Horizon Fitness Elite T5, Service Manual

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CHAPTER 4 Basic Machine Maintain
4.7 LUBRICATING THE RUNNING BELT
EVERY 3 MONTHS OR 300 MILES
It is necessary to lubricate your treadmill running deck eve-
ry three months or 300 miles to maintain optimal perfor-
mance. Once the treadmill records 300 miles it will display
the message “LUBE” or “LUBE BELT.” The treadmill will
not operate while the message is showing. Your treadmill
came with a bottle of 100% silicone lubricant, which can be
used for two applications.
Go to this website to purchase additional Silicone Lubricant: www.johnsonfit.com/lubricant
Tools Needed:
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Blue-handled T-wrench or Allen wrench
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100% silicone oil tube with Teflon-based spray found at your local hardware or bike store.
PROCEDURE:
1. Turn off the treadmill with the on/off switch and unplug the power cord at the wall outlet.
2. Using the T-wrench or Allen wrench, loosen the rear roller bolts 10-15 counter-clockwise turns. This
should give the belt enough slack for you to lift it.
3. Lift the belt as far as you can and squirt the silicone oil in a zigzag pattern across the entire running
deck surface. Use 1/2 bottle of silicone lubricant. Do not apply the silicone oil on top of the running belt.
Lay the running belt down and then tighten both rear roller bolts clockwise the same number of turns
loosened.
4. After you have applied lubricant, plug in the power cord, and insert the safety key. Reset the Lube Belt
message by first pressing and holding the SPEED UP button, then STOP button and hold BOTH buttons
for 5-7 seconds.
5. Stay off of the machine and press START. Allow the belt to run at 3 mph for 3 minutes to begin
spreading the silicone. Then walk on the machine at a comfortable speed for 3 minutes to complete
spreading the silicone and to check the running belt for proper tension and alignment
.
6. Once the belt is centered and tensioned, stop the belt. Wipe any excess oil from the sides with a damp
cloth.
Press any key to suspend the lubrication warning message until after your next workout. Note: Some old-
er
models may require you to hold stop for 5 seconds to suspend message for 5 miles of use.
If your treadmill has air shocks under the deck for lift assistance, lubricate the silver air shock
tube with Teflon-based spray found at your local hardware or bike store.