Precor 904 - Manual

page 5 Tips for unpacking the treadmill: • Ask for assistance to help you unpack the treadmill. Place the carton closeto the location where you plan to assemble and use the treadmill. • To avoid scratching yourself or the unit, remove the staples when youopen the carton. Let the sides of the carton ...

page 7 Assembling the 904 Total Body Treadmill Follow the instructions in this section to assemble the 904 Total BodyTreadmill. It is important to read through the entire procedure before assem-bling your treadmill. If you do not assemble and use this treadmill according to the following guidelines,...

page 8 Assembly Instructions To assist you in the assembly of the 904 treadmill, the items in the hardwarekit, shown in Diagram 2 on page 6, correspond to a particular letter of thealphabet. These letters appear in the assembly instructions. If necessary, referto Diagram 2 while performing the steps...

page 11 c. Insert the rod into the side rail mount and apply pressure to push theT-knob assembly through to the opposite side. See Diagram 7. Youmay need to jiggle the rod slightly to help alleviate friction and toalign the rod in the opposite side rail mount. Note: Take your time and be patient whi...

page 13 j. Securely tighten the T-knob by turning it clockwise. Alternatelytighten the T-knobs until both are tight against the side rails. 5. Adjust the incline of the treadmill and set the running belt to the properresistance level by following the steps in Adjusting the Elevation Tube. Adjusting ...

page 15 c. Reinsert the height adjustment pins and push down on the portionthat wraps around the tube to secure the pin into position. Pull andpush on the elevation tube to make sure that it is secure. d. Return the treadmill to an upright position so that the base is flat onthe floor and go through...

page 16 Using the Precor 904 Total Body Treadmill In addition to providing an excellent cardiovascular workout, one of theadvantages of the 904 Total Body Treadmill is that it is simple to use. With verylittle time or practice, you can learn how to use it effectively. This sectionprovides informatio...

page 17 Working Out on the 904 Treadmill Before using your treadmill, we recommend that you follow these instructionsand go through a preliminary demonstration of the treadmill. Then, you will bemore familiar with the treadmill when you begin your workout. Diagram 13shows a fully assembled 904 tread...

page 18 2. Begin walking on the running belt. You should start your workout at apace that will allow your heart rate to reach your training zone within 5minutes. Refer to Diagram 15 on page 22. Fine-tune the resistance of therunning belt by slowly turning the micro-adjustment knob. Turn the knobcoun...

page 19 Tips for using the handrails follow: • Use the locking pins to secure the handrails in an upright position untilyou are comfortable with the movement of the running belt. Once you arecomfortable, you can remove the locking pins. The wire loops attached tothe locking pins let you hang the loc...

page 20 Using the Micro-Adjustment Knob The micro-adjustment knob on the 904 treadmill allows adjustments that affectthe movement of the running belt. Adjust the resistance while you are walkingor running on the treadmill. Before using the micro-adjustment knob, makesure that you have completed the ...

page 21 General Aerobic Training Information A workout on the Precor 904 Total Body Treadmill provides excellent andefficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning the thighs,calves, and hips. Darkened areas in Diagram 14 indicate the muscles that canbe improved. To get the mos...

page 22 How Hard Should I Exercise? Studies show that to achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise, it is necessary towork out hard enough to raise your heart rate to a certain minimum level,called the “training zone.” Your training zone depends on your age and level offitness. Diagram 15 shows your ...

page 23 Once you locate your pulse, look at the time and count the beats for sixseconds. Multiply that number by 10 to determine the total number of beats perminute. For example, if you count 14 beats over six seconds, the total numberof beats per minute is 140. Compare the total number of beats wit...

page 24 Maintaining the 904 Total Body Treadmill The 904 treadmill requires little maintenance. Periodically, you need to cleanthe treadmill and possibly realign the running belt. Instructions for theseprocedures are provided in this section. At the end of this section, you will findinformation abou...

page 25 Diagram 16Storing the treadmill. DeckSide rail Handrail To store the treadmill in a vertical position as shown in Diagram 16 and free upfloor space when the treadmill is not in use, take the following steps: 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 above to lock the handrails in position and then,move to...