Make sure you read and understand this owner’s manual. Now you are ready to begin.SET YOUR STRIDEPrior to your workout, check to see what stride setting the elliptical is currently set at. The current stride setting is the number(17, 19, 21 or 23) that is located directly behind the positional loop.To change it, loosen the knob and t-handle. Loosen the knob until it releases allowing you to pull it back. While pulling back onthe knob, slide the stride adjustment to the desired setting. Once set, tighten the knob and t-handle.Start by standing on the rear step and stepping onto each foot pedal.Press the button. The displays will power up and the effort level will default to Level 1.MANUAL MODEUpon startup the elliptical enters Manual Mode. In this mode, you control all of the elliptical functions. Any changes in effortlevel will be a direct result of you touching the control panel.ENTER YOUR WEIGHTPress and use the numeric keypad or the center “+/-” keys to dial in your weight.Entering your weight is crucial for Calorie and “running” speed calculations.ENTER YOUR AGEPress and use the numeric keypad or the center “+/-” keys to dial in your age.Entering your age will generate an age based weight loss target pulse (see Heart Rate Monitoring).The Big 3 Stat Screen can be customized to your liking. Hold ENTER for 3 seconds to access the edit screen. Use the center“+/-” keys to toggle through all the statistical options and press ENTER to confirm your selection.Note: Only Clients’ will have their custom Big 3 Stat Screen layouts stored permanently. Guest Mode resets to Time, Distance,Pace every time you turn on the elliptical.6Getting Started