Equipment care and maintenance
Maintain your equipment daily
Strength equipment
Daily
- Clean chrome and paint where applicable
- Clean upholstery
Weekly
- Wax chrome and paint where applicable
- Wax upholstery
- Inspect belts
- Wash hand grips
- Inspect air line filters
Monthly
- Inspect all nuts and bolts
- Clean and lubricate cylinder rods
- Inspect frame for any weakening in weld areas, and other connection sites
Quarterly
- Lubricate pivot bushings
- Inspect exhaust mufflers for discoloration
- Verify the compressor(s) is cycling on/off between 100-120 psi
Annually
- Replace display batteries
M Series Cardio
After every class
- Have members thoroughly inspect each cycle/strider
- Have members wipe off all sweat
Weekly for the first month
- Check and re-torque crank arms and pedals (refer to your M Series Operation Manual for complete “Proper Operation Check” procedure)
Weekly
- Check parts most susceptible to wear (adjustment knobs, L-handles, pedal cages, pedal straps, and seat upholstery); replace if damaged or broken
- Clean the cycle/strider with warm water and a soft lint-free cloth
- Inspect display(s) for low battery (LO-BA) indication
Monthly
- Clean the external body/parts thoroughly, targeting sweat zones with warm water and a soft lint-free cloth; use mild detergent (neutral, non-caustic). Wipe dry the equipment
Quarterly
- Check and re-torque crank arms and pedals
- Wax areas of Cycles/Striders; target sweat zones
- Lubricate the threads of all adjustment handles/knobs (if needed)
Annually
- Check all external visible screws/nuts are properly tightened and torqued
- Check parts most susceptible to wear; replace if damaged or broken
- Lubricate the threads of all adjustment handles/knobs
- Apply LPS 3® Rust Inhibitor or WD-40 Specialist® Corrosion Inhibitor to the left bottom bracket bearing and to the clip-in portion of each pedal
- Replace display batteries
(Note: For facilities with multiple units, battery replacement on all units at the same time is recommended)
