Schwinn 734s Strength System: Instructions, Selling

January 13, 2011 5:41 PM

Where can I find an official manual for a Schwinn 734s Strength System? Googling brings up some crapware sites, the Schwinn site has nothing about it, it was bought many years ago and I can't seem to find it a manual.

We want to take it apart and move it and it's kind of a monster. I found this online but the site seems pretty dodgy to me and the price seems high. Experiences finding replacement manuals or taking apart giant scary athletic equipment welcome. Experiences selling equipment like this also welcome, if I put this on craigslist, would a buyer want it taken apart first or would they want to see it up and working first?

Thanks!

posted by artlung to Health & Fitness (4 answers total)

You probably already have these exploded diagrams for the chest press and weight stack.

There's a pdf on this page for the Schwinn 701s manual that shows how to assemble that machine. It's a pretty different gym, but maybe it's a start? The guy who posted it says he e-mailed Schwinn, and it was obviously faxed to him and then he scanned it in.
posted by gingerest at 7:42 PM on January 13, 2011

This person has the system for sale, including the manual (see description). Maybe you could email him/her and see if they would be willing to scan it and send it to you.
posted by amyms at 10:36 PM on January 13, 2011

Response by poster: Thanks for checking gingerest, I've gone ahead and emailed Schwinn as well but have not heard back yet. Amyms, I've emailed that seller as well, thanks. So, we'll see. It's interesting that that seller says it's easy to take apart and put together, because it looks like brain surgery to me.
posted by artlung at 6:43 AM on January 14, 2011

Best answer: Here's the reply from Schwinn:

Thank you for contacting Nautilus. We received your e-mail request for the Schwinn 734s manual. The Schwinn 734s is an unsupported product that we no longer carry parts, or documentation for. However, one of the dealers below may be able to assist you with locating the parts needed for your machine.

Fitness Plus (Fitness Repair Parts): 636-634-2202, www.fitnessrepairparts.com

Sportsmith: 1-800-713-2880, www.sportsmith.net

If you have any other questions or concerns, please reply to this email, or call Customer Care at 1-800-605-3369. We are open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.

We have several items that can help you on your workout journey. Please take a look at www.bowflexcatalog.com for more information.

posted by artlung at 5:38 PM on January 19, 2011