I recently purchased this rower and the rope does not go completely in. Is it normal? If not, how can I fix it?
926986
That is not normal and I know that the rower was not easy to assemble. Please recheck the instructions for some step that you may have misunderstood. If you can't find any mistakes I'd contact the manufacturer.
926987
I had the same problem until I realized I had not 'threaded' it correctly under the rail. Check it against the diagram (I know it's not easy to see) but I would bet your problem is there. Good luck.
926988
Check on the right hand side along the rail that the seat slides on. There is a zip tie that needs to be cut AFTER everything else is assembled. (There is a picture next to it of scissors cutting it). This is hard to cut, but once cut the rope will go in all the way. It took me a while to figure this out. For the record, I read the instructions multiple times and never found this in the instructions.
926989
My rope goes all the way in. There is a step when you are assembling the rower to loop the rope around a pulley, which made the rope tighter. It's steps 6 and 7 on the included user's manual and assembly instructions.
604225
Went though the same and still do at times. Reason is when I hook and unhook / change the equipment one will without knowing twist the cable. You can fix it by taking the weight pin out, pull down the cable a little and just twist it in which ever direction it needs to go to unsnarl or you can go to back of the machine and unhook which will do the same. Now if you are going to the back get someone to help you as it could be a safety issue (Not a serious one) without some help. I now just pay a attention that I do not twist the cable. Use of either method that I mentioned will correct the problem. Good Luck. Went though the same and still do at times. Reason is when I hook and unhook / change the equipment one will without knowing twist the cable. You can fix it by taking the weight pin out, pull down the cable a little and just twist it in which ever direction it needs to go to unsnarl or you can go to back of the machine and unhook which will do the same. Now if you are going to the back get someone to help you as it could be a safety issue (Not a serious one) without some help. I now just pay a attention that I do not twist the cable. Use of either method that I mentioned will correct the... » Read More Went though the same and still do at times. Reason is when I hook and unhook / change the equipment one will without knowing twist the cable. You can fix it by taking the weight pin out, pull down the cable a little and just twist it in which ever direction it needs to go to unsnarl or you can go to back of the machine and unhook which will do the same. Now if you are going to the back get someone to help you as it could be a safety issue (Not a serious one) without some help. I now just pay a attention that I do not twist the cable. Use of either method that I mentioned will correct the problem. Good Luck. « Show Less
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I've been using my Schwinn 460 regularly for a few years and haven't experienced this problem. How old is your machine? Perhaps there's a glitch with your user and/or workout program you're trying to use. I'd suggest trying a new user and new workout program & see if the problem persists.
1024103
It's a little awkward,but if u have any mechanical experience and can read and follow instructions u shouldn't have a problem. Some advice, leave the plastic boots that are on the rowers off. They are not necessary.
1476701
It does stretch quite a bit. What I did was shorten the rope ends. They are tied on with simple knots. This will be my first full summer with it like this so I don't know how long it will last like this.
1429763
I have yet to experience that problem but I would suggest a sporting goods or hardware store and maybe look for a similar part. You might want to consider calling the manufacturer to possibly score extra parts.
1597771
Have you tried looking at a YouTube video showing someone using the skier ? That may help identify the problem. But I agree with Jack, I have been using this machine since 1991, and it is still the best workout of any fitness equipment I have ever used. Maybe the friend you bought it from can see the problem as you use it. You are up on the balls of your feet the whole time, my heel rarely even touches the skier at all during workouts. And you lean all your weight forward into the pad while your back is straight. That should keep you from sliding back. Good Luck ! Its worth figuring out. : ) Have you tried looking at a YouTube video showing someone using the skier ? That may help identify the problem. But I agree with Jack, I have been using this machine since 1991, and it is still the best workout of any fitness equipment I have ever used. Maybe the friend you bought it from can see the problem as you use it. You are up on the balls of your feet the whole time, my heel rarely even touches the skier at all during workouts. And you lean all your weight forward into the pad while your back is straight. That should keep you from sliding back. Good Luck ! Its worth figuring out. : )
2217416
You must un-screw the neck. The neck is what the rope is tied to,RegardsAPW
1164766
Got any pictures? I remember feeling like I was stretching it a bit when I first installed it. It's also much easier in warmer weather. I could maybe help out more if I saw pictures and better understood the problem.
1130525
Hi! I've never had that problem. You should not have to fix anything! If you look at youtube, using the search words, "breville juicer citrus juicer," you will see that the height of the arm only goes so high. Please don't "hurt" the arm. If your arm is defective, Breville will gladly help you with it, but make sure that is the problem. I hope this helps. Let me know.
970752
Assuming it is on correctly (top is thin to not interfer with open and close lever action), some sort of misshape does seem to be involved. Send for a new one. Mine closes completely.
1047877
I would suspect that you put it on so that the flat of the paddle and the flat of the shaft were not lined up. Check for that first. If they are lined up, put a little water inside and let it soak for some hours - maybe some dough is sticking it up. If they are not lined up, you need to buy two little flat pry bars or find two somethings that you can use that are "L" shaped or buy the smallest size of pulley puller so that you can get pressure under both sides of the paddle and pry evenly under both. Good luck!
1274121
My nylon thread started to fray while I would workout I called stamina & they sent me a whole new front end & sd there is no way to re thread just have to send the whole fan part front end to u so they did no problem
385359
make sure the shaft is inserted into the bottom bushing, when mine arrived it was dislodged somehow. Also, you will have to string some stiff wire on the bottom to keep your frames from falling through. I slung out about 100lbs of honey with no problems after I corrected these issues. Good luck
1195377
After assembling the 140 the problem I ran into was with the resistance when I first tried to move the paddles forward I'm unable to move I tried to change the resistance but nothing works. The back movement is very smooth. Anyone have a solution
1053963
Lube the threads and work it a little. Mine was the same and it tightened right up. Works fine now.
1636769
i have the same question, can the factory provide some guidance? Several owners advised about the 50' reel spring not being strong enough to retract the cord properly. Thanks, Dave C