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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
HELPFUL HINTS
If you keep your StairMaster
®
Stratus systems cycle ergometer properly serviced
and in good condition, it will operate more efficiently and last longer. It is
strongly recommended that you adhere to the maintenance service guidelines
presented in this Owner’s Manual. Read all maintenance instructions thoroughly
before beginning work. In some instances, the use of an assistant is recom-
mended to perform the necessary task efficiently.
All references to the right or the left side and to the front or the back of
the Stratus systems cycle ergometer are made as if you were sitting on the
machine ready to exercise. For example, the drive chain is on the right side of the
bike. Major component names and locations are shown in Figures 14 through 17.
TOOL LIST
The following tools are needed to perform service and maintenance on the
Stratus systems cycle ergometer:
• shop goggles or other eye protection • standard screwdriver
• snap ring pliers, internal snap rings • locking pliers
• snap ring pliers, external snap rings • phillips screwdriver
• combination wrenches (sizes 7/16" to 3/4") • adjustable pliers
• adjustable wrench • alligator clips
• 2-mm cone wrench • 15-mm cone wrench
• allen wrenches (T-handled and L-bend) • volt-ohm meter
• socket set or nut driver set (sizes 1/4" to 3/4")
• freewheel removal tool
Maintenance Records
The console on the Stratus systems cycle ergometer will keep track of the
following usage data on the machine:
• the number of hours the machine has been turned on
• the number of hours the machine has been in use
• the total number of miles cycled
• the number of exercise programs completed