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PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on
SOLUTION:
a. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 9.
b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor-
mance may decrease and the walking belt may be-
come damaged. Remove the key and
UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD
. Using the allen wrench, turn both
rear roller bolts counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When
the walking belt is properly tightened, you should be
able to lift each edge of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches
off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walk-
ing belt centered. Then, plug in the power cord, insert
the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes.
Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.
c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, see the front cover of this manual.
PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on
SOLUTION:
a. If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the key and
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD
.
If the walking belt has
shifted to the left,
use the allen wrench to turn the left
rear roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a turn;
if the walking belt
has shifted to the right,
turn the bolt counterclockwise
1/2 of a turn. Be careful not to overtighten the walking
belt. Then, plug in the power cord, insert the key and run
the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking
belt is centered.
b. If the walking belt slips when walked on, first remove the
key and
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD
. Using the allen
wrench, turn both rear roller bolts clockwise, 1/4 of a turn.
When the walking belt is correctly tightened, you should
be able to lift each edge of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches
off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking
belt centered. Then, plug in the power cord, insert the key
and carefully walk on the treadmill for a few minutes.
Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.
PROBLEM: The incline of the treadmill does not change correctly or does not change when iFIT.com
CDs and videos are played
SOLUTION:
a. With the key in the console, press one of the Incline buttons.
While the incline is changing, re-
move the key.
After a few seconds, re-insert the key. The treadmill will automatically rise to the
maximum incline level and then return to the minimum level. This will recalibrate the incline sys-
tem.
Rear Roller Bolts
3”–4”
b
a
b
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