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4.3.5. Drive Motor Belt Tensioning
Note: IF YOU DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE PERFORMING THIS
PROCEDURE, CONTACT A QUALIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN FOR ASSISTANCE.
Drive belt tension is preset at the factory. If the drive belt begins
slipping, adjust drive belt tension as follows.
1. Ensure treadmill is turned off, then unplug the power cord
from the electrical power outlet and from the treadmill
(Figure 4-7).
Figure 4-3. Power Cord Unplugged
2. Remove 4 Philips screws securing the motor cover. Two
screws are located at the front and there is one screw on
each side of the cover (Figures 4-5, 4-6).
WARNING
Moving parts can cause serious injury. Always
unplug treadmill before placing hands inside
motor housing.
CAUTION
CAUTION
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE TENSION BOLT.
Over-tightening the drive motor belt can damage
the drive motor and front roller.
