Life Fitness Lifestyle Exercise Bike LC8500 - Manual (Page 8)

1.2 S
ETUP
Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the Lifecycle recumbent bike.
W
HERE TO
P
LACE THE
L
IFECYCLE ® R
ECUMBENT
E
XERCISE
B
IKE
Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the bike to the location in which it will be used.
See Section 7, titled Specifications, for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a distance of 8 to 12
inches, or 21 to 30 centimeters, between the bike and other objects or surfaces on either side. Allow
a distance of 3 feet, or 1 meter, from the front or rear of the bike to any other object or surface.
H
OW TO
S
TABILIZE THE
L
IFECYCLE
R
ECUMBENT
B
IKE
After placing the bike in position, check the unit’s stability by attempting to rock it from side to
side. Any slight rocking indicates that the unit must be leveled. Determine which foot is not
resting completely on the floor. Loosen the jam nut (A) with an open-end 9/16-inch wrench, and
rotate the stabilizing foot (B) 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.
H
OW TO
A
DJUST THE
S
EAT
It is important to adjust the seat to an optimal height for pedaling on the Lifecycle recumbent
bike. A properly adjusted seat is extremely important in any bike-oriented exercise activity and
the Lifecycle recumbent bike is no exception. If the seat is too close, excessive strain will be
placed on the knees and quadriceps muscles; if the seat is too far, the resulting reaching action
will irritate the feet, ankles, hips and knees.
Sit on the seat and place the balls of the feet on the pedals. An optimum position will allow
movement through the bottom of the stroke without locking the knees or shifting in the seat.
The knees should have a slight bend at the point of fullest leg extension.
If the seat needs to be adjusted, lift the spring-loaded adjusting handle located on the right, front
side of the seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as necessary to the proper position and release
the pin to complete engagement. Gently slide the seat forward and backward a small distance to
ensure it is locked into place. Check the seat distance again and re-adjust it if necessary.
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