Life Fitness TORX Bit - Manual

How To... INSTALL THE LINKAGE SHROUD SUPPORT (BRACE)
Tools Required: T20 TORX bit, 9/16 inch socket, and open or box end wrench
WARNING: Turn the power off at the ON/OFF switch and disconnect the plug from the electrical
outlet prior to servicing any machine operating on AC current.
The Linkage Shroud Kit GK53-00002-0002 consists of a linkage shroud support (brace), small support plate, two
nylon inserts for the small support plate, and mounting screws. This kit is installed to eliminate bending of the
linkage shroud against the pedal linkage and applies to all cross trainers with Serial Numbers 665000 to 665175.
Installation
To eliminate bending the linkage shroud against the pedal linkage, follow with steps 1 through 12 to install the
linkage shroud support (brace) kit GK53-00002-0002.
1. Remove the hood.
2. At the front of the machine, remove the top two mounting bolts from the lower pillow block bearing, and discard
the two silver-colored washers.
3. Remove the wiring harness clip next to the lower pillow block bearing.
4. Position the linkage shroud support brace under the linkage shroud.
5. Place the wiring harness in the slotted hole of the linkage shroud support brace.
6. Align at the front end the linkage shroud support mounting holes against the mounting holes in the lower pillow
block bearing and at the back, aligning the slot with the frame channel.
7. Install the mounting bolts back into the pillow block bearing with the nuts located under the linkage support
bracket, and tighten. Make sure the wiring harness is routed through the slotted hole in the linkage shroud
support.
8. Prop up the linkage shroud enough to gain clearance to install the support plate.
9. Install the nylon inserts into the support plate.
10. Align the support plate mounting holes with the mounting holes at the end of the linkage shroud support.
11. Secure plate and linkage shroud together using the mounting screws (2).
12. Install the hood.