Experience Strength™ C-Line Owner’s Manual: Weekly Inspection
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Clean and Lubricate Guide Rods
Inspect the exposed areas of the guide rods for cleanliness. Using a dry cloth,
wipe any buildup of dirt or grease from the rods.
Note: On the Experience Line of strength equipment, the upper rear shroud
must be removed to access the guide rods for inspection, cleaning, and
lubricating (refer to
Shroud Removal
).
Lubricate the exposed areas of the guide rods by applying a light coat of
silicone spray lubricant. Spray the lubricant on a cloth, then wipe the guide
rods with the cloth.
Be careful with any lubricant spray; it can stain carpet
and clothing.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to lubricate the guide rods when the equipment is
in use. Attempting to lubricate between the weight plates without completely
disassembling the stack will result in serious injury.
Important: Do not use petroleum-based lubricants. These lubricants tend to
cause a rapid buildup of dirt and hair on the weight plates, which can cause the
plates to stick together.
Inspect Cables, Connections, and Tension
Each week, give the cables and connections a thorough inspection and check
cable tensions. The following lists the specific things you need to inspect:
• Check the cable termination at the weight stack. For most equipment, the
exposed shank can be no more than 1¼ inches (32mm); this distance
allows for a minimum of 10 turns of the bolt into the selector stem (refer to
Inspect Cables and End Connections
, earlier). Check and adjust the
distance accordingly.
Also make sure that the locking jam nut is tight
against the selector stem
.
• Check the cable, especially near all pulley wheels and cams.
• Check the cable as it terminates at the cam, which is stationary on most
equipment. Inspect the bolt passing through the cam end fitting to be sure
the two jam nuts are tightened against each other. Also, check the entire
cable routing to verify that there is no interference with any structure.
• Inspect the ball end of the cable where the cable connection rests in the
clevis housing.
• Make sure that each cable is properly adjusted and tightened at the top of
the weight stack.
• Check cable pulleys, end connections, and end fittings. Make sure all
connections are tight, adjusting cable tension as necessary.
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