00 GK49-00007-XXXX NOTE SECTION VI...
---------~-- Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE • Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Pedaling to slowly Pedal faster than 45 RPM then press the Display Console LEOs not START button. illuminating Kevoad not respondinQ MassaQe kevoad with finQertips.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE • Display Console LEOs are Pedaling to slowly not constant Insufficient battery voltage Check battery voltage. The LC9500 has a 6VDC battery (non alkiline) which should test out between 5.8 to 6.3 VDC. The LC91 00 has a 9VDC alkaline battery and it should test out between 8.8 - 9.2VDC .
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE • Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Display Console keys Attempting to enter program Refer to Operation Manual for program not available. availabilitv. (except START key) do not function and Exercise Bike Keypad is cold Massaoe keypad with finoertips.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE • Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Pedaling too slowly Pedal faster than 45 RPM. During exercise program, pedaling is insufficiently Program level doesn't Select higher level. easy, not providing challenge user abilitv adequate resistance.
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE • During exercise program, Non-carpeted. hard surface floor loud noise issuing from Exercise Bike. Improper riding style Change style. Do not lean excessively to either side. Crank Bearings not adjusted Inspect Bearings. Adjust or replace as ro ert or.
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes HOW TO ENTER DIAGNOSTIC MODES • LC9500 While pedaling the bike over 45 RPMs, diagnostics can be entered by holding the 5 key or the down ARROW key and pressing the START key.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS • TOTAl. CAl. MILES TIME CAl/HOUR WATTS ,-,00000000000000 C 00000000000000 C 00000000000000 C 00000000000000 C 00000000000000 C 00000000000000 00000000000000 ._...-uNO A I'Ii'ISlClAN WOlf USING CONSUl]' TItS SlOP EXEIClSING f 'IOU Fm Ft.lNT.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS • lEVB. TOTAl CAl MILES H:EA.~T TIME • RAn: • RPM WATTS • CAL/HOUR P'l' ,. I 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 • 000000000000000 • 000000000000000 ITAIIT: QUICK CAUIIONo A I'H'I5IOAN USNG...
CYCLE can also be adjusted down or up in units of 25 using the 4 and 6 keys. Pressing the WATTSIMETS key will toggle the display of the Life Fitness part number of the console software. Pressing the RACE key will toggle the tone ON or OFF.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS • OlEVE OMPHorKPH TOTAL CAL MILES or KM HEART RATE TIME CAl/HOUR WATTS nllRRTlnN " I I U I I 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 QUICK JrAIIT: CAUnON: P!'f/SIClAN IEfOIf...
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS • o_~~\ TOTAl. CAL OMPHorKPH LEVEl CAl./HOUR HEART RATE WATTS OTlME I ISH U I I I I 000000000000000 000000000000000 • 000000000000000 000000000000000 • 000000000000000 • 000000000000000 • 000000000000000 STAIn'I QUICK P'IMIClAN IEfOIf...
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS • OMPHorKPH lfVB. TOT" CAl MafS MOM \ CAI/HOUR TIME HEARTRATI: WATTS rlETS PROGRArl 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 A PHYSICIAN IffOIf USNG .-...wwNO STOr EXaCISING If YOU MIN. MI'lT. DIZZY 01 SlaT Of IIfAJH.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS • OMaES~I<M"\ Ol O TAl C Al OMPHorKPH lfVEl OH~TRATE CA!/HOUR WATTS OTlME ERI [ I I U I I 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 STAaT: QUICK CAIIIlON: CONSUlJ A PtiYSlClAN IEfOIf USING TItS~.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS • ~M~\ l£VEl OMPHorKP TOTAL CAl HEART RATE WATTS OTlME OCA1/HOUR PROGRRfT1S 00000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 CAUIIONz CONSl.U A PHYSICIAN IEfOtf USNG ·_PIDMINO THIS STOP EXElClSING IF YOU EQUIPMfNI.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS • or ICPH TOTAl. CAL tlES or KM lEVB. HEART RATE CA1/HOUR WATTS TIME ENGLISH 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 CMIIIllNI CONSlJl' A PtfI'SICIAN 8ffOtf USNG S1Ol' EllfICISlNG If 'IOU ff!l '-..-.uNG...
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS • O~"S~~\ TOTAL CAL LEVEl HEARTRAff WATTS OTlME OCAl/HOUR EEPROf'l TEST 00000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 PHI'SIClAN 8ffOIf CONSW A USNG ·_PIIlAUNG 1HS EQUPMfNl. STOP f YOU f£El MIN. fANT, DIZZY 01 SHOll Of _ .
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS • TOTAL CAL S or ICM LEVEl orKPH CAI/HOlll HEART RATE WATIS ..,00000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 00000000000000 00000000000000 00000000000000 ..CXlNSUlJ A IffOtE USING - . . 1Hl5 STOP ElI8lCISING fftl MIN. FAt-n DIZZY 01 SHOll Of IIIfAItt.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes SECTION III How To... SERVICE AND REPAIR GUIDES • •...
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR • Tools Required: 3/4, 5/16, 1/2, and 1/4 inch wrenches. Remove the HOUSING. Refer to "How To..." in this section. Remove the two POSITIVE RED WIRES from their POSTS on the ALTERNATOR.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR BELT Tools Required: Two 3/4 inch wrenches, 1/2 inch wrench, long-nose pliers, two Standard screwdrivers, E-ring tool, center punch, light hammer, belt-tension gauge. Remove the HOUSING. Refer to "How To..."...
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT • Tools Required: Two Standard screwdrivers, long-nose pliers, or E-ring tool Remove the Housing. Refer to "How To.." in this section. Remove the Altemator Belt. Refer to "How To .." in this section.
How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE CRANK ARM AND BEARINGS • Tools Required: Special crank arm wrench required (available from Life Fitness), torque wrench 30 FT. LBS. with 32mm open end, punch, Standard screwdriver, hex key set, and clean rag WARNING! IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED EXACTL Y. THE EXERCISE BIKE MA Y BE DAMAGED.
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE CRANK ARM AND BEARINGS (Cont) 10. Slide the right CRANK BEARING NUT ASSEMBLY over the CRANK ARM. Using the 32mm crank arm wrench, install the BEARING CRANK NUT ASSEMBLY until it seats against the SPROCKET. Tighten to 20-30 FT. LBS.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SEAT ASSEMBLY • Tools Required: 1/2 inch wrench, Standard screwdriver, 5/32 inch Hex key wrench Using a inch wrench, remove the four mounting bolts that secure the seat to the frame.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS • Tools Required: 1/4,5/16, and 3/8 inch wrenches, side cutters, standard screwdriver Remove the HOUSING. Refer to See How To..in this section. With side cutters, cut off the CABLE TIES holding the WIRE HARNESS to the bike frame.
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE BATTERY - Model LC9500 • Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver Tilt the bike, resting it on its side to allow access to the underside. Use a straight-blade screwdriver, remove the four MOUNTING SCREWS from the BATIERY ASSEMBLY.
- - - - - - - - - - ~ - Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE BATTERY - Model LC91 00 • Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver 1. Locate and remove the SCREW from the...
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DISPLAY CONSOLE • Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four DISPLAY SCREWS from the BACK PLATE of the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY. Disconnect the 10-PIN, 4-PIN, 3 PIN CONNECTORS from the back of the DISPLAY CONSOLE, taking note of their positions.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR CONTROL BOARD • Tools Required: Standard screwdriver 1. Remove the HOUSING. Refer to See How To...in this section. Note the WIRE HARNESS position then, disconnect the WIRE HARNESS from locations P1 and P2 from the ALTERNATOR CONTROL BOARD.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FOOT STRAP • Tools Required: None NOTE: THE STRAP HAS BEEN INITIALED "L" FOR LEFT AND "R" FOR RIGHT TO SHOW PEDAL LOCA TlON. Grasp the outside of the worn STRAP and pull AWAY and DOWN from the knob on the PEDAL.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL • Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws and washers from the wheel. 2. Guide the new wheel onto the axle and secure with the two Phillips screws and washers.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY • Tools Required: 1/2 inch and Phillips screwdriver Remove the DISPLAY CONSOLE or use the illustration below (5)(8). Refer to See How To...in this section. Remove the NECK HOUSING (LC9500 only) under HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY or use the illustration below (1 )(3)(4)(6).
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (Cont') • Tools Required: 1/2 inch and Phillips screwdriver Install the three HANDLEBAR BOLTS (2), using a 1/2 inch wrench, and tighten to a torque of 15 to 20 FT. LBS.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DIGITAL HEART RATE SENSORS • Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, standard screwdriver, 5/64" hex key wrench NOTE: The kit you have received will come equipped with either 5/64" hex key button head screws or Phillips head pan screws.
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DIGITAL HEART RATE SENSORS • Installing the new Lifepulse digital heart rate sensors: Kit Number Product GK2G-OOOO2-0001 Life Fitness 9100HR and 9500HR Treadmills Life Fitness 9500HR Cross-Trainer Total Body...
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DIGITAL HEART RATE PC BOARD - • Equipped on Model LC9500HR Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, pliers Remove the four SCREWS securing the DISPLAY CONSOLE to the DISPLAY CONSOLE BRACKET.
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. _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ . Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To..•REMOVE AND REPLACE HOUSING • Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver 1. With a phillips screwdriver, remove the two exterior screws on the user right hand side handlebar neck shroud (LC9500HR only).
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PEDALS • Tools Required: 5/8 inch open end wrench 1. To remove the LEFT PEDAL, place a 5/8 inch open end wrench on the PEDAL BOLT and tum the wrench clockwise.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SEAT PLUNGER • Tools Required: Intemal Snap Ring Pliers Pull the seat pin back and depress the stopper peg on the SEAT POST ROD and guide the seat post from the bike frame.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE STABILIZER BAR • Tools Required: 1/2 inch wrench, short length of 2x4 board or a small box of same size to support bike 1. Raise the rear of the bike and support it with a piece of 2x4 board under the rear of the bike and in front of the STABILIZER BAR.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE TELEMETRY RECEIVER • Tools Required: flat head screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver Remove the DISPLAY CONSOLE. Refer to SEE HOW TO.. .in this section. Remove the neck shroud under HOUSING. Refer to SEE HOW TO...in this section.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW - DISPLAY CONSOLE BOARD - Model LC91 00 • Functional Description Connector P5 The Display Console Board is designed to work in conjunction with the Alternator Control Board. It reads the...
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW - DISPLAY CONSOLE BOARD (Model LC9500 Integrated PCB) • Functional Description P9 and PlO The Display Console Board is designed to work in conjunction with the Alternator Control Board. It reads the keypad input for changes...
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW - DISPLAY CONSOLE BOARD (Model LC9500 Integrated PCB) • Connector Location Functional Description LifePulse hard-wired to PCB Right + (2) @ Right - Left - !ill Left + P9 and P10 are 8 pin connectors...
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW -DISPLAY CONSOLE (LC9500 DSP Heart Rate PCB) • Functional Description Connector P5 The Display Console Board is designed to work in conjunction with the Alternator Control Board. It reads the keypad input for changes or updates by...
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW - OISPLAY CONSOLE (LC9500 OSP Heart Rate PCB) •• Connector Location Functional Description P5 is an 8 pin connector that HR-ENABLE (3.8 VDC) connects the Life Pulse Board to the Console Board ::;:...
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW - ALTERNATOR CONTROL BOARD - Model LC9100 Functional Description lFE Fffi'8S The Alternator Control Board is designed to regulate the alternator --c:::::J-- voltage by modulating the field --c:::::J-- --c:::::J-- 2 current. It regulates the pass...
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW - ALTERNATOR CONTROL BOARD - Model LC9500 • Functional Description The Alternator Control Board is designed to regulate the alternator voltage by modulating the field current. It regulates the pass current (RPM signal) from the...
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW - ALTERNATOR • Functional Description The 12 volt, 35 amp Alternator is designed to provide electrical power to the product, supply load resistance while providing electrical power, and provice the RPM signal from the AC TAP to the Alternator Control Board.
DO NOT => operate your Lifecycle 9100 bike if it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in water. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at the number on the back page of this Installation Instruction Guide. DO NOT locate the Lifecycle 9100 bike any closer than 30 inches (76 cm) to television set.
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Model LC91 00 • TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY... Phillips screwdriver, 1/2" wrench LC91 00 PARTS DESCRIPTION STABILIZERIHANDLEBAR BOLT Qty: 5 CONSOLE SCREW Qty:4 0017-00101·1043 0017-00101-0932 SEAT ASSEMBLY Qty: 1 Qty: 1...
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Model LC9100 • • REMOVE SHIPPING STABILIZER •...
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Model LC91 00 • Step 1 Before proceeding, familiarize yourself with the parts of the Lifecycle 8500 exercise bike and make sure that you have received all the items described in the Parts List.
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Model LC91 00 • Step 7 Slide the COLLAR (#4) down until it completely covers the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY HARDWARE and the HANDLEBAR POST. Secure the COLLAR by squeezing the sides and pushing firmly downward.
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Model LC91 00 • Step 11 After placing the Lifecycle bike in the intended location for use, check the stability of the bike. If the bike is not stable, rotate the FOOT in the STABILIZER BAR that appears to be higher until the Lifecycle bike is stable.
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DO NOT operate your Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer if it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in water. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at the number on the back page of this Installation Instruction Guide. DO NOT locate the Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer any closer than 30 inches ( 76 cm ) to a television set.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Model LC9500HR • TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY... Phillips screwdriver, 1/2" wrench LC9500 PARTS DESCRIPTION STABILIZER BOLT Qty: 2 HANDLEBAR BOLT Qty:3 0017-00101-0986 0017-00101-0933 HANDLEBAR SHROUD Qty: 1 HANDLEBAR SHROUD Qty:2 SCREW (LONG)
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Model LC9500HR • • •...
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Model LC9500HR • Step 1 Before proceeding, familiarize yourself with the parts of the Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer and make sure that you have received all the items described in the Parts List.
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Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Model LC9500HR • Step 6 Position the RIGHT HANDLEBAR SHROUD (#9) so the tab on the top of the shroud slips into the corresponding slot in the bottom of the TOP HANDLEBAR SHROUD and gently swing the SHROUD towards the HANDLEBAR and into place.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes COMMUNICATING BY FAX • you would like to submit parts order, or if you need help troubleshooting problem, we have included, for your convenience, FAX form on the following page. Simply make copy (or copies) of the FAX sheet and fill in the necessary information.
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• CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES PARTS ORDER SALE (IF BOTH PLEASE INDICATE) PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY IN~E CUSTOMER NO, PHONE: FAX: CONTACT NAME: METHOD SHIPMENT: GROUND 1 DAY D2DAY PARTS ORDER FORM ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM: PRODUCT NAME: SERIAL NO.
Lifecycle 9100 and 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes NOTES: • • •...
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Rely on it."' 02000 Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness Lifecycle are registered trademar1<s of Brunswick Corporation. Lifepulse, Zone Trainer and Heart Rate Zone Training are trademar1<s of Brunswick Corporation. Any use of these trademar1<s, without the express written consent of Brunswick Corporation, is forbidden.