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SYSTEM 3L
Model No. 031.159421
Serial No.
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CAUTION!
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instructions in this owner's
manual before using this
equipment. Save this owner's
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PATENT PENDING
OWNER'S MANUAL
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................... 2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 4
USING THE SYSTEM 300 ............................................................... 18
TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................. 21
CABLE DIAGRAMS .................................................................... 22
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................... Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................... Back Cover
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important safety precautions before
using the SYSTEM 300.
1. Read all instructions in this owner's manual and in the accompanying literature before using the
SYSTEM 300.
2. Use the SYSTEM 300 only on a level surface, Cover the floor underneath the SYSTEM 300 to protect it.
3. Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the SYSTEM 300. Replace any worn or frayed parts
immediately.
4. Keep small children away from the SYSTEM 300 at all times.
5. The SYSTEM 300 is designed to be used by only one person at a time.
6. Keep hands and feet away from movino Darts.
7. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection.
8. Make sure that the cables remain on the pulleys at all times. If the cables bind as you are exercising,
stop immediately and make sure that the cables are on all of the pulleys.
9. Remove the lat bar from the high pulley station when performing any exercise that does not use the
lat bar.
10. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while exercising, stop immediately and begin cooling down.
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 instruc-
tions before using. SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained
by or through the use of this product.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the LIFESTYLER ®SYSTEM 300 Weight System. The versatile SYSTEM 300 features
an impressive array of weight stations 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 SYSTEM
300 will help you to achieve the specific results you want.
For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the SYSTEM 300. If you have addition-
al questions, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday,
6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note the product model
number and serial number before calling. The model number is 831.t 59421. The serial number can be found on
a decal attached to the SYSTEM 300 (see the front cover of this owner's manual).
Before reading further, please look at the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled.
Assembled Dimensions:
Height: 80 inches
Width: 77 inches
Length: 64 inches
Squat Arm
Weight Stack_
Leg
Lat Bar
_High Pulley
Station
Butterfly Arms
VKR Arm
Handles
Press Arm
Low Pulley Station.
Foot Plate
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. Due to the size and weight of the SYSTEM 300, it should be assembled in the
location where it will be used.
Place all parts of the SYSTEM 300 in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the
packing materials until assembly is completed. Before beginning assembly, read each step and look at each
drawing carefully. As you assemble the SYSTEM 300, make sure that all parts are oriented exactly as shown in
the drawings. Tighten all nuts and bolts as you attach them, unless instructed to do otherwise. For help identify-
ing the small parts used in assembly, refer to the PART CHART accompanying this owner's manual.
THE FOLLOWING TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED) ARE REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: Two adjustable wrenches, a
phillips screwdriver and a rubber mallet. Grease and a small bowl of soapy water are also needed.
1. Press a 2" Outer Cap (15) onto the Base (43).
Press two 2" Outer Caps (15) onto the Stabilizer
(69). Press a 2" x 2" Inner Cap (76) into the
Stabilizer.
Attach the Stabilizer (69) to the Base (43) with
two 3/8" x 2 1/2" Bolts (3), two 3/8" Washers (4),
and two 3/8" Jam Nuts (2).
Do not fully tighten the Jam Nuts yet.
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43
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15
2
69
15
2.
Insert six 3/8" x 2 3/4" Carriage Bolts (1) up
through the holes in the Stabilizer (69) and the
Base (43).
Attach the VKR Upright (70) to the two indicated
3/8" x 2 3/4" Carriage Bolts (1) in the Stabilizer
(69) with two 3/8" Jam Nuts (2).
Do not fully tighten the Jam Nuts yet.
69
2
43
4
Attach the Squat Upright (71) to the two indicated
3. 3
3/8" x 2 3/4" Carriage Bolts (1) in the Stabilizer
(69) with two 3/8" Jam Nuts (2).
Do not fully tighten the Jam Nuts yet.
Press a 2" x 2" Inner Cap (78) into the Squat
Upright (71). Attach a Rubber Bumper (20) to the
Squat Upright with a #8 x 1/2" Tap Screw (21),
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71
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Insert two Weight Bushings (104) into each of the
nineteen Weights (46).
Slide two Weight Bumpers (47) onto the lower
end of each Weight Guide (51) (them is a hole
near the upper end of each Weight Guide). Insert
the Weight Guides into the holes in the indicated
bracket on the Base (43).
Slide the Weights (46) onto the Weight Guides
(51). Turn the Weights so that the deep pin
grooves are underneath the Weights, and are on
the indicated side.
Slide the Small Weight (103) onto the Weight
Guides (51). Insert the Weight Selector (48) into
the Weights (46).
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Pin
5
Attach the Frame (80) to the two 3/8" × 2 3/4"
5. 5
Carriage Bolts (1) in the Base (43) with two 3/8"
Jam Nuts (2).
Do not fully tighten the Jam Nuts yet.
Insert the Frame Bracket (88) into the indicated
end of the Frame (80). Attach the Frame Bracket,
the VKR Upright (70), and the Squat Upright (71)
to the Frame with two 3/8" x 3" Bolts (7) and two
3/8" Jam Nuts (2).
Tighten all of the 3/8" Jam Nuts (2) used in
assembly steps I through 5.
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8.
Attach the upper ends of the Weight Guides (51)
to the Frame (80) with the 5/16" x 6 1/2" Bolt (79),
the two 3/4" Spacers (100), two 5/16" Flat
Washers (60), and a 5/16" Jam Nut (59), as
shown.
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80
6
7,
Press a 1 1/2" x 3" Inner Cap (101) into each side
of the Butterfly Arm Frame (42).
Attach the Butterfly Arm Frame (42) to the Frame
(80) with a 3/8" x 3 1/4" Bolt (5) and a 3/8" Jam
Nut (2).
Do not fully tighten the Jam Nut yet.
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101
2
42
8.
Press a 2" x 2" Inner Cap (78) into each end of
the Foot Rest (77).
Attach the Foot Rest (77) to the VKR Upright (70)
with two 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolts (81), two 3/8" Flat
Washers (4), and two 3/8" Jam Nuts (2).
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Insert the end of the Pivot Arm (91) with the
Pulley (12) up into the indicated opening in the
Frame (80).
Attach the Pivot Arm (91) and two 3/8" Spacers
(99) inside the Frame (80) with a 3/8" x 2 3/4"
Bolt (81), two 3/8" Flat Washers (4), and a 3/8"
Jam Nut (2).
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10. Make sure that there are four 3/4" Flange
Bushings (18) in the Butterfly Arm Frame (42).
Press two 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" Inner Caps (24) into
each of the Butterfly Arms (30).
Slide an Adjustment Bracket (32) onto the axle on
one of the Butterfly Arms (30). Turn the Adjust-
ment Bracket so that the small hole is on the side
shown. Insert a 3/4" Flange Bushing (18) into the
underside of the Adjustment Bracket. Apply
grease to the axle. Insert the axle into the indicat-
ed hole in Butterfly Arm Frame (42). Tap two 3/4"
Retainers (17) and a 3/4" Retainer Cap (19) onto
the end of the axle. Note: The teeth on the
Retainers must be facing toward the Retainer
Cap.
Attach the other Butterfly Arm (30) and
Adjustment Bracket (32) in the same manner.
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11. Attach the bent end of a Link Arm (33) to the
small hole in one of the Adjustment Brackets (32)
with a 3/8" x 1" Bolt (6), a 3/8" Plastic Washer
(34), and a 3/8" Nylock Nut (27) as shown.
Attach the other end of the Link Arm (33) to the
Pivot Arm Tube (92) with a 1/4" x 1 1/4" Bolt (93)
and a 1/4" Nyloek Nut (68).
Attach the other Link Arm (not shown) in the
same Manner.
12. Wet the ends of both Butterfly Arms (30) and the
insides of the two 9 1/2" Foam Pads (29) with
soapy water. Slide a 9 112" Foam Pad onto each
Butterfly Arm.
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