10
Maintenance and Tips
Belt Tensioning
If the belt begins to slip and needs to be tensioned, tension bolts are accessible from the back of the
treadmill. Before tensioning the belt, start the treadmill and set the speed to 3 mph (5 kph).
Belt Alignment
A.
Press Start, then increase the treadmill speed to 3 mph (5 kph).
B. Stand behind the treadmill to see which way the belt is drifting.
C.
If the belt drifts to the left, turn the left adjustment bolt 1/4
turn clockwise and the right adjustment bolt 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise. (See Fig. 1)
D.
If the belt drifts to the right, turn the left adjustment bolt 1/4
turn counter-clockwise and the right adjustment bolt 1/4 turn
clockwise. (See Fig. 2)
E. Observe the alignment for two minutes.
F.
Repeat steps A-D as needed.
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your treadmill belt.
A.
Using a 6 mm Allen wrench,
included in your hardware bag,
turn the right and left tension bolts
1/2 turn clockwise.
B. Test to see if the slipping is
eliminated. If the belt slips repeat
step A and test again.
Turn both
clockwise to
tighten belt
Turn both
counter-clockwise
to loosen belt
Fig. 2
To move belt
to the left
To move belt
to the right
Fig. 1
CAUTION:
DO NOT tighten more
than 2 full turns on each side.
Over tensioning the belt can
cause unnecessary friction and
wear and tear on the belt, motor
and electronics.
Adjusting one side more than the other
will cause the belt to drift to the side
of the treadmill and will require belt
alignment. Check to be sure the running
belt is still aligned. If belt alignment is
off refer to Belt Alignment section.
Note:
