Weider 831.159300 User Manual

CAUTION

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

WEIGHT SYSTEM EXERCISER

User ’s Manual

Patent Pending

Model No. 831.159300
Serial No.

Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.

Serial Number Decal (under seat)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

• Assembly

• Adjustments

• Troubleshooting

• Part List and Drawing

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

CABLE DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions

before using the weight system.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

1. Read all instructions in this manual and in
the accompanying literature before using the
weight system.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight system are ade­quately informed of all precautions.

3. The weight system is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight system in any
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.

4. Use the weight system only on a level sur­face. Cover the floor beneath the weight sys­tem to protect the floor.

5. Make sure all parts are properly tightened
each time the weight system is used.
Replace any worn parts immediately.

6. Keep children under 12 and pets away from
the weight system at all times.

7. Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.

8. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection.

9. The weight system is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 300 pounds.

10. Always stand on a foot plate when perform­ing an exercise that could cause the weight
system to tip.

11.Never release the press arm, butterfly arms,
leg lever, lat bar, or nylon strap while weights
are raised. The weights will fall with great
force.

12. Make sure that the cables remain on the pul­leys at all times. If the cables bind while you
are exercising, stop immediately and make
sure that the cables are on all of the pulleys.

13. Always disconnect the lat bar from the

weight system when performing an exercise
that does not use the lat bar.

14. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while

exercising, stop immediately and begin cool­ing down.

15. The decals shown below have been placed

on the weight system in the locations shown
on page 4. If a decal is missing or illegible,
call our toll-free Customer Service
Department at 1-800-999-3756 and order a
free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the
location shown.

Keep hands and
fingers clear of
this area.

Decal 2

Decal 1

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.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER®PRO
2250 weight system. The weight system offers an
impressive array of weight stations designed to devel­op every major muscle group of the body. Whether
your goal is to tone your body, build dramatic muscle
size and strength, or improve your cardiovascular sys­tem, the weight system will help you to achieve the
specific results you want.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the weight system. If you have questions after

reading this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME

®

(1-800-469-4663). To help us assist you, please note
the product model number and serial number before
calling. The model number is 831.159300. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the
weight system (see the front cover of this manual for
the location of the decal).

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

ASSEMBLED
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 76 in.
Width: 38 in.
Length: 53 in.

Foot Plate

Low Pulley Station

High Pulley Station

Left Side

Right Side

Lat Bar

Decal 1

Decal 2

Leg Lever

Butterfly Arms

Press Arm

Weight Stack

Seat

Backrest

Note: The terms “right side” and “left side”
are determined relative to a person sitting
on the seat; they do not correspond to right
and left on the drawings in the manual.

5

1

3

4

79

79

51

51

14

1

5

1.

Attach a Stabilizer Foot (51) to the Stabilizer (5)
with two #8 x 3/4” Screws (56). Attach another

Stabilizer Foot in the same manner.

Press two 2” x 3” Inner Caps (79) into the Base
(4).

Insert two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Carriage Bolts (14) up
through the Stabilizer (5). Insert two 5/16” x 2 1/2”
Carriage Bolts (1) up through the Base (4). Note:

It may be helpful to place a piece of tape over
the bolt heads to hold the Bolts in place.

Attach the Base (4) to the Stabilizer (5) with the
two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Carriage Bolts (14) and two
5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3). Do not tighten the

Locknuts yet.

Frame Assembly

Before beginning assembly, make sure that
you have read and understand the informa­tion in the box above.

For help identifying small parts, use the
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART in the cen­ter of this manual.

• Assembly requires two people.

• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the

packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.

• Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.

• As you assemble the weight system, make sure
all parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.

• For help identifying small parts, use the PART
IDENTIFICATION CHART at the center of this

manual.

The following tools (not included) are required
for assembly:

•Two adjustable wrenches

• One rubber mallet

• One standard screwdriver

• One Phillips screwdriver

• Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly,
and soapy water.

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

Make Things Easier for Yourself

Everything in this manual is designed to ensure
that the weight system can be assembled suc­cessfully by anyone. However, it is important to
realize that the weight system has many parts
and that the assembly process will take time.
Most people find that by setting aside plenty of
time, assembly will go smoothly.

ASSEMBLY

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2. Press a 1” Square Inner Cap (65) into the Front
Upright (42).

Slide the Front Upright (42) onto the 5/16” x
2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (1) in the Base (4). Hand
tighten two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3) onto the
Carriage Bolts. Do not tighten the Locknuts

yet.

3. Attach the two Weight Guides (62) inside of the
Stabilizer (5) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts (11),
two 5/16” Washers (8), two 1/2” x 17/32” Spacers
(61), and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3).

Tighten the 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3) used in
step 1.

Slide two Weight Bumpers (19) onto Weight
Guides (62). Stack the six Weights (25) on the
Weight Bumpers (19). Make sure that all of the

Weights are turned so the large pin grooves
are on the bottom of the Weights and on the
same side of the weight stack.

Press the Weight Tube Bumper (64) into the end
of the Weight Tube (63). Insert the Weight Tube
into the stack of Weights (25). Make sure that

the pins on the Weight Tube are resting in the
pin grooves in the upper Weight.

Lubricate the insides of the holes in the Top
Weight (76). Slide the Top Weight onto the
Weight Guides (62).

2

3

42

65

3

1

4

62

76

3

61

8

8

11

64

63

25

Pin

Groove

19

5

Lubricate

Pin

Groove

Pin

7

6. Press two 1” x 7/8” Plastic Bushings (75) onto the
welded spacers on the Press Frame (17). Slide
the Press Frame into place on the Base (4) as
shown. Note: This will be a tight fit. The Plastic

Bushings should fit onto each end of the indi­cated tube in the Base.

Lubricate the 3/8” x 8” Bolt (59) with grease.
Attach the Press Frame (17) to the Base (4) with
the Bolt and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21). Do not

overtighten the Locknut; the Press Frame
must be able to pivot easily.

7

4

5

6

60

8

8

11

3

3

55

62

42

44

44

78

55

27

27

75

21

59

22

22

17

21

46

33

49

73

17

Tube

Lubricate

Welded

Spacer

4

Arm Assembly

7. Press a 2” Round Inner Cap (33) into the top of
the Right Press Arm (46). Press two 1” Round
Inner Caps (49) into the handle on the Press Arm.

Attach the Right Press Arm (46) to the indicated
side of the Press Frame (17) with two 3/8” x
2 3/4” Bolts (22) and two 3/8” Nylon Locknuts
(21).

Assemble the other Press Arm (73) in the
same manner.

4. Press two 2” Square Inner Caps (27) into the indi­cated ends of the Top Frame (55). Press two
1 3/4” Square Inner Caps (44) into the ends of
the crossbar on the Top Frame. Press two Round
Inner Caps (78) into the top of the crossbar.

5. Attach the Top Frame (55) to the Front Upright
(42) with two 5/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts (11), two 5/16”
Washers (8), and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3).

Attach the upper ends of the Weight Guides (62)
to the Top Frame (55) with a 5/16” x 6” Bolt (60)
and a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3).

Tighten the 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (3) used in
steps 2 and 5.

Crossbar

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8. Identify the Right Arm (48) and the Left Arm (47)
by the position of the welded bracket on each Arm.

Press a 2” Round Inner Cap (33) into the lower
end of the Left Arm (47). Wet the end of the Arm
with soapy water and slide a 10” Pad (45) onto it.
Make sure the 1 1/8” x 2 1/2” Plastic Bushing (74)
is in the Arm.

Lubricate both axles on the Top Frame (55). Have
another person slide the Left Arm (47) onto the
left axle on the Top Frame. Note: Be careful not

to confuse the Right Arm (48) with the Left
Arm. Make sure that the upper end of the Left
Arm is behind the indicated bracket on the
Top Frame.

Set two 1” Retainers (69) on top of a 1” Round
Cover Cap (70). Make sure that the teeth on the

Retainers bend toward the Cover Cap, as
shown in the inset drawing. Tap the Retainers

and Cap onto the Left axle on the Top Frame (55).

Attach the Right Arm (48) in the same manner.

9. During steps 9 through 20, see the CABLE
DIAGRAMS on page 17 of this manual to verify
proper cable routing.

Locate the Short Cable (58). Lay the Cable in

the bracket on the Base (4) and under the Press
Frame (17). Attach a 3 1/2” Pulley (15) to the
bracket with a 3/8” x 2” Bolt (12) and a 3/8” Nylon
Locknut (21). Make sure that the end of the

Cable with the ball is on the indicated side of
the bracket.

10. Route the Short Cable (58) under a 3 1/2” Pulley
(15) Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (66) to
the lower hole in the Front Upright (42) with a 3/8”
x 3 3/4” Bolt (71), a 3/8” Washer (9), and a 3/8”
Nylon Locknut (21). Make sure that the Cable

Trap is turned to hold the Cable in the groove
of the Pulley.

9

10

47

33

70

69

74

48

55

Bracket

Lubricate

Axle

15

17

21

12

4

Bracket

21

58

58

42

15

66

71

9

45

8

69

55

70

Cable Assembly

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11. Note: The 3 1/2” Pulley (15) in this step has
been preassembled. It is shown exploded in
this drawing for clarity.

Route the Short Cable (58) around the 3 1/2”
Pulley (15). Make sure that the Cable Trap (66)

is turned to hold the Cable in the groove of
the Pulley. Tighten the 3/8” x 3 1/2” Bolt (16), the

3/8” Washer (9), and the 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21).

12. Route the Short Cable (58) under a 3 1/2” Pulley
(15). Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (66) to
the upper hole in the Front Upright (42) with a
3/8” x 3 3/4” Bolt (71), a 3/8” Washer (9), and a
3/8” Nylon Locknut (21). Make sure that the

Cable Trap is turned to hold the Cable in the
groove of the Pulley.

13. Remove the preassembled 3 1/2” Pulley (not
shown) from the Long “U”-bracket (57).

Attach the end of the Short Cable (58) to the
Long “U”-bracket (57) with a 1/4” Nylon Locknut
(2) and a 1/4” Washer (10). See the inset draw-

ing. Do not overtighten the Locknut; it should
be threaded onto the end of the Cable so that
two threads are showing above the nut.

14. Note: The 3 1/2” Pulley (15) in this step has
been preassembled. It is shown exploded in
this drawing for clarity.

Locate the Long Cable (23). Route the Long
Cable over a 3 1/2” Pulley (15). Make sure that
the Cable is between the Pulley and the hook
and that the end of the Cable with the ball is
on the indicated side of the hook. Tighten the

3/8” x 3 3/4” Bolt (71) and the 3/8” Nylon Locknut
(21).

14

11

12

13

57

23

15

Hook

Ball

71

21

58

55

21

66

15

58

17

9

16

2

10

21

58

42

15

66

71

9

58

57

2

10

10

18

15

16

17

21

50

7

6

7

48

47

47

23

50

21

6

3

23

21

12

Bracket

15

20

66

68

15

66

23

21

12

57

55

23

42

15. Wrap the Long Cable (23) over a “V”-pulley (6).
Attach the “V”-pulley and a Long Cable Trap (50)
to the Front Upright (42) with a 3/8” x 2 1/2” Bolt
(7) and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21). Make sure

that the Long Cable Trap is positioned to hold
the Cable in the groove of the “V”-pulley.

16. Route the Long Cable (23) around a “V”-pulley
(6). Attach the “V”-pulley and a Long Cable Trap
(50) to the Left Arm (47) with a 3/8” x 2 1/2” Bolt
(7) and a 3/8” Nylon Locknuts (21). Make sure

that the Long Cable Trap is positioned to hold
the Cable in the groove of the “V”-pulley.

Repeat this step with the Right Arm (48).

17. Note: The parts used in this step have been
preassembled. They are shown exploded in
this drawing for clarity.

Route the Long Cable (23) over the 3 1/2” Pulley
(15) attached to the Pulley Bracket (20). Make

sure that the Cable Trap (66) is oriented to
hold the Cable in the groove of the Pulley.

Tighten the 3/8” x 2” Bolt (12) and the 3/8” Nylon
Locknut (21).

Properly tighten the 5/16” x 5” Bolt (68) and a
5/16” Nylon Locknut (3) attaching the Pulley
Bracket (20) to the bracket on the Top Frame
(55). Do not overtighten the Locknut; the

Pulley Bracket must be able to pivot easily.

18. Wrap the Long Cable (23) under a 3 1/2” Pulley
(15). Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (66) to
the indicated hole in the Long “U”-bracket (57)
with a 3/8” x 2” Bolt (12) and a 3/8” Nylon
Locknut (21). Make sure that the Cable Trap is

oriented to hold the Cable in the groove of the
Pulley.

11

19

23

Bracket

15

12

21

55

21

41

10

10

43

43

23

3

72

63

10

2

67

42

20

19. Note: The 3 1/2” Pulley (15) in this step has

been preassembled. It is shown exploded in
this drawing for clarity.

Route the Long Cable (23) over a 3 1/2” Pulley
(15). Make sure that the Cable Trap (66) is ori-

ented to hold the Cable in the groove of the
Pulley. Tighten the 3/8” x 2” Bolt (12) and the 3/8”

Nylon Locknut (21).

20. Attach the Long Cable (23) to the Small “U”­bracket (67) with a 1/4” Nylon Locknut (2) and a
1/4” Washer (10).

See the inset drawing. Do not
overtighten the Locknut; it should be threaded
onto the end of the Cable so that two threads
are showing past the nut.

Attach the Small “U”-bracket (67) to the Weight
Tube (63) with a 5/16” x 1 3/4” Bolt (72) and a
5/16” Nylon Locknut (3).

23

67

2

21. Attach the Backrest (41) to the Front Upright (42)
with two 1/4” x 2 1/2” Screws (43) and two 1/4”
Washers (10).

Seat Assembly

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22. Press a 1 1/2” Square Inner Cap (32) into the
Seat Frame (36).

Insert the 1/4” x 2” Carriage Bolt (38) into the
center hole in the Seat Plate (37). Attach the Seat
Plate to the Seat (13) with two 1/4” x 3/4” Screws
(18).

Insert the 1/4” x 2” Carriage Bolt (38) into the indi­cated hole in the Seat Frame (36). Tighten a 1/4”
Nylon Locknut (2) with a 1/4” Washer (10) onto
the Carriage Bolt.

Attach the other end of the Seat (13) to the Seat
Frame (36) with a 1/4” Washer (10) and a 1/4” x
2” Screw (24).

23. Press a 1 1/2” Round Inner Cap (77) into the Leg
Lever (29).

Lubricate the 5/16” x 2 1/2” Bolt (80). Attach the
Leg Lever (29) to the Seat Frame (36) with the
Bolt and a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (3). Do not over-

tighten the Locknut; the Leg Lever must be
able to pivot freely.

Insert a 3/8” x 2” Eyebolt (35) into the Leg Lever
(29) from the direction shown. Tighten a 3/8”
Nylon Locknut (21) and a 3/8” Washer (9) onto
the Eyebolt.

24. Press two 3/4” Round Inner Cap (34) into the
ends of a Pad Tube (28). Insert the Pad Tube into
the Seat Frame (36). Slide two 5 1/2” Pads (30)
onto the Pad Tube.

Assemble the other Pad Tube (28) to the Leg
Lever (29) in the same manner.

25. Rest the Seat Frame (36) on the indicated pin in
the Front Upright (42). Attach the Seat Frame to
the Front Upright with a 5/16” x 2 3/4” Carriage
Bolt (14) and the Seat Knob (40).

22

80

Lubricate

77

35

21

9

29

23

3

36

24

25

30

30

29

34

34

28

28

36

10

2

24

36

13

38

37

32

18

36

40

Pin

42

14

13

26. Make sure that all parts have been properly tightened. The use of the remaining parts will be explained in
ADJUSTMENTS, beginning below.

Before using the weight system, pull each cable a few times to make sure that the cables move smoothly
over the pulleys. If one of the cables does not move smoothly, find and correct the problem. IMPORTANT: If

the cables are not properly installed, they may be damaged when heavy weight is used. See the
CABLE DIAGRAM on page 17 of this manual for proper cable routing. If there is any slack in the
cables, you will need to remove it by tightening the cables; see TROUBLESHOOTING on page 16.

ADJUSTMENTS

The instructions below describe how each part of the weight system can be adjusted. See the exercise guide
accompanying this manual to see how the weight system should be set up for each exercise. IMPORTANT:

When attaching the lat bar or handle, make sure that the attachments are in the correct starting position
for the exercise to be performed. If there is any slack in the cables or chain as an exercise is performed,
the effectiveness of the exercise will be reduced.

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52

54

53

53

25

26

CHANGING THE WEIGHT SETTING

To change the weight setting of the weight stack,
insert the Weight Pin (26) under the desired Weight
(25). Make sure to insert the Weight Pin until the bent
end of the Weight Pin is touching the Weights, and
turn the bent end downward. The weight setting of the
weight stack can be changed from 6 pounds to 81
pounds, in increments of 12.5 pounds. Note: Due to

the cables and pulleys, the actual amount of
resistance at each exercise station may vary from
the weight setting. Use the WEIGHT RESISTANCE
CHART on page 15 to find the actual amount of
resistance at each weight station.

ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES

Attach the Lat Bar (54) to the Long Cable (23) with a
Cable Clip (53). For some exercises, the Chain (52)
should be attached between the Lat Bar and the
Cable with two Cable Clips. Adjust the length of the

Chain between the Lat Bar and the Cable so the
Lat Bar is in the correct starting position for the
exercise to be performed.

The accessories can be attached to the Short
Cable (not shown) in the same manner.

Note: The seat frame must be removed from the
front upright before the Short Cable (not shown)
is used with an accessory. (See ATTACHING AND
REMOVING THE SEAT, on page 14.)

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ATTACHING THE LEG LEVER TO THE LOW
PULLEY STATION

To use the Leg Lever (29), the seat must be attached
to the front upright (see ATTACHING AND REMOV­ING THE SEAT, above).

Attach the Short Cable (58) to the 3/8” x 2” Eyebolt
(35) with a Cable Clip (53).

53

58

29

35

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE SEAT

Set the Seat Frame (36) onto the indicated pin on the
Front Upright (42). Attach the Seat Frame to the Front
Upright with a 5/16” x 2 3/4” Carriage Bolt (14) and
the Seat Knob (40).

For some exercises, the Seat (13) must be removed.
First, make sure that the Chain (not shown) is not
attached to the Leg Lever (29). Next, remove the
Seat Knob (40) and the 5/16” x 2 3/4” Carriage Bolt
(14) from the Seat Frame (36). Lift the Seat Frame off
the Front Upright (42).

40

36

42

Pin

13

29

14

15

WEIGHT PRESS ARM BUTTERFLY ARM LEG LEVER HIGH PULLEY LOW PULLEY

PLATES (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.)

Top 20 10 15 14 24

145 22 36 28 54
270 33 54 44 82
399 42 75 60 115
4 128 48 96 72 147
5 153 60 115 90 175
6 184 69 137 103 209

This chart shows the approximate weight resistance at each station. “Top” refers to the 6 lb. top weight. The
other numbers refer to the 12.5 lb. weight plates. Weight resistance shown for the butterfly arm station is for
each butterfly arm. Note: The actual resistance at each weight station may vary due to differences in individual
weight plates, as well as friction between the cables, pulleys, and weight guides.

WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Inspect and tighten all parts each time the weight system is used. Replace any worn parts immediately. The
weight system can be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild non-abrasive detergent. Do not use solvents.

TIGHTENING THE CABLES

Woven cable, the type of cable used on the weight
system, can stretch slightly when it is first used. If
there is slack in the cables before resistance is felt,
the cables should be tightened.

Slack can be removed by moving the 3 1/2” Pulley
(15) to the lower hole in the Long “U”-bracket (57).
Remove the 3/8” Nylon Locknut (21) and the 3/8” x 2”
Bolt (12) from the Cable Trap (66), Pulley, and “U”­bracket. Re-attach the Pulley and Cable Trap. Make

sure that the Cable Trap is positioned to hold the
Cable in place, and that the Cable and Pulley
move smoothly.

Additional slack can be removed from the cables by
tightening the 1/4” Nylon Locknuts (2) at the end of
the Long Cable (23) and at the end of the Short
Cable (58). To do this you may need to remove the
Small “U”-bracket (67) from the Weight Tube (63) or
remove the 3 1/2” Pulley (15) from the Long “U”­bracket (57).

Make sure that the cables are not too tight, or the
Top Weight (76) will be lifted off the weight stack.

Note: If a cable tends to slip off the pulleys often,
the cable may have become twisted. Remove the
cable and re-install it.

If the cables need to be replaced, see ORDERING
REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover of this
manual.

57

67
63

66

15

2

2

58

23

12

21

CABLE DIAGRAMS

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The cable diagrams show the proper routing of the
Long Cable (23) and the Short Cable (58). Use the
diagram to make sure that the two cables and the
cable traps have been assembled correctly. If the
cables have not been correctly routed, the weight
system will not function properly and damage may
occur. The numbers show the correct route for each
cable. Make sure that the cable traps do not touch

or bind the cables.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1

2

4

5

3

Long Cable (23)

Short Cable (58)

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EXERCISE GUIDELINES

THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS

MUSCLE BUILDING

To increase the size and strength of your muscles,
push them close to their maximum capacity. Your mus­cles will continually adapt and grow as you progres­sively increase the intensity of your exercise. You can
adjust the intensity level of an individual exercise in
two ways:

• by changing the amount of resistance used

• by changing the number of repetitions or sets per-

formed. (A “repetition” is one complete cycle of an
exercise, such as one sit-up. A“set” is a series of
repetitions.)

The proper amount of resistance for each exercise
depends upon the individual user. You must gauge
your limits and select the amount of resistance that is
right for you. Begin with 3 sets of 8 repetitions for each
exercise you perform. Rest for 3 minutes after each
set. When you can complete 3 sets of 12 repetitions
without difficulty, increase the amount of resistance.

TONING

You can tone your muscles by pushing them to a mod­erate percentage of their capacity. Select a moderate
amount of resistance and increase the number of rep­etitions in each set. Complete as many sets of 15 to
20 repetitions as possible without discomfort. Rest for
1 minute after each set. Work your muscles by com­pleting more sets rather than by using high amounts of
resistance.

WEIGHT LOSS

To lose weight, use a low amount of resistance and
increase the number of repetitions in each set.
Exercise for 20 to 30 minutes, resting for a maximum
of 30 seconds between sets.

CROSS TRAINING

Cross training is an efficient way to get a complete and
well-balanced fitness program. An example of a bal­anced program is:

• Plan strength training workouts on Monday,

Wednesday, and Friday.

• Plan 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as

running on a treadmill or riding on an elliptical or
exercise bike, on Tuesday and Thursday.

• Rest from both strength training and aerobic exercise

for at least one full day each week to give your body
time to regenerate.

The combination of strength training and aerobic exer­cise will reshape and strengthen your body, plus devel­op your heart and lungs.

PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM

Determining the exact length of time for each workout,
as well as the number of repetitions or sets completed,
is an individual matter. It is important to avoid overdo­ing it during the first few months of your exercise pro­gram. You should progress at your own pace and be
sensitive to your body’s signals. If you experience pain
or dizziness at any time while exercising, stop immedi­ately and begin cooling down. Find out what is wrong
before continuing. Remember that adequate rest and a
proper diet are important factors in any exercise pro­gram.

WARMING UP

Begin each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching
and light exercise to warm up. Warming up prepares
your body for more strenuous exercise by increasing
circulation, raising your body temperature and deliver­ing more oxygen to your muscles.

WORKING OUT

Each workout should include 6 to 10 different exercis­es. Select exercises for every major muscle group,
emphasizing areas that you want to develop most. To
give balance and variety to your workouts, vary the
exercises from session to session.

Schedule your workouts for the time of day when your
energy level is the highest. Each workout should be
followed by at least one day of rest. Once you find the
schedule that is right for you, stick with it.

EXERCISE FORM

Maintaining proper form is an essential part of an
effective exercise program. This requires moving
through the full range of motion for each exercise, and
moving only the appropriate parts of the body.
Exercising in an uncontrolled manner will leave you
feeling exhausted. On the exercise guide accompany­ing this manual you will find photographs showing the
correct form for several exercises, and a list of the
muscles affected. See the muscle chart on the next
page to find the names of the muscles.

The repetitions in each set should be performed
smoothly and without pausing. The exertion stage of
each repetition should last about half as long as the
return stage. Proper breathing is important. Exhale
during the exertion stage of each repetition and inhale
during the return stroke. Never hold your breath.

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Rest for a short period of time after each set. The
ideal resting periods are:

• Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle

building workout.

• Rest for one minute after each set for a toning work-

out.

• Rest for 30 seconds after each set for a weight loss

workout.
Plan to spend the first couple of weeks familiarizing
yourself with the equipment and learning the proper
form for each exercise.

COOLING DOWN

End each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching.
Include stretches for both your arms and legs. Move

slowly as you stretch and do not bounce. Ease into
each stretch gradually and go only as far as you can
without strain. Stretching at the end of each workout
is an effective way to increase flexibility.

STAYING MOTIVATED

For motivation, keep a record of each workout. List the
date, the exercises performed, the resistance used,
and the numbers of sets and repetitions completed.
Record your weight and key body measurements at
the end of every month. Remember, the key to achiev­ing the greatest results is to make exercise a regular
and enjoyable part of your everyday life.

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F

G

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J

K

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MUSCLE CHART

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P

Q

R

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T

U

V
W

X

A. Sternomastoid (neck)
B. Pectoralis Major (chest)
C. Biceps (front of arm)
D. Obliques (waist)
E. Brachioradials (forearm)
F. Hip Flexors (upper thigh)
G. Abductor (outer thigh)
H. Quadriceps (front of thigh)
I. Sartorius (front of thigh)
J. Tibialis Anterior (front of calf)
K. Soleus (front of calf)
L. Anterior Deltoid (shoulder)
M. Rectus Abdominus (stomach)
N. Adductor (inner thigh)
O. Trapezius (upper back)
P. Rhomboideus (upper back)
Q. Posterior Deltoid (shoulder)
R. Triceps (back of arm)
S. Latissimus Dorsi (mid back)
T. Spinae Erectors (lower back)
U. Gluteus Medius (hip)
V. Gluteus Maximus (buttocks)
W. Hamstring (back of leg)
X. Gastrocnemius (back of calf)

REMOVE THIS PART IDENTIFICATION CHART AND PART LIST/
EXPLODED DRAWING. SAVE THIS PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
AND PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PART LIST—Model No. 831.159300 R0903A

125/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolt
231/4” Nylon Locknut
3125/16” Nylon Locknut
41Base
51Stabilizer
63“V”-pulley
733/8” x 2 1/2” Bolt
845/16” Washer

943/8” Washer
10 6 1/4” Washer
11 45/16” x 2 3/4” Bolt
12 4 3/8” x 2” Bolt
13 1 Seat
14 3 5/16” x 2 3/4” Carriage Bolt
15 8 3 1/2” Pulley
16 1 3/8” x 3 1/2” Bolt
17 1 Press Frame
18 2 1/4” x 3/4” Screw
19 2 Weight Bumper
20 1 Pulley Bracket
21 17 3/8” Nylon Locknut
22 4 3/8” x 2 3/4” Bolt
23 1 Long Cable
24 1 1/4” x 2” Screw
25 6 Weight
26 1 Weight Pin
27 2 2” Square Inner Cap
28 2 Pad Tube
29 1 Leg Lever
30 4 5 1/2” Pad
31 2 Handgrip
32 1 1 1/2” Square Inner Cap
33 4 2” Round Inner Cap
34 4 3/4” Round Inner Cap
35 1 3/8” x 2” Eyebolt
36 1 Seat Frame
37 1 Seat Plate
38 1 1/4” x 2” Carriage Bolt
39 1 Handle
40 1 Seat Knob
41 1 Backrest

42 1 Front Upright
43 2 1/4” x 2 1/2” Screw
44 2 1 3/4” Square Inner Cap
45 2 10” Pad
46 1 Right Press Arm
47 1 Left Arm
48 1 Right Arm
49 4 1” Round Inner Cap
50 3 Long Cable Trap
51 2 Stabilizer Foot
52 1 Chain
53 3 Cable Clip
54 1 Lat Bar
55 1 Top Frame
56 4 #8 x 3/4” Screw
57 1 Long “U”-bracket
58 1 Short Cable
59 1 3/8” x 8” Bolt
60 1 5/16” x 6” Bolt
61 2 1/2” x 17/32” Spacer
62 2 Weight Guide
63 1 Weight Tube
64 1 Weight Tube Bumper
65 1 1” Square Inner Cap
66 5 Cable Trap
67 1 Small “U”-bracket
68 1 5/16” x 5” Bolt
69 4 1” Retainer
70 2 1” Round Cover Cap
71 3 3/8” x 3 3/4” Bolt
72 1 5/16” x 1 3/4” Bolt
73 1 Left Press Arm
74 2 1 1/8” x 2 1/2” Plastic Bushing
75 2 1” x 7/8” Plastic Bushing
76 1 Top Weight
77 1 1 1/2” Round Inner Cap
78 2 Round Inner Cap
79 2 2” x 3” Inner Cap
80 1 5/16” x 2 1/2” Bolt

#1User’s Manual
#1Exercise Guide

Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description

EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. 831.159300 R0903A

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33

49

66

21

79

66

12

20

48

15

58

3

45

49

68

22

21

27

46

22

21

21

15

33

23

17

21

69

70

75

39

74

55

15

44

12

21

33

50

78

7

75

21

9

6

70

11

16

27

8

69

4

8

12

78

15

44

71

74

7

50

6

47

45

52

53

21

73

33

3

59

1

34

31

11

30

21

33

49

3

34

29

49

40

36

7

76

14

34

3

60

15

66

12

57

62

67

72

63

64

14

21

2

10

58

23

3

10

2

25

11

8

61

5

51

13

54

21

77

32

3

37

28

3

21

10

2

3

38

15

15

18

10

66

30

10

43

66

42

43

56

10

24

28

30

34

50

6

26

51

19

71

18

3

35

31

41

9

9

30

9

65

79

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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART—Model No. 831.159300 R0903A

1/4" Nylon Locknut (2)

1/4" Washer (10)

1" x 7/8" Plastic Bushing (75)

5/16" Nylon Locknut (3)

3/8" Nylon Locknut (21)

#8 x 3/4" Screw (56)

1/4" x 3/4" Screw (18)

5/16" x 1 3/4" Bolt (72)

5/16" Washer (8)

3/8" Washer (9)

1" Retainer (69)

1/2" x 17/32" Spacer (61)

5/16" x 2 1/2" Bolt (80)

3/8" x 2 1/2" Bolt (7)

1 1/8" x 2 1/2" Plastic Bushing (74)

3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolt (22)

5/16" x 2 1/2" Carriage Bolt (1)

1/4" x 2" Screw (24)

3/8" x 2" Bolt (12)

1/4" x 2" Carriage Bolt (38)

1/4" x 2 1/2" Screw (43)

5/16" x 2 3/4" Bolt (11)

5/16" x 2 3/4" Carriage Bolt (14)

3/8" x 3 1/2" Bolt (16)

3/8" x 3 3/4" Bolt (71)

5/16" x 5" Bolt (68)

2" x 3” Inner Cap (79)

2" Square Inner Cap (27)

2" Round Inner

Cap (33)

1 1/2" Square
Inner Cap (32)

1" Round Cover Cap (70)

5/16" x 6" Bolt (60)

3/8" x 8" Bolt (59)

1 3/4" Square

Inner Cap (44)

Round Inner Cap (78)

3/4" Round Inner Cap (34)

1 1/2" Round Inner Cap (77)

1" Round Inner Cap (49)

1" Square Inner Cap (65)

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this
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

Part No. 200008 R0903A Printed in Canada © 2003 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.