Install weight plates

  1. Lean guide rods slightly outward, away from machine, DO NOT put excessive pressure on guide rods, it will damage lower guide rod caps.
  2. Wipe the entire length of the guide rods with a clean cloth.
  3. Lubricate the guide rods with a light coating of medium weight oil.
  4. Install each weight plate, one at a time, so wide edge of bushing faces upward (1) and narrow edge of bushing (2) faces downward.

    Correct: Wide bushing edge upward

    Incorrect: Narrow bushing edge downward.

  5. Install lifting post.
  6. Install compression spring and top guide rod cap onto guide rod. Slide spring loaded top guide rod cap down guide rod until cap is clear of guide rod plate and install. Repeat for opposite side.
Parent topic: If machine CANNOT be moved without adding or removing weight stack