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4)
Walk around to the rear of the unit and observe the belt for a few minutes. The belt should
remain centered along the running bed. If the belt drifts off center, you must make adjustments.
Refer to “Belt tension adjustment” below.
5)
To stop the running belt, press STOP.
6)
Turn the treadmill off.
Belt tension adjustment:
Adjustment must be made from the rear roller with the 6 mm Allen wrench provided in the parts
package. The adjustment bolts are located at the end of the step rails as shown in the diagram below.
For your safety, use the power switch to turn off the treadmill before making any adjustments. Do
not adjust the running belt when someone is standing on the unit.
1)
Set the belt speed at 3 mph (or 5.0kph). Locate the right belt adjustment bolt in the both Right
and Left rear end cap of the treadmill, and you can make the adjustment from either right or left
rear end cap. To determine left and right, stand at the rear of the treadmill and face the display.
2)
Be aware that a small adjustment can make a dramatic difference which may not be apparent
right away. If the belt is too close to the left side, turn the bolt only a
¼
turn to the right
(clockwise) and wait a few minutes for the belt to adjust itself.
3)
Continue to make
¼
turns until the belt stabilizes in the center of the running deck. If the belt is
too close to the right side, turn the bolt counter-clockwise.
4)
Recheck the alignment of the running belt. When an adjustment is made to the belt tension,
you must be sure to turn the bolts on both sides evenly or the belt could start tracking to one
side instead of running in the middle of the deck.
To move belt to RIGHT
To move belt to LEFT
Important:
Do not turn the adjusting bolt more than
¼
turn at a time. Over tightening the bolt
will cause belt damage and premature bearing failure. If you tighten the belt a lot and it still
slips, the problem could actually be the drive belt - located under the motor cover - that connects
the motor to the front roller. If that belt is loose it feels similar to the walking belt being loose.
Tightening the motor belt should be done by a trained service person.
Note:
The belt may require periodic tracking adjustment depending on use and walking/running
characteristics. Some users may affect tracking differently. Expect to make adjustments as
required to center the tread-belt. Adjustments will become less of a maintenance concern as the
belt is used. Proper belt tracking is an owner responsibility common with all treadmills.
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