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Walking Belt and Deck Lubrication
The Mobia™ fitness machine is equipped with a low maintenance deck and belt system. Belt friction can affect the function and life of the machine. For the best results lubricate
the Treadles periodically with a silicone lubricant, using the following instructions:
1. Unplug the machine fully from the wall outlet, and remove the power cord from the machine.
2. Apply a very thin layer of silicone lubricant on the Treadle deck below each belt. Carefully lift each belt and apply a few
drops of the lubricant the entire width of the belt.
NOTICE
: Always use a silicone-based lubricant. Do not use a degreaser like WD-40® as this could seriously impact performance.
3. Connect the power cord back into the machine and then into the wall outlet.
4. Stay to one side of your machine.
5. Switch on your machine and start the belts at the slowest speed. Let the belts operate for approximately 15 seconds.
6. Switch off your machine.
7. Take care to clean up any excess lubricant from the Treadles. We also recommend a periodic inspection of the Treadle surfaces below the belts. If the decks appear worn, contact
a Nautilus
®
Representative (refer to the Contacts page of this manual).
To decrease the possibility of slipping, be sure the Treadle area is free from grease or oil. Clean off any excess oil from the machine surfaces.
Use the following timetable as a guide to lubricate the decks:
• Light user (fewer than 3 hours / week): every 3 months • Moderate user (3-5 hours / week): every 2 months • Heavy user (more than 5 hours / week): every month
We recommend that you use the following:
• 8300 Silicone Spray, available at most Hardware and Auto Parts stores. • Lube-N-Walk® Treadmill Lubrication Kit, available from your local specialty fitness dealer or Nautilus,
Inc.
As you use your fitness machine, the Console will show “LUbE” at set times. This is only a reminder and should be added to your inspection schedule. Only apply lubricant as
necessary.
Walking Belt Adjustment
The walking belts need to be adjusted if they are out of center enough to cause a rubbing or
scraping sound. Adjustments can be made at the Front Roller of each Treadle (Item A).
Belt Alignment Check – Stand adjacent to the unit and set the speed to 1.5 MPH. The alignment
adjustment bolts are on the front end of each Roller. If the belt is tracking too far to the right,
use a properly sized Hex Key to turn the right adjustment bolt clockwise on that belt in full turn
increments. If the belt tracks too far to the left, do the same thing
on the left adjustment bolt.
Note:
Do not turn the bolts counterclockwise when you adjust the belt alignment.
Belt Tension Check – Check the belt tension only when the machine is unplugged. From the belt’s
midpoint, a correctly tensioned belt should only have an inch of give. To check, pull the belt up-
ward at it’s midpoint and measure the distance to the deck. If the distance is more than an inch,
the belt is loose. To tighten, turn both bolts clockwise one-half a turn and check tension again.
Repeat this step if necessary.
Note:
Bolts are turned counterclockwise equally to decrease belt tension.
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