
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Ab/Back Option
Includes Assembly for:
AP-5ABS
Ab/Back W/Nylon Pulleys (Standard)
AP-5ABD
Ab/Back W/Aluminum Pulleys (Deluxe)
America’s Premium Exercise Equipment
Revision Date 06-20-03
© 2003 TASK INDUSTRIES, INC.
AP-5ABS_AP-5ABD Rev0

About the AP-5ABS_AP-5ABD Ab/Back Option
Congratulations on your new purchase of the AP-5ABS_AP-5ABD
Ab/Back Option. We hope you are completely satisfi ed with this
product and wish you many years of enjoyment.
Prior to the Assembly of the AP-5ABS_AP-5ABD
1. We advise you to consult your local Tuff Stuff retailer if you
should have a question or problem regarding the proper
assembly of this unit.
Tuff Stuff Equipment
This Tuffstuff product has been built to precise quality standards
and has been carefully packaged to ensure that damage will
not occur during shipment. The Limited Warranty and signature
indicating fi nal inspection has been conducted by our line foreman,
is an expression of our confi dence in the completeness, the
materials, and workmanship of this product.
Warranty
SEE A COPY OF WARRANTY ON BACK PAGE.
Registration Card
To avoid unnecessary delays in warranty service and to insure that
a permanent record of your purchase is on fi le with our factory, be
sure to complete the warranty registration card and send it to Task
Industries today.
Specifi cations
1. Maximum Wt. Capacity 200 Lbs. Fixed
2. Total Machine Weight 80 Lbs.
Note: Due to continuing product improvements, specifi cations and designs are subject to change
without notice.
2. Neatly organize and identify all parts according to the Exploded
View Diagram on Fold-out Pg. 3 and the Parts List on Fold-out
Pg. 4.
Tool Requirements
1. One 7/8” combination wrench
2.One 3/4” combination wrench
3. One 9/16” combination wrench
4.One 1/2” combination wrench
5. One ratchet
6. One 9/16” socket
7. One 1/2” socket
8. One rubber mallet
9. One hammer
10. Windex or household glass cleaner
11. Measuring tape
12. Utility knife
Hardware Measurement Diagram
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AP-5ABS_AP-5ABD Ab/Back Option

COLOR CHART
GRAY= SUB-ASSEMBLY PARTS
BLACK= HARDWARE
Item No. Description Part No. Qty Item No. Description Part No. Qty
17 INSERT TUBE 1 X 16 UP0053 1 142 PLASTIC INSERT CAP 2" SQ. 10-14 GA. BNH0012 2
23 FOOT ROLL 1 X 5 1/2 X 7 1/4 UP0350 2 144 PLASTIC TUBE GUIDE W/LIP-TEETH 2 1/4" SQ. BNH0059 2
36 ACTUATOR ARM UP0344 1 148 PUSH PULL PIN 1/2 X 3 1/2 BNH0520 1
40 SWIVEL FOAM ROLL TUBE UP2026 1 149 PVC 1 X 7 1/4 BNH1023 2
43 FOAM ROLL 2 X 5 1/2 X 18 UP2031 1 151 ROLL PIN Z/P 3/8 X 1 1/2 BNH0483 1
45 ADJUSTABLE PULLEY BRACKET UP0127 1 166 SHOULDER BOLT ALLOY 3/8 X 3/4 BNH0718 1
75 ABS PIPE 2 X 18 BNH1245 1 170 SOCKET SET SCREW ALLOY 3/8-16 X 1/2 BNH0474 1
78 ALUMINUM PULLEY 3/8" X 4 1/2" BHN0069 5 172 SPLIT HEX TAP BOLT GR-5 B/O 1/2-13 X 3 1/2 BNH1131 1
79 BALL BEARING #W 516 BNH0628 2 174 SPLIT LOCK WASHER B/O 3/8" BNH0658 1
81 BRONZE BUSHING 1 X 1 1/4 X 3/4 X 1 1/2 X 1/8 BNH0527 2 176 SPLIT LOCK WASHER Z/P 1/2" BNH0572 3
83 BUTTON HEAD SOCKET CAP SCREW B/O 3/8-16 X 1 BNH0115 1 179 TURN/PULL PIN W/KNOB AND LOCK BNH0989 1
84 CHROME CAP 2" RD BNH1137 1 180 URETHANE BUMPER 1 3/4 BNH0229 3
89 FINISHED HEX NUT B/O 1/2-13 BNH0201 2 184 DECAL-DANGER TIGHTEN THIS RET..., 3/4 X 1-1/2 BNH0142 1
90 FINISHED HEX JAM NUT B/O 1/2-13 BNH0655 1 191 DECAL-WARNING KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS... BNH0620 1
92 FLAT PHILLIPS MACHINE SCREW 8-24 X 1/4 BNH0408 1 197 HEX KEY 3/16" BNH0371 1
94 FLAT WASHER SAE 3/8" BNH0239 28 198 HEX KEY 7/32" BNH0575 1
99 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 BNH0273 4 235 MAIN FRAME UP2119 1
100 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 3/8-16 X 1 1/2 BNH0303 3 236 SIDE FRAME UP2120 1
101 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 3/8-16 X 1 3/4 BNH0274 5 237 PLATE 1/4 X 2 X 6 UP1758 1
102 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 3/8-16 X 2 BNH0279 2 238 PLATE 1/4 X 2 X 5 UP1759 1
105 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 3/8-16 X 3 1/4 BNH0312 6 239 PIVOT ARM UP0336 1
122 NYLON FLAT WASHER 1 X 1 1/4 X 1/16 BNH0393 2 240 PULLEY COVER UP0337 1
123 NYLON INSERT JAM LOCK NUT B/O 3/8-16 BNH0365 5 241 CIRCULAR PLATE W/AXLE UP0340 1
125 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT B/O 3/8-16 BNH0214 6 242 ADJUSTABLE FOOT PIECE UP0338 1
126 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT B/O 5/16-18 BNH0215 1 243 FOOT ROLL TUBE 1 X 18 1/4 UP0943 1
127 NYLON INSERT JAM LOCK NUT B/O 1/2-13 BNH0366 2 244 SEAT PAD UP2111 1
133 PLASTIC INSERT CAP "A" 1 RD. BNH0812 2 245 MAIN CABLE UP2122 1
134 PLASTIC INSERT CAP "B" 1 RD. BNH0813 2 246 SEAT BELT BRACKET UP2110 2
135 PLASTIC INSERT CAP "C" 2 RD. BNH0814 1 247 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 1/2-13 X 1 BNH0259 2
136 PLASTIC INSERT CAP "D" 2 RD. BNH0815 1 248 PLASTIC INSERT CAP 1 1/4" RD. 11 GA. BNH0573 2
137 PLASTIC INSERT CAP 1" X 2"_ 10-14 GA. BNH0005 3 249 RUBBER GRIP 1 ID X .125 X 7 1/4 BNH0963 2
138 PLASTIC INSERT CAP 1" RD. 10-12 GA. BNH0002 2 250 BLACK SEAT BELT TYPE 1 BUCKLE BNH1217 1
139 CHROME WASHER 3/8 X 1 1/2 BNH1015 1 251 BLACK SEAT BELT TYPE 1 ALR RETRACTOR BNH1218 1
140 PLASTIC INSERT CAP 1 3/4" SQ. 10-14 GA. BNH0053 3
AP-5ABD
Parts List
AP-5ABS
Parts List
All parts same as AP-5ABD, except for the part listed below
Item No. Description Part No. Qty
78 NYLON PULLEY 4 1/2 RD. WHITE BNH0556 5
AP-5ABS_AP-5ABD Ab/Back Option 4

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
LIMITED WARRANTY
TuffStuff warrants to the original purchaser only that TuffStuff equipment will be free from defects in
material and workmanship. The warranty and remedies set forth herein are conditioned upon proper
storage, installation, use, maintenance and conformance with any recommendations of TuffStuff. This
warranty does not cover products not manufactured by TuffStuff or products which are altered without
the express written consent of TuffStuff. This warranty as specified: a) Frame structure and welds —
Lifetime, b) Moving parts (e.g. pulleys, bearings, bushings) — 5 years; c) Cables upholstery, handgrips, finish and any miscellaneous parts not listed — 1 year; from the day of delivery to the original
purchaser. The obligation of TuffStuff under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing warranted
defective parts, as TuffStuff may elect, at TuffStuff’s facility in Pomona, California, without charge to
purchaser for either parts or labor. Purchaser is responsible for installation of repaired or replaced
parts, and all transportation and insurance costs on returned or replaced equipment to and from
TuffStuff’s facility in Pomona.
THE FORGOING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE SOLE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER AND THE
SOLE LIABILITY OF TUFFSTUFF WITH REGARD TO WARRANTY. NO IMPLIED STATUTORY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. IN NO EVENT, WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, SHALL TUFFSTUFF BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR
REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF SUBSTITUTION
EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME COST, OR CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS OR PURCHASER FROM SUCH
DAMAGE.
This warranty is the final, complete and exclusive agreement of the parties with respect to the quality
or performance of the equipment and no action for breach of this written warranty or any implied warranty shall be commenced more than one (1) year after the accrual of the cause of action. No modification of this warranty or waiver of its terms shall be binding on either party unless approved in writing
by an authorized representative of the party. Contact TuffStuff at 1325 E. Franklin Avenue, Pomona,
California 91766, before returning any defective equipment.
Note: Retain your sales receipt and be sure to mail in the warranty registration card to insure that a
permanent record of your purchase is on file with the factory and to avoid unnecessary delays in
warranty service.
TASK INDUSTRIES, INC.
1325 E. Franklin Ave., Pomona, CA 91766
Ph: 909-629-1600 Fax: 909-629-4967
E-mail: service@tuffstuff.net Net: www.tuffstuff.net