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FS5.9e Elliptical
1. Wipe down all areas in the sweat path with a damp cloth after each workout.
2. If a squeak, thump, clicking or rough feeling develops, the main cause is most likely one of two reasons:
i. The hardware was not sufficiently tightened during assembly. All bolts that were
installed during assembly need to be tightened as much as possible. It may be
necessary to use a larger wrench than the one provided if you cannot tighten the bolts sufficiently. The
majority of calls to the service department for noise issues can be traced to loose hardware or the rear
rails being dirty.
ii. Dirt build-up on the rear rails and polyurethane wheels are also a source of noise. Noise from build-up
on the rails can cause a thumping sound that you would swear is coming from inside the main body of
the machine because noise travels and is
amplified in the tubing of the frame. Clean the rails and wheels with a lint free cloth and rubbing
alcohol. Stubborn build-up can be removed with your thumbnail or a non-metallic scraper, like the back
edge of a plastic knife. After cleaning, apply a small amount of lubricant on the rails with your fingers or
a lint free cloth. You only need a thin coat of lubrication, wipe off any excess.
3. If squeaks or other noises persist, check that the unit is properly leveled before calling the service
department.
The console has built in maintenance/diagnostic software. The software will allow you to make changes to the
console settings such as changing units from English to Metric or turning off the console beeps (if they are wak-
ing your family during your early morning workouts). To enter the Maintenance Menu (may be called Engineering
Mode, depending on version) press and hold down the
Start
,
Stop
and
Enter
keys. Keep holding the keys down
for about five seconds and the message window will display “Engineering Mode”. Press the
Enter
key to access
the menu below. Press the
Level
Up/Down
keys to navigate the menu.
a. Key Test - Allows you to test all the keys to make sure they are functioning
b. Exit – press
Enter
to return to the startup screen
c. Factory Set
d. Security - Allows you to lock the keypad so no unauthorized use is allowed. When the child lock is enabled,
the console will not allow the keypad to operate unless you press and hold the
Start
and
Enter
keys for
three seconds to unlock the console.
e. Functions - Press
Enter
to access settings, use
Level
Up/Down
keys to navigate.
i. Sleep Mode - On; when turned on the console will darken after 30 minutes of no use. When turned off
the console will remain lit as long as the power is on
ii. Motor Test - Continually runs the tensioning gear motor
iii. Units - Set to English or Metric display readings
iv. Odometer Reset - Reset the odometer
v. Pause mode – On; when turned off, pressing
Stop
once ends the program; when turned on, the
console retains data for five minutes before switching to the startup screen
vi. Safety – Off; when turned on the machine automatically goes to Level 20 of Resistance to prevent
unauthorized use by a child
General Maintenance
Engineering Mode
Your new elliptical is engineered and manufactured to the strictest industry standards and tolerances. All ellipti-
cal trainers, no matter who the manufacturer, have a multitude of moving linkages and parts. Be aware that even
with the tightest mechanical tolerances there still could be a slight amount of play between some parts. This
inherent play can result in slight noises during use such as clicks and small thumps. Please expect that the
elliptical will not be completely silent.
Elliptical Noises
Incline Calibration
: If there is a problem with the incline, try running the calibration. Press the
Incline
Up
key
and the
Start
key at the same time. Hold them down for five seconds and the incline calibration will start and run
automatically. If the problem persists, contact XTERRA Fitness service department.
