Initial Setup | Life Fitness R3 specs

4INITIAL SETUP

Read the entire User Manual before setting up the Lifecycle exercise bike.

WHERE TO PLACE THE EXERCISE BIKE

Following all safety instructions in Section 1 move the bike to the location in which it will be used. See Section 7, Specifications, for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a distance of 4 feet (120 centimeters) between the bike and other objects or surfaces on either side.

HOW TO STABILIZE THE EXERCISE BIKE

After placing the bike in position, check the unit's stability by attempting to rock it in all directions. Any slight rocking indicates that the unit must be leveled. Determine which foot is not resting completely on the floor. Loosen the jam nut with an open-end 17mm wrench, and rotate the stabilizing foot to lower it. Verify that the bike is stable, and repeat the adjustment as necessary until the unit no longer rocks. Lock the adjustment by tightening the jam nut against the stabilizer bar.

HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT TO ENSURE CORRECT BIOMECHANICAL POSITIONING

Proper seat positioning minimizes unnecessary leg muscle fatigue. To determine whether or not the seat requires adjust- ment, sit on it and place the balls of the feet on the pedals. The knee should bend slightly when the pedal is at the furthest point in its rotation, relative to the body. The user should be able to pedal without locking the knees or shifting in the seat.

Adjusting the seat: Lift the spring-loaded adjusting handle (A) located on the right side of the seat. Slide the seat for- ward or backward as necessary to the proper position and release the pin to complete engagement. Gently rock the seat forward and backward to ensure that it is locked into place. Check the seat distance again and readjust it if necessary.

Note: If the seat carriage rocks excessively, use a wrench to loosen the jam nut (A) on either side of the seat carriage. With another wrench, tighten the adjustment roller on the inside of the carriage until it is snug, but do not overtighten it. Then, while holding the roller in place, tighten the lock nut. Repeat the procedure for the other side of the seat carriage.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the seat while pedaling the bike. Doing so, or failing to insert the seat pin complete- ly, may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury.