HealthRider 159350 Owner's Manual

Model No. 831.159350
Serial No.

The serial number can be found in the
location shown below. Write the serial
number in the space above.

Patent Pending

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc­tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manual
for future reference.

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USER'S MANUAL

Serial Number Decal

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CABLE DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING/PART LIST and a PART IDENTIFICATION CHART are attached to the center
of this manual. Remove the EXPLODED DRAWING/PART LIST and the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART before
beginning assembly.

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this
SEARS WEIGHT SYSTEM EXERCISER, contact the nearest SEARS Service Center throughout the
United States and SEARS will repair or replace the WEIGHT SYSTEM EXERCISER, free of charge.

This warranty does not apply when the WEIGHT SYSTEM EXERCISER is used commercially or for
rental purposes.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the home gym system are
adequately informed of all precautions.

2. Read all instructions in this manual and in
the accompanying literature before using the
home gym system.

3. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while
exercising, stop immediately and begin cool­ing down.

4. Use the home gym system only on a level
surface. Cover the floor or carpet beneath
the home gym system for protection.

5. The home gym system is designed to be
used by only one person at a time.

6. The home gym system is designed to sup­port a maximum user weight of 250 pounds.

7. Inspect and tighten all parts often. Replace
any worn parts immediately. Replace the
cable every two years.

8. Keep children under 12 years of age and pets
away from the home gym system at all times.

9. Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.

10. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec­tion when exercising.

11. Never place your hands or feet under the
deck.

12. Never release the press arm, butterfly arms,
leg lever, lat bar, row bar, or nylon strap while
the frame is raised. The frame will fall with
great force.

13. Be sure that the cable remains on the pulleys
at all times. If the cable binds while you are
exercising, stop immediately and make sure
that the cable is on all of the pulleys.

14. Al

ways disconnect the lat bar from the home

gym system when performing an e

xercise

that does not use the lat bar.

15. The home gym system is intended for home
use only. Do not use the home gym system
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set­ting.

16. CAUTION DECAL PLACEMENT: The decal
shown below has been placed on the home
gym system in two locations. If either decal
is missing, or if either decal is not legible,
please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800­736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m.
until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holi­days), to order a free replacement decal.
Apply the replacement decal to the location
shown.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using
the home gym system.

WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. Read all
instructions before using. SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage
sustained by or through the use of this product.

Decal is shown at
75% actual size

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS:
Height: 90 in. (Extended)
Width: 48 in.
Length: 59 in.

The HealthRider®BRS
requires a minimum ceiling
height of 7 1/2 feet.

Low Pulley Station

Deck

High Pulley Station

Lat Bar

Leg Lever

Butterfly Arms

Press Arm

Resistance Selector

Seat

Backrest

Thank you for selecting the HealthRider®BRS Body­Weight Resistance System. The versatile HealthRider

®

BRS is designed to develop every major muscle group
of the body. Whether your goal is a shapely figure, dra­matic muscle size and strength, or a healthier cardio­vascular system, the HealthRider®BRS will help you to
achieve the specific results you want.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the HealthRider®BRS Body-Weight
Resistance System. If you have additional questions,

please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879,

Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central
Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you,
please note the product model number and serial
number before calling. The model number is

831.159350. The serial number can be found on a

decal attached to the HealthRider®BRS (see the front
cover of this manual).

Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.

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ASSEMBLY

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60

60

Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:

• Place all parts of the home gym system in a

cleared area and remove the packing materials;
do not dispose of the packing materials until
assembly is completed.

• For help identifying the small parts used in
assembly, use the PART IDENTIFICATION

CHART located in the center of this manual.

Note: Some small parts may have been pre­attached for shipping. If a part is not in the parts
bag, check to see if it has been pre-attached.

• As you assemble the home gym system, be sure
that all parts are oriented as shown in the
drawings.

• Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless

instructed to do otherwise.

THE FOLLOWING TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED) ARE
REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:

• Two (2) adjustable wrenches

• One (1) phillips screwdriver

• One (1) rubber mallet

• Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly,
and soapy water will also be needed.

Assembly will be more convenient if you have the
following tools: A socket set, a set of open-end or
closed-end wrenches, or a set of ratchet wrenches.

1. Before beginning assembly, be sure that you

have read and understand the information in the
box above.

Insert four 3/8” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (60) up
through the Base (1). Note: It may be helpful to

tape the Carriage Bolt heads in place under the
Base. If you do tape the Carriage Bolt heads,
remove the tape once you finish assembly.

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2. Press four 2” Square Inner Caps (68) into the
Frame (2).

Identify the Left Wheel Channel (3) and the Right
Wheel Channel (4) by comparing the welded
brackets on the bottom of each Wheel Channel.

Slide the Left Wheel Channel (3) onto the indicated
Small Wheels (40) attached to the Frame (2).

Note: This will be easier to do if you lay the
Frame on the floor.

Slide the Right Wheel Channel (4) onto the Frame
(2) in the same manner.

3. Slide the Left and Right Wheel Channels (3, 4)
onto the 3/8” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (60) in the
Base (1). Partially tighten a 3/8” Nylon Locknut
(39) onto each Carriage Bolt but do not fully

tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.

2

4

40

68

68

40

3

2

3

6

4

3

1

39

39

60

60

68

68