I have bought several pieces of used exercise equipment (Proform Treadmill, Proform elliptical, Precor climber), and none of them came with in owner’s manual. Recently a friend of mine bought a used Horizon treadmill. She needed to adjust the belt. Of course her treadmill didn’t come with a owners manual either.
You can generally figure out how to use the equipment without an owner’s manual. But having an owners manual is nice is something goes wrong. If the belt starts to slip, or go to one side. Sometimes there are features on the control panel that you might not know how to use unless you read the manual.
But the good news is most of these manuals are online now, and you simply have to download them and print them out.
Here is where you can download the owners manual for your unit:
Horizon Owners Manuals (treadmills, ellipticals, bicycles)
http://horizonfitness.com/horizon/customer_support/product_info/
(simply go to page for your unit, link to owners manual is on right side of page)
LifeStyler Owners Manuals
http://www.iconservice.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/manuals.d2w/report?name=X4.20&man=LIFESTYLER&lan=
NordicTrack Owners Manuals (treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, skiers, steppers)
http://www.iconservice.com/nordictrack/manuals.html
Precor Owners Manuals (climbers, cycles, ellipticals, rowers, treadmills)
http://www.precor.com/cons/en/support/owners/
Proform Owners Manuals (treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, steppers)
http://www.iconservice.com/CustomerService/manuals.do
Weslo Owners Manuals (treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, steppers)
http://www.iconservice.com/weslo/manuals.html
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I’m trying to get a user/repair manual for my old treadmil The only s/n number or I.D.number at all is on a label REFURBISHED pftl5920z. I also need some other parts. can you help with information? thanks Robert
Comment by Robert Smith — February 17, 2008 @ 11:45 pm
I bought a used Sporcraft TX300 treadmil without an owners manual. I need to lubricate the belts and can’t figure it out. I need to find a manual.
Comment by Carmen Dixon — October 19, 2009 @ 11:35 am
Carmen, here are lubicating instructions from Sportcraft’s wbesite:
http://www.sportcraft.com/index.php/support/treadmills/
Q How do I lubricate my walking belt?
A LUBRICATION
1. Your deck and walking belt come from the factory ready to use. There is no need to apply any lubricant in order to start to use your new treadmill. We recommend that a small amount of the lubricant provided on your parts tray be applied approximately every 50 hours of use.
2. In order to apply the lubricant your must follow these steps:
A. Unplug the treadmill from the electrical outlet.
B. Loosen the belt tension a small amount by turning the roller adjustment screws at the end of the treadmill counter clockwise (to the left). Use the hex key that was provided with your treadmill. You may need to turn both these screws at least 2 full turns or more to provide the slack you need to perform the lubrication.
C. When you can lift the edge of the treadmill walking belt a small distance from the deck, one inch or so, you will have enough space to apply the lubricant.
D. Snip the end of the “needle” top of the silicone container with a scissors or other sharp object. Be careful not to cut off too much of the top. You need a very small opening to properly apply the lubricant. There is a cap provided to close the container after use. Push the “needle” top of the container under the belt as far as you can and apply the silicone directly to the deck. The silicone should be applied in drops or in a very thin stream. Apply the silicone the entire length of the deck on both sides of the walking belt. One application per side is all that is needed.
E. Tighten the roller adjustment bolts by turning them clockwise (to the right) the exact same number of turns that you used to loosen them. You must now make sure that the treadmill walking belt is centered.
F. Plug the treadmill in to the electrical outlet.
G. With no one on the treadmill, start it at a slow speed, less than 2.5 MPH. Watch the belt for 30 to 60 seconds. If it is running in the center of the deck, increase the speed to 5.0 MPH and observe if it stays in the center of the deck. If
Comment by Rob — October 19, 2009 @ 11:42 am
I have a pacemaster sx-pro that leaves black residue unde it. I think the belt is out of alignment but need the owners manual or advice. Thanks Don
Comment by don crabb — December 25, 2009 @ 7:28 pm
i have purchaded a used proform 650 cardio cross trainer which came with no manual, would i be able to download one.
thanks
Ellen
Comment by Ellen — December 30, 2009 @ 2:04 pm
I purchased a used proform elyptical and no manual came with it. I have no idea the model just the serial #. It must be an older model but unable to locate any info. Where can I find a manual?
Comment by Tammy — December 31, 2009 @ 12:30 pm
I have purchased a used Nature Fitness treadmill model # T250 without a manual, do you know of anywhere I can get a copy of the manual online ?
Comment by Sharon — December 31, 2009 @ 10:30 pm
I bought a used precor EFX546 that is very noisy (sounds like bearing noise). Any suggestions?
Comment by keith — January 9, 2010 @ 4:18 pm
Folks,
I am looking for an owners manual for a Trotter 540 trainer treadmill.
Thank you for your time,
Bruce…
Comment by Bruce Fortier — January 11, 2010 @ 7:34 pm
I have a used Energetics elliptical machine. Model # 163-17215. It is made by Maurice Pincoffs out of Niagara Falls, Canada and, I believe, was initially purchased from Canadian Tire. I’m looking for the owners’ manual. It has all sorts of programs available which I would like to be able to use…
Thanks,
Comment by Meredith — January 11, 2010 @ 10:05 pm
I’m looking for a replacememt manual for the Nordictrack Ultimate Abdominal Conditioner. Where can I find this? Thank you for your assistance.
Jacqueline Lewis
Comment by Jacqueline Lewis — January 12, 2010 @ 1:37 pm
I am looking for a manual for my very used REEBOK elliptical RBEL79020 – REEBOK RL525 elliptical.
I bought it from a welfare store but it won’t “light up”.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Comment by Darrell Goar — January 20, 2010 @ 12:17 pm
Can anyone tell me how I can get my hands on an owners manual for a Nordic Track CX-1055 Elliptical?????????
Sal
Comment by Sal Geraci — January 20, 2010 @ 3:03 pm
I purchased a nordictrack cxt 900 elliptical. I need an owner’s manual. Can anyone help me???
Thanks,
Steven
Comment by steven dewett — March 5, 2010 @ 9:13 pm
I contacted Icon for a operating manual for a style 955R proform exercise bike and was told by the rep. that I could download this item with the website http//www.iconservice.com/proform/manuals/html.
Comment by john a. cherene — March 15, 2010 @ 3:47 pm
additional comment: After entering the website, the respond stated that the p[age could not be found. Either it has been temporarily suspended or is no longer available. Can anyone assist me in this matter? Thsnx
Comment by john a. cherene — March 15, 2010 @ 3:57 pm
John, go here:
http://www.iconservice.com/CustomerService/manuals.do
Set Manufacturer to Proform, and enter the Model Name as 955R.
Comment by Rob — March 15, 2010 @ 4:11 pm