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Original Series – Footboard: How to install replace the foot strap (push-button design)

If you need to replace your Original rower’s Foot Strap — and the Foot Pads are adjusted via push-button —follow the steps below:

Diagram of a footboard showing components for installation, including bolts and foot straps.

Step 1

Feed the recoil belt through the recoil belt buckle as shown.

Diagram showing parts of a rower's footboard with foot strap attachment points and arrows indicating assembly instructions.

Step 2

Feed the loose end of the recoil belt through the d-ring and feed it back on itself through the recoil buckle as shown. Once complete, you may wish to return the loose end of the recoil belt back through the recoil belt buckle for neatness.

Diagram illustrating the components of a rower's footboard, including the foot strap and attachment points.

Step 3

Replace the Foot Strap and the Foot Strap bolts.

Illustration showing the assembly of a footboard with attachment points and mounting hardware for a rowing machine.

Step 4

Replace the Lock Button and the Lock Button bolts.

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