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Original Series – Tank: How to replace the entire tank assembly

Replacement of your Original Series rower’s entire tank assembly is fairly straightforward and the process is identical for any Original Series rower. Follow the steps below.

Diagram of the forward riser assembly and tank assembly of an Original Series rower, showing the connection points and structure.

Step 1

Remove the Handle from the handle rests and place the handle in the full forward position

Illustration of the forward riser mechanism of a WaterRower, showing the connection points and movement directions.

Step 2

Stand the WaterRower upright and disconnect the bungee from the recoil belt as shown

Diagram of the WaterRower assembly showing components and connections, specifically focusing on the recoil belt and handle positioning.

Step 3

Lay the WaterRower down and slowly pull the handle so that the drive strap unwinds from the clutch housing. Do this gently as pulling too fast will cause the recoil belt to wind up too much.

Diagram showing the forward riser assembly and tank assembly of a WaterRower, with labeled components for assembly instructions.

Step 4

Remove the handle rest bolts and handle rests as shown.

Illustration showing the forward riser of a WaterRower tank assembly with instructions for positioning and securing components during replacement.

Step 5

Remove side bolts fixing the footboard to the side rails as shown.

Illustration of a WaterRower showing the replacement of the forward riser assembly, indicating its position relative to the tank assembly.

Step 6

Remove the footboard.

Diagram showing the replacement process of the forward riser for a WaterRower tank assembly, highlighting the positions of various components.

Step 7

Remove the side bolts fastening the forward riser bracket to the side rails.

Diagram showing assembly instructions for the Forward Riser replacement of an Original Series rower's tank assembly.

Step 8

Remove the tank assembly.

Diagram showing the components of the WaterRower tank assembly with an arrow indicating a specific part to be replaced.

Step 9

Replace the tank assembly.

Diagram showing the assembly of a WaterRower, highlighting the positioning of various components including the tank and recoil belt.

Step 10

Replace the side bolts fixing the footboard and forward riser to the side rails as shown.

Diagram showing the replacement of the forward riser on a WaterRower tank assembly, with an arrow indicating the component being removed.

Step 11

Replace the footboard as shown.

Diagram showing parts of a WaterRower with arrows indicating the forward riser and tank assembly for replacement.

Step 12

Replace the Handle Rests and Handle Rest Bolts as shown. Do not tighten the bolts yet.

Diagram illustrating the assembly components of a WaterRower, including the tank assembly, handle, and bolts.

Step 13

Replace the bolts fastening the footboard to the side rails as shown. When complete tighten all fasteners.
Note: Do not use power tools to tighten fasteners.

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