Vortex V-V700 Owner's Manual

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OWNERS MANUAL V-V700

Spin Bike

These Instructions contain important information which will help you get best from your equipment

-ensure safe and correct assembly, use and maintenance.

Important – Please read these instructions fully before assembly or use

This exercise equipment is built for optimum safety. However, certain precautions apply whenever you
operate a piece of exercise equipment. Be sure to read the entire manual before you assemble, operate
or use this equipment.

Assembly

• Check you have all the components and tools
listed on pages 3 and 4, bearing in mind that, for
ease of assembly, some components are pre­assembled.

• Keep children and animals away from the work
area, small parts could choke if swallowed.

• Make sure you have enough space to layout the
parts before starting.

• Assemble the item as close to its final position
(in the same room) as possible.

• The product must be installed on a stable and
level surface.

• Dispose of all packaging carefully and
responsibly.

• The assembly of this equipment is best carried
out by 2 people.

Using

• It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that
all users of this product are properly informed as to
how to use this product safely.

• Keep unsupervised children away from the
equipment.

• This product is intended for domestic use only.
Do not use in any commercial, rental, or institutional
setting.

• Before using the equipment to exercise, always do
stretching exercises to properly warm up.

• If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest
pain, or other abnormal symptoms stop the

workout and seek immediate medical attention.

• Only one person at a time should use the

equipment.

• Keep hands away from all moving parts.

• Always wear appropriate workout clothing when
exercising. Do not wear loose or baggy clothing,
since it may get caught in the equipment. Wear
athletic shoes to protect your feet while exercising.

• Do not place any sharp objects around the
equipment.

• Disabled persons should not use the equipment
without a qualified person or doctor in attendance.

• Injuries to health may result from incorrect or
excessive training.

• This product is not suitable for therapeutic purposes.

• This product is suitable for user’s weight of:

125kgs.

• This product conforms to: BS EN ISO 20957 Part 1
and BS EN 957 Part 10 class (H) - Home Use - Class
(C).

• Keep in mind that you should lock the spinning bike
by adjusting the brake knob to “+” after using it.

• Put your hand on the top of the knob, turn the
tension control by “+” for more resistance, until that
it’s difficult to turn the flywheel when you want to lock
the mechanism.

• Please be aware the risk caused by the absence of
a freewheel system. Please press the brake knob to
stop exercising or slow down the speed in case of
causing any injury on feet from the compulsory
strength from the inertia of the flywheel.

Battery safety

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Warning: Incorrect installation of batteries

may cause battery leakage and corrosion,
resulting in damage to the computer.

• Do not

mix old and new batteries, or

batteries of different types.

•

Do not

dispose of batteries in a fire.

•

Do not

dispose of batteries with

normal household waste, take to a local recycling
centre

Warning: Before beginning any exercise program, consult your Doctor. This is especially

important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. You
MUST read all instructions before using any fitness equipment. Argos and its associates assumes no
responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

Important – Please read fully before assembly or use

Safety Information

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Note: Some of the smaller components may be pre-fitted to larger components. Please check carefully

before contacting Argos regarding any missing components. Total mass of the product is 44kg. Total
surface area of equipment is 115 × 51cm.

Components - Parts

Please check you have all parts listing below

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27. Saddle × 1

20. Pedal (Left/Right) × 1Set

29. Computer × 1

8. Rear Stabilizer × 1

2. Handle Frame × 1

3. Handle Support Frame × 1

4.&5. Saddle Post Assembly × 1

12. Computer Holder Bracket × 1

32. Water Bottle Rack × 1

6.&7. Elbow Pad Assembly(Left/Right) × 1Set

1. Main body × 1

2. Handle frame × 1

3. Handle support frame × 1

4&5. Saddle post assemble × 1

29. Computer × 1

32. Water bottle rack × 1

27. Saddle × 1

12. Computer holder bracket × 1

20. Pedal (Left/Right) × 1 set

9. Front stabilizer × 1

8. Rear stabilizer × 1

6&7. Elbow pad assembly (Left/Right) × 1 set

Note: Some of the fixings are pre-fitted to the larger components. Please check carefully before contacting

Argos regarding any missing fixings.

Components - Fixings

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8mm Washer × 8

74.

75.

71.

28.

89.

6mm Flat Head Philips Bolt × 2

20mm Allen Bolt × 8

15mm Flat Head Philips Bolt × 2

Multi Wrench × 1

20mm L-Shaped Lock Knob × 1

Please check you have all parts listing below

7475892871

Assembly Instructions

Step 1

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a. Attach Front stabilizer (9) to Main Body (1) using 4x 20mm Allen bolts (74), 4 x 8mm washers (75).

b. Repeat step a to install Rear stabilizer (8) to Main Body (1).

c. Lever the machine

The user can tighten or loose 2 x Level Feet (21) to level the machine if needed. Tighten 2 x Level foot
lock nuts (57) to make the machine stable before starting workout.
Note: Level Feet (21) and Level foot lock nuts (57) are pre-fitted.

Assembly Instructions

Step 2

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a. Loosing Lock Knob (25) and pull out, insert Saddle Post Assembly (4&5) into the rear opening tube

of the Main body (1).

b. Adjust the Saddle Post Assembly (4&5) to your desired height, then tighten the Lock knob (25).

c. Loosing Knob (26) to select your desired forward or backward position, then tighten the Lock knob

(26).

Assembly Instructions

Step 3

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Place Saddle (27) onto the post of the Saddle Support (5), secure the Saddle (27) by tightening the
saddle locking nuts (Pre-fitting on the Saddle).

Assembly Instructions

Step 4

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Loose the side Knob (31) and Lock Knob (25) and pull it out. Insert Handle Support Frame (3) into the
front opening tube of the Main Body (1). Tighten Lock knob (25) and Knob (31).

Step 5

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Assembly Instructions

a. Attach the Left Elbow Pad (7),Right Elbow Pad (6)and Elbow Pad Rubber Bushing (46) onto the
Handle Frame (2).Adjust to your desired position and fix using M6 Knob(6) and φ18×φ6.5×R29×1.5mm
Arc Washer.
b. Attach the Handle Frame (2) onto the Handle Support Frame (3). Adjust to your desired position and
fix using 1 x 20mm L–Shaped Lock Knob (28) and 1 x U-Shaped handle locking bracket (10) (Which was
pre-fitted inside of the Handle support frame (3).

To Tighten: Turn 20mm L–Shaped Lock Knob (28) handle clockwise, then pull the handle upward and
turn anticlockwise to the starting position, repeat above operation to tighten the lock knob.
To Loosen: Turn 20mm L–Shaped Lock Knob (28) handle anticlockwise, then pull the handle upward
and turn clockwise to starting position. Repeat above operation to loose the lock knob.

Assembly Instructions

Step 6

Attach Water Bottle Rack (32) to the Main Body (1), fix using 2 x 15mm Flat Head Philips Bolts (71).

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Assembly Instructions

Step 7

Connect Pedals (20 Right & Left) to Cranks as shown in above diagram.

Note: The left one is marked "L" and right one marked "R". Fasten the left pedal by turning in an anti­clockwise direction and fasten the right pedal by turning in a clockwise direction.

The pedals include a system which maintains the foot in a position preventing unintended movement.
You must fix the pedals strap to the feet.

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Clockwise

Anti-Clockwise

Step 8

Assembly Instructions

a. Attach the Computer Holder Bracket (12) to the Handle Frame (2), fix using 2 x 6mm Flat Head

Philips Bolts (89).

b. Attach the Computer (29) to the Computer Holder Bracket (12), fix using 2 x 12mm Philips Bolts (88),

(Please note these two bolts were pre-fitted to the bottom of the Computer (29).

c. Connect Sensor wire (54) from the Main Body (1) to the Sensor wire from Computer (29).

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The free area must be at least 0.6m greater than the training area. This is a space where you can safely
dismount, without obstruction, in case of an emergency. Where two pieces of equipment are positioned
adjacent to each other the free area may be shared.

Workout Area

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The belt of the bike will getting loose when you work out for long time. If you feel the belt is

getting slip or hesitating during workout, please follow the below instructions to adjust the
tension of the belt.

Step 1: Loose M6 Hex Nut (a) 2 or 3 turns by using adjustable wrench (user self-prepared).
Step 2: Tighten M6 Hex Nut (b) and M6 Aircraft Nut (c) 1/4 turn.
Step 3: Repeat step 1 and 2 to tighten the tension bolt on the other side.
Step 4: Ride the bike and feel the tension of the belt, repeat step 1, 2 and 3 until the slipping is
eliminated.
Step5: Tighten M6 Hex Nut (a) on both sides.

Warning: Over tightening the belt may reduce the lifetime of the belt.

Belt Tension Adjustment

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Right Side

Left Side



MODE: This key lets you select and lock on to a particular function which you want.

Press to Choose SCAN or LOCK, if you do not want the scan mode, press the Mode key until the pointer is

next to the “flashing” function which you want.



AUTO ON /OFF: The monitor will switch on automatically when the exercise machine is in motion. The

monitor will turn off automatically when the speed has no signal input or no keys are pressed for

approximately 4 minutes.



RESET: The unit can be reset by either changing the battery or pressing the MODE key for 3 seconds.

 SPEED: Press Mode key until the pointer advances to SPEED. The Computer will display the current speed.



DISTANCE: Press Mode key until the pointer advances to DIST. The Computer will display each trip

distance you have traveled.

 TIME: Press Mode key until the pointer advances to TIME. The total working time will be shown when

starting exercise.

 CALORIES: Press Mode key until the pointer advances to CAL. The Computer will display total calories

burns when starting to exercise.



SCAN: Press Mode key until the pointer advances to SCAN, the display will automatically rotate among

Time, Speed, Distance, Calories, each display will be held for 4 seconds.

 ODOMETER: Press the MODE Key until the pointer advance to ODOMETER. The total accumulated

distance will be shown.

Computer Operation

Functions and operations

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Display

Mode

Function
Scan/Time/Speed/
Distance/Odometer/
Calorie

Specification

Function

Auto Scan

Every 4 Seconds

Speed

0.0 – 99.9 Km/h

Distance

0.0 – 999.9 Km

Time

00:00 – 99:59 (Minute: Second )

Odometer

0.0-999.9 Km

Calories

0.0 – 999.9 Kcal

Battery type

1 x SIZE – AA

Operation Temperature

0℃ - +40℃

x

Replacement of the battery

1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the

computer.

2. Replace 1.5V (AA) battery.

3. Make sure the battery is installed correctly

and the polarities are correct.

4. If the display is not clear or only partial

segments appeared, remove the battery and
wait for 15 seconds before re-installing it.

5. The battery life is approx. 10 months under

normal usage.

6. When the battery is removed, all the

functional values will reset to zero.

Computer Operation

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Battery Cover

How you begin your exercise will vary from person to person. If you have not exercised for a long period of
time, or are severely overweight, you MUST start slowly and increase your time gradually, by perhaps only
few minutes for each session per week.

Combine a carefully structured nutritious diet with a simple but effective exercise routine and this can help

make you feel better, look better and will almost certainly enable you to enjoy life more.

Exercising Information

Before starting

Aerobic fitness

Aerobic exercise is simply defined as any
sustained activity that increase the supply of
oxygen to your muscles via the blood pumped by
your heart. With regular exercise, your
cardiovascular system will become stronger and
more efficient. Your recovery rate i.e. the time
taken for your heart to reach its normal level, will
also decrease.

Initially you may only be able to exercise for a
few minutes each day. Do not hesitate to breathe
through your mouth should you need more
oxygen.

Do not be discouraged if it takes longer than this
to begin to feel lethargic, everyone is different
and some will achieve their targets quicker than
others, work at your own, comfortable pace and
the results will come, the better your aerobic
fitness the harder you will have to work to start in
your “Target Zone”.

Warming up

A successful exercise program consists of three
parts: Warm up. Aerobic exercise and cool down.
Never start a training session without warning up
and never finish one without cooling down
correctly. Perform between five and ten minutes
of stretching before starting your workout to
prevent muscle strains, pulls and cramps.

Aerobic exercise session

Those new to exercise should exercise no more
than every other day to start with.
When you are comfortable with your routine, you
can exercise for 6 days per week. Always take at
least one day off per week.

Exercise in your Target Zone

To ensure that your heart is working in its
exercise target zone, you need to be able to take
your pulse, if you do not have a pulse monitor,
you will need to locate the pulse in your carotid
artery. This is situated in the side of the neck and
can be felt by using the index and middle fingers.

Simply count the number of beats you feel in 10
seconds and then multiply by six to get your
pulse rate. This should be taken before you start
to exercise for easy reference.

People, who have a greater aerobic fitness, will
have a lower resting pulse level and will also be
able to exercise with a higher pulse level.

Target Zone

To determine your “Target Zone”, see table on
page 16, if you are new to exercise and by
definition unfit, refer to the middle column, if you
exercise regularly and have good aerobic fitness,
refer to the right column.

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Users age

(years)

Unconditioned

(Target Zone A )

beats per minute

Conditioned

(Target Zone B)

Beat per minute

20 ------24

145----165

155----175

25------29

140----160

150----170

30------34

135----155

145----165

35------39

130----150

140----160

40------44

125----145

135----155

45------49

120---140

130----150

50------54

115---135

125----145

55------59

110----135

120----140

60 and over

105----125

115----135

Exercising Information

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Before starting

85% to Max

65% to 85%

55% to 65%

Up to 55%

How you begin your exercise program depends on your physical condition. If you have been inactive for
several years, or are severely overweight, you must start slowly and increase your time on the equipment; a
few minutes per workout.

Initially, you may be able to exercise only for a few minutes in your target zone, however, your aerobic fitness
will improve over the next six to eight weeks. Don’t be discouraged if it takes longer. It’s important to work at
your own pace. Ultimately, you’ll be able to exercise continuously for 30 minutes. The better your aerobic
fitness, the harder you will have to work to stay in your target zone.

Please remember these essentials:

• Have your doctor review your training and diet programs to advise you of a workout routine you should adopt.

• Begin your training program slowly with realistic goals that have been set by you and your doctor.

• Monitor your pulse frequently. Establish your target heart rate based on your age and condition.

• Set up your equipment on a flat even surface at least 3 feet from walls and furniture.

Exercise intensity

To maximize the benefits of exercising, it is important to exercise with the proper intensity. The proper intensity
level can be found by using your heart rate as a guide. For effective aerobic exercise, your heart rate should be
maintained at a level between 65% and 85% of your maximum heart rate as you exercise. This is known as
your target zone. You can find your target zone in the table below.

200

180

160

140

120

100

80

25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 70

Age

During the first few months of your exercise program, keep your heart rate near the low end of your target zone

as you exercise. After a few months, your heart rate can be increased gradually until it is near the middle of your

target zone as you exercise.

To measure your heart rate, stop exercising but continue moving your legs or
walking around and place two fingers on your wrist. Take a six-second heartbeat
count and multiply the results by 10 to find your heart rate. For example, if your
six-second heartbeat count is 14, your head rate is 140 beats per minute.
(A six-second count is used because your heart rate will drop rapidly when you
stop exercising.) Adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is at the
proper level.

Cardiovascular
performance

Intermediate aerobic

Effective fat burning

Before starting

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Beats per minutes (bpm)

Exercising Information

Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic exercise improves the fitness of your lungs and heart - your body’s most important muscle. Aerobic
exercise fitness is promoted by any activity that uses your large muscles (arms, legs, or buttock, for example).
Your heart beats quickly and you breathe deeply. An aerobic exercise should be part of your entire exercise
routine.

Weight Training

Along with aerobic exercising which helps get rid of and keep off the excess fat that our bodies can store,
weight training is an essential part of the exercise routine process. Weight training helps tone, build and
strengthen muscle. If you are working above your target zone, you may want to do a lesser amount of reps.
As always, consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program.

Targeted Muscle Groups

The exercise routine that is performed on the Roger Black Fitness Aerobic Cycle will develop the upper
and lower body muscle groups. These muscle groups are highlighted on the muscle chart below.

Muscle Chart

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Exercising Information

Each workout should include the following three parts:

1. A warm-up, consisting of 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercise. A proper warm-up increases
your body temperature, heart rate, and circulation in preparation for exercise.

2. Training zone exercise, consisting of 20 to 30 minutes of exercising with your heart rate in your training zone.
(Note: During the first few weeks of your exercise program, do not keep your heart rate in your training zone
for longer than 20 minutes.)

3. A cool-down, with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching. This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help
to prevent post-exercise problems.

Exercise Frequency

To maintain or improve your condition, plan three workouts each week, with at least one day of rest
between workouts. After a few months of regular exercise, you may complete up to five workouts each
week, if desired. Remember, the key to success is make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your
everyday life.

Toe touch stretch

Stand with your knees bent slightly and
slowly bend forward from your hips.
Allow your back and shoulders to relax
as you reach down toward your toes as
far as possible.

Hold for 15 counts, then relax

Repeat 3 times.

Stretches: Hamstrings, back of knees and back.

Hamstring stretch

Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole
of the opposite foot toward you and rest
it against the inner thigh of your
extended leg. Reach toward your toes
as far as possible.

Hold for 15 counts, then relax

Repeat 3 times for each

Stretches: Hamstrings, lower back and groin.

Warming up and Cooling down

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Exercising Information

leg.

Inner thigh stretch

Calf/achilles stretch

With one leg in front of the other, reach
forward and place your hands against a wall.
Keep your back leg straight and your back
foot flat on the floor. Bend your front leg,
lean forward and move your hips toward the
wall.

Hold for 15 counts, then relax.

Repeat 3 times for each leg. To cause
further stretching of the achilles
tendons, bend your back leg as well.

Stretches: Calves, achilles tendons and ankles.

Quadriceps stretch

With one hand against the wall for

balance, reach back and grasp one foot

with your other hand. Keeping your bent

knee pointing directly downward towards

the floor, gentle pull your heel towards

your buttock until you feel a gentle

stretch in the target area.

Hold for 15 counts, then relax.

Repeat 3 times .

Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.

Sit with the soles of your feet together
and your knees outward. Pull your feet
toward your groin area as far as possible.

Hold for 15 counts, relax.

Repeat 3 times.

Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.

Exercising Information

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for each leg.

1. Examine the equipment

periodically in order to detect
any damage or wear which
may have been produced. The
safety level of the equipment
can be maintained only if it is
examined regularly for
damage and wear, e.g. ropes,
pulleys, connection points

2. Lubricate moving parts with

light oil periodically to prevent
premature wear. Special
attention to components most
susceptible to wear.

3. Inspect and tighten all parts

before using the equipment,
replace any defective parts
immediately, and do not use
the equipment again until it is
in perfect working order.

4. The equipment can be

cleaned using a damp cloth
and mild non-abrasive
detergent. Do not use
solvents.

5. Do not attempt to repair this

equipment yourself. Should you
have any difficulty with assembly,
operation or use of your exercise
product or if you think that you
may have parts missing, contact
the manufacturer, their approved
service agent.

Guarantee:

For guarantee purposes,
please retain your
purchase receipt.

Information for Users on Disposal of old Equipment and Batteries (European Union only)

These symbols indicate that equipment with these
symbols should not be disposed of as general
household waste. If you want to dispose of the product
or battery, please consider the collection systems or
facilities for appropriate recycling.

Notice: The sign Pb
below the symbol for
batteries indicates that
this battery contains
lead.

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Care and Maintenance

Exploded Parts Diagram

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Part

Description

QTY

Part

Description

QTY

1

Main Body

129Computer

1

2

Handle Frame

130M6 Knob

2

3

Handle Support Frame

131M8×14mm Knob

1

4

Saddle Adjustable Support

132Water Bottle Rack

1

5

Saddle Support

133Axle

1

6

Right Elbow Pad

134Reed

1

7

Left Elbow Pad

135Brake Sheet

1

8

Rear Stabilizer

136Brake Bracket

1

9

Front Stabilizer

137PL1350mm Belt

1

10

U-Shaped Locking Bracket

138Belt Cover

1

11

M6×45

×Φ

12.3mm Tension Bolt / Zinc

239Belt Rear Cover

1

12

Computer Holder Bracket

140Front Fork Left Cover

1

13

Fly Wheel Inner Sleeve

141Front Fork Right Cover

1

14

Brake142

Brake Holder

1

15

Transport Wheel Inner Sleeve

243Φ8mm Spring Washer

4

16

Fly Wheel

14440×80mm Elliptical Sleeve

2

17

Belt Pulley

14560×20×2mm Flat Elliptical End Cap

2

18

Drive Shaft Assembly

146Elbow Pad Rubber Bushing

2

19

Crank (L/R）

147Ø25×2mm Flat End Cap

2

20

Pedal(Left & Right)

148Ø25×2mm Cone End Cap

4

21

Level Foot

4

49

80x40×1.5mm Flat Elliptical End
Cap

1

22

M6 Hex Nut

450Right Base Stabilizer End Cap

2

23

Ø9.8×Ø1.2×70mm Spring

151Left Base Stabilizer End Cap

2

24

Brake Knob

152Transport Wheel

2

25

M16 Lock Knob

253Brake Sticker

1

26

M10 Knob

154Console Sensor Wire

1

27

Saddle155

Ø10×2.0mm Magnetic

28

M10×20mm L-Shaped Lock Knob

156U Shaped Seat Locking Bracket

1

Parts List

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Part

Description

QTY

Part

Description

QTY

57

M12 Level Foot Lock Nut

275Φ8mm Washer

14

58

40×20×2mm Flat End Cap

276M8 Aircraft Nut / Black

5

59

M5×5mm Dome Heat Philips Bolt

177M6×16mm Philips Bolt/Black

2

60

Ø5mm Spring Washer/Black

578Ø25×20.5×4/Zinc

1

61

Ø5mm Washer/Black

579M20 Aircraft Nut

1

62

ST4.2×15mm Dome Head Philips
Screw

280M6 Aircraft Nut/Zinc

2

63

M5×30mm Dome Head Philips
Bolt/Black

281M6×40mm Allen Bolt/Zinc

2

64

M5 Aircraft Nut/Black

282Ø6mm Washer/Zinc

2

65

M12 Cap Nut /Chromed

2

83

ST4.2×20mm Dome Head Philips
Screw/Black

2

66

Ø12mm Spring Washer/Chromed

2

84

ST4.2×15mm Dome Head Philips
Screw/Black

6

67

φ20×φ

12.5×5mm Washer/Zinc

285M8×12mm Round Head Allen Bolt/Zinc

2

68

M12×1/5T Conical nut /Zinc

486M10×1.25mm Flange Nut

2

69

Ø17×12.5×2mm Washer/Zinc

1

87

ST4.2×15mm Dome Head Philips
Screw

2

70

6301-2RZ Bearing

288M5×12mm Philips Bolt

2

71

M5×15mm Flat Head Philips Bolt

489M6×6mm Flat Head Philips Bolt

2

72

6004-2RS Bearing

290φ18×φ6.5×R29×1.5mm Arc Washer

2

73

M8×12mm Round Head Allen
Bolt/Zinc

291Square Nut

1

74

M8x20mm Allen Bolt

992M6 Aircraft Nut/Zinc

3

Parts List

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