Reducing Friction on older Nautilus Machines
These are the areas that can be addressed to reduce the amount of friction on a chain driven Nautilus machine. Please call me for replacement parts and additional advise. It's free.
- Weight Stacks
- Remove and clean each plate (I like to use 70% Isopropyl alcohol)
- Replace top weight bushings
- Install bottom weight bushing (Call me for details)
- Guide Rods
- Make sure that they are straight
- Clean with rubbing alcohol or degreaser
- Lubricate with TFL-50 after everything is re-assembled
- Chain
- Inspect and either clean and re-lubricate or replace
- Sprockets
- Remove and clean the bushing or bearing
- Inspect all of the teeth. Replace if worn
- Shoulder Bolts
- Remove, clean, and lubricate (multi purpose grease, but not too much)
