ProForm 40 X Elliptical Manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and
instructions in this manual
before using this equipment.
Keep this manual for future
reference.
Model No. PFEL73207.0
Serial No. 
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY  . . . . . . . . ....

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WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical
exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over the age of 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health...

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®4.0 X
elliptical exerciser. The PROFORM 4.0 X is an incredi-
bly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a natural
elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your knees
and ankles. Welcome to a whole new world of natural,
elliptical-motion exercise. 
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser.If you have ques-
tions after reading this manual, please see the front
cover of this manual. To help us assist...

ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call 1-800-445-2480.
Assembly requires two persons.Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.  
In addition to the included hex keys, assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver                   , an adjustable
wrench                   , and a rubber mallet                   . 
See the drawings below...

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1.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (35) to the
Frame (1) with two M10 x 77mm Carriage
Bolts (58) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (84).
2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (3) to the
Frame (1) with two M10 x 77mm Carriage
Bolts (58) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (84).
84
35
1
58
84
84
58
3
1
58
2
To make assembly easier, read the 
information on page 5 before you begin
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4. Identify the Left Pedal Arm (21), which is
marked with a “Left” sticker. 
Attach a Pedal (19) to the Left Pedal Arm (21)
with three M4 x 19mm Screws (68) and three
Star Washers (85).
Repeat this step for the Right Pedal
Arm (not shown).4
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21
85 85
68
3. Identify the Ramp Axle (74), which is longer
than the Pivot Axle (not shown). Apply a gen-
erous amount of the included grease to the
Ramp Axle. 
Have a second person hold the Ramp (78)
near the Frame (1) in the position shown.
Insert the Ramp Axle...

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6. Apply a small amount of grease to a Crank
Arm Spacer (45). Orient the Crank Arm
Spacer so that the flange is on the side
shown, and slide it onto the Left Crank Arm
(42). Then, slide the Left Pedal Arm (21) onto
the Left Crank Arm.
Apply a small amount of grease to a Large
Wave Washer (20) and press it against the
Left Pedal Arm (21). Then, tighten an
M8 x 25mm Patch Screw (70), with an M8
Washer (64) and a Pedal Leg Cover (23), into
the end of the Left Crank Arm (42).
Repeat this step for the Right...

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88. Attach the Water Bottle Holder (17) to the
Upright (2) with two M4 x 22mm Screws (66).
77. Have a second person hold the Upright (2)
near the Frame (1) as shown. Next, connect
the Upper Wire Harness (18) to the Lower
Wire Harness (38).
Attach the Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with
two M8 x 69mm Button Bolts (91), two M8
Split Washers (93), and two M8 Nylon
Locknuts (87). Be careful to avoid pinching
the wires.
2
38
18
1
93
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66
91
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harnesses (18,
38) during this step
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9. The Console (10) can be operated with four
“D” batteries (not included); alkaline batteries
are recommended. IMPORTANT: If the ellip-
tical exerciser has been exposed to cold
temperatures, allow it to warm to room
temperature before inserting batteries into
the Console. If you do not do this, the con-
sole displays or other electronic compo-
nents may become damaged. Remove the
battery cover from the back of the Console
and insert four batteries into the battery com-
partment. Make sure that the...