NordicTrack NTXC80182 - Manual (Page 9)

Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the ski
exerciser.
CLEANING THE SKI EXERCISER
Wipe the ski exerciser with a clean, dry cloth after
each workout to remove perspiration and dirt. A house-
hold window cleaner may be used to clean the chrome
and black metal surfaces.
Wipe the wood with a clean, dry cloth to remove per-
spiration and dirt after each use. Use a wood furniture
polish or wax to protect the wood finish and prevent
drying.
If the bottoms of the skis become marked from contact
with the drive rollers, wipe them with a clean, dry cloth.
Use mineral spirits to remove stubborn marks. For a
smooth gliding action, carefully rub paraffin wax only
on the sides of the skis. NEVER polish or wax the
bottoms of the skis. The skid plates built into the
sides of the skis are designed to wear down and leave
a light coating on the sides of the skis. These plates
do not need to be replaced.
LUBRICATING THE RESISTANCE PAD
The leather resistance pad beneath the pulley has
been oiled for quiet, smooth braking action. However,
the pad will require re-oiling if it dries due to its sur-
roundings. We recommend inspecting the resistance
pad every three months.
1. Place a cloth or a piece of plastic under the ski
exerciser to protect your floor.
2. See the inset
drawing. Inspect
the Thrust Washer
(37). Lightly oil the
Thrust Washer if it
is not greasy.
Fully loosen but
do not remove the
Resistance Knob
(39). Lift the
Pulley (35) and
roughen the surface of the leather Resistance Pad
(32) with 100-grit sandpaper or a file.
3. Spread one or two drops of light household oil on
the resistance pad. DO NOT OVER-OIL. Excess oil
may spray out when the pulley is spinning. Place a
pencil between the pulley and the resistance pad
and let the oil absorb overnight.
4. Wipe any excess oil away from the area around the
resistance pad. Tighten the resistance knob.
Inspect the bottom of the pulley. If the resistance disk
(located above the resistance pad) has grooves worn
into it, it should be replaced. See the back of this man-
ual for instructions on how to order replacement parts.
CARING FOR THE RESISTANCE STRAP AND
FLYWHEEL
Resistance strap and flywheel maintenance should be
performed once a month at the same time. Follow the
steps below.
1. Place a cloth or a piece of plastic under the ski
exerciser to protect your floor.
2. Set the ski resistance to the lowest setting.
3. Slide the resistance strap off the side of the fly-
wheel.
4. Wipe the surface of the flywheel with a clean cloth
dampened with rubbing alcohol.
5. Check the groove of the flywheel for any rust or
corrosion.
6. Use fine to very fine steel wool to spot rub any rust
or corrosion. Clean the entire flywheel with steel
wool if necessary.
7. Wipe the flywheel with a clean, dry cloth to remove
any residue. NEVER place oil between the resis-
tance strap and the flywheel; this will damage the
resistance strap.
8. Slide the “U”
Bolt Cover (64)
to the right and
check the
tightness of
the M6 Nuts
(67) on the
right side of
the Flywheel
(54). If neces-
sary, tighten
the Nuts even-
ly with a wrench. CAUTION: Do not overtighten
the Nuts; this can break the “U” Bolt.
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32
35
37
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