Model No. NTM58020 Serial No. _ USER’S MANUAL Serial Number Decal (on frame) QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are committed to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if there are missing parts, we will guarantee complete satisfaction through direct assistance from our factory. TO AVOID DELAYS, PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLLFREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE. The trained technicians on our customer hot line will provide immediate assistance, free of charge to you.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 HOW TO OPERATE THE STEPPER . . . . .
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack® MTN 740 stepper. Stepping is one of the most effective exercises for increasing cardiovascular fitness, building endurance, and toning the entire body. The NordicTrack® MTN 740 stepper blends advanced engineering with innovative styling to let you enjoy this exercise in the convenience and privacy of your home. Department toll-free at 1-888-825-2588, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays).
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people. Place all parts of the stepper 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 allen wrenches, assembly requires an adjustable wrench and a rubber mallet . As you assemble the stepper, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 18.
2. While another person lifts and holds the indicated end of the Frame (1), insert the Stabilizer (2) into the Frame. Attach the Stabilizer with four M10 x 25mm Button Screws (29) and four M10 Split Washers (30). 2 1 2 30 29 3. Slide one of the Pedal Brackets (13) onto the end of the Right Pedal Leg (10). Align the lower hole in the Pedal Bracket with the hole in the Lower Pedal Leg (12). Insert an M10 x 82mm Button Bolt (26) into the Pedal Bracket and the Lower Pedal Leg.
5. While another person holds the Left Handlebar (6) near the Upright (3), Connect the Handgrip Pulse Wire (70) to the Pulse Extension Wire (98). Insert the excess wiring into the Left Handlebar. 5 5 Hold two Handlebar Bushings (66) around the rectangular tube on the left side of the Upright (3). Slide the Left Handlebar (6) onto the Handlebar Bushings and the tube on the Upright; be careful not to damage the the Handgrip Pulse Wire (70) or the Pulse Extension Wire (98).
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 15), follow the steps below to install the receiver included with the chest pulse sensor. 1. Look under the Console (4) and locate the left water bottle holder. Insert the tip of a flat-bladed screwdriver between the side of the water bottle holder and the Console in the location shown by arrow A. Gently pry the indicated tab out of the small slot in the side of the water bottle holder.
HOW TO OPERATE THE STEPPER Left Display Matrix Training Zone Bar Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it before using the console. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE STEPPER The advanced console offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and effective. When the manual mode of the console is selected, the stepping speed can be changed with the touch of a button.
4 HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE 1 The matrix— When the manual mode or the iFIT.com mode is selected, the matrix will display a staircase. As you exercise, the indicators in the staircase will light, one at a time, until the entire staircase is lit. This cycle will then repeat. Begin stepping to activate the console. The stepper requires no batteries or external power source. Power is supplied to the stepper by a generator while you are stepping. To activate the console, begin stepping.
5 Measure your heart rate if desired. 6 Note: If you hold the handgrip pulse sensor and wear the optional chest pulse sensor at the same time, the console may not display your heart rate accurately. Turn on the fan if desired. To turn on the fan at low speed, press the Fan button. Pivot the fan to the desired angle. To turn on the fan at high speed, press the Fan button a second time. To turn off the fan, press the Fan button a third time.
stepping speed setting for the second segment will then be shown in the flashing Current Segment column and the stepping speed will automatically change. HOW TO USE PRESET WORKOUT PROGRAMS 1 Begin stepping to activate the console. Note: If all of the indicators in the Current Segment column are lit after the stepping speed settings have moved to the left, the settings will move downward so that only the highest indicators appear in the matrix. See step 1 on page 9.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT THE STEPPER TO YOUR CD PLAYER OR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 3.5mm LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C. To use iFIT.com CD’s, the stepper must be connected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player. See pages 12 and 13 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. Note: If your computer has a 3.5mm LINE OUT jack, see instruction A. If your computer has only a PHONES jack, see instruction B. A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console of the stepper. Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter.
HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD PROGRAMS The program will function in almost the same way as a workout program (see step 3 on page 11). However, an electronic “chirping” sound will alert you when the stepping speed is about to change. To use iFIT.com CD programs, the stepper must be connected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player. See HOW TO CONNECT THE STEPPER TO YOUR CD PLAYER OR COMPUTER on pages 12 and 13. For information about the availability of iFIT.
7 HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE When the on-screen countdown ends, the program will begin. The program will function in almost the same way as a workout program (see step 3 on page 11). However, an electronic “chirping” sound will alert you when the stepping speed is about to change. Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to play iFIT.com programs directly from the internet. To use programs from our Web site, the stepper must be connected to your home computer.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Inspect and tighten all parts of the stepper regularly. The stepper can be cleaned with a soft cloth and a small amount of mild, non-abrasive detergent. Keep liquids away from the console. 52 32 HOW TO ADJUST THE REED SWITCH 56 For the console to display correct feedback, the pedals must move at least five inches with each step. If the console displays incorrect feedback when the pedals are moved five inches or more, the Reed Switch (56) should be adjusted.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES Fat Burning WARNING: To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relatively low intensity level for a sustained period of time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy.
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HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, simply call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-825-2588, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays).
