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Metallic Series – Tank: How to replace the recoil belt (clip-on style)

Replacing the clip-on style recoil belt on your Metallic Series rower is a simple task to perform.

The process below is applicable to all Metallic Series rower models equipped with a plastic clutch.

As a guide, watch the video below.

Illustration showing the handle assembly of a rowing machine with directional arrows indicating movement.

Step 1

Place handle into the most forward position near the large pulley in the Forward Riser.

Diagram showing the handle assembly replacement process for a rowing machine, illustrating the removal and assembly steps.

Step 2

Using the 5mm ratchet included with your rower, remove the handle rests and handle rest bolts. Set them aside.

Diagram of a rower, highlighting the handle assembly and pulley system.

Step 3

Rotate the footboard away from the tank assembly toward the rear of the rower.

Diagram of a WaterRower showing the handle assembly and its components.

Step 4

Remove the tank cover by sliding it simultaneously upward and toward the rear of the rower.

A close-up of hands adjusting a foot strap assembly on a rower's tank assembly.

Step 5

Unclip the bungee cord from the recoil strap.

Step 6

Remove the recoil belt from the machine. It may require some effort to remove the retaining ring from the recoil bush.

Diagram illustrating the process of replacing the recoil belt on an Original Series rower, showing the recoil mechanism and the orientation of the d-ring and recoil buckle.

Step 7

Connect the recoil belt to the recoil bush on the base of the clutch as shown. It may require some effort to seat the retaining ring onto the fingers of the recoil bush. Wrap the recoil belt around the recoil bush in a clockwise direction (as viewed from above) as shown. With the handle still in its full forward position, the recoil belt should wrap around the base of the clutch 1-2 times.

Diagram showing the recoil belt system for Original Series rower, detailing its connection points and orientation.

Step 8

Feed the recoil belt away from the base of the clutch towards the front of the machine. Pass the belt inside the recoil belt guide pulley (towards the center of the machine). Pass the recoil belt over the pair of guide pulleys in at the front of the rower. Pass the belt underneath the front of the rower.

A person hands is shown holding a strap near a metallic surface, likely adjusting a component of a rowing machine.

Step 9

Re-connect the bungee cord to the recoil belt.

Schematic illustration of a rower's tank assembly showing shims and assembly components.

Step 10

Reinstall the tank cover by sliding it simultaneously downward and toward the front of the rower. If your rower is equipped with black plastic shims to secure the front end of the top cover, ensure the cover is fully seated in them.

Illustration showing the forward riser handle being rotated on a rower's tank assembly.

Step 11

Rotate the footboard forward towards the tank and align the handle rest holes with the nuts embedded in the black angled brackets of the tank assembly.

Diagram illustrating the installation of a forward riser component on a rower's tank assembly, showing the orientation and placement of bolts and fittings.

Step 12

Using the 5mm ratchet, reinstall the handle rests and their bolts.

Do not overtighten these bolts as damage to the black angled brackets may occur.

Note: Do NOT use a drill or impact driver when when installing these bolts.

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