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Vitality Series Selectorized Line Owner's Manual: Maintenance 38
Inspect Cables, Connections, and Tension
Each week, give the cables and connections a thorough inspection and check
cable tensions. The following lists the specific things you need to inspect:
Check the cable termination at the weight stack. For most equipment, the
exposed shank can be no more than 1¼ inches (32mm); this distance
allows for a minimum of 10 turns of the bolt into the selector stem (refer
to Inspect Cables and End Connections, earlier). Check and adjust the
distance accordingly. Also make sure that the locking jam nut is tight against
the selector stem.
Check the cable, especially near all pulley wheels and cams.
Check the cable as it terminates at the cam, which is stationary on most
equipment. Inspect the bolt passing through the cam end fitting to be sure
the two jam nuts are tightened against each other. Also, check the entire
cable routing to verify that there is no interference with any structure.
Inspect the ball end of the cable where the cable connection rests in the
clevis housing.
Make sure that each cable is properly adjusted and tightened at the top of
the weight stack.
Check cable pulleys, end connections, and end fittings. Make sure all
connections are tight, adjusting cable tension as necessary.
Inspect Cable Handle Attachments
Check the cable-to-handle attachment area very closely. (Refer to the
following figure.) Look for frayed cable ends, broken thimbles, bent cables,
worn spring clips, worn handles, and any other unusual wear.
Figure 7: Check connections to handles carefully
Also, check the spring clip gate and make sure it closes properly and engages
securely. (Refer to the following figure.) Check the spring clip, links, and cable;
replace any spring clip link that does not function properly or shows wear.
Figure 8: Check spring clip gate for proper closure
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