Precor 9.55, Manual

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9.55 Treadmill
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Section Three
- Checking Treadmill Operation
This section provides you with a quick method of checking treadmill operation. Check treadmill
operation at the end of a maintenance procedure and when it is necessary to ensure that the
treadmill is operating properly.
Procedure
4. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, then turn on the treadmill with the circuit breaker.
5. Place the treadmill in Manual Mode. Adjust the speed of the running belt to 2–3 m.p.h.
Operate the treadmill for at least 5 minutes.
a. Concentrate on the feel of the running belt and the sound of the drive motor and rollers.
Be on the alert for unusual noises, smells, or vibrations.
b. Log the power bits under loaded and unloaded conditions.
c. Observe the LED’s on the electronic console. Make sure that each LED lights as the in-
formation corresponding to that LED is displayed on the electronic console.
3. If during step 1c, squeaking noises associated with the running deck were heard, check the
lubrication of the running deck studs. If necessary, apply silicon grease to all of the running
deck studs.
3. Press the
STOP
key. When the treadmill comes to a stop, view the electronic console as the
treadmill scans time, speed, distance and percent of lift.
4. Press the
INCLINE
▲
key while viewing the electronic console. Confirm that the running
bed inclines and the incline display increments to 12% as the
INCLINE
▲
key is pressed.
5. Press the
INCLINE
▼
key while viewing the electronic console. Confirm that the running bed
returns to a level position and the incline display decrements to 0% as the
INCLINE
▼
key is
pressed.
6. Turn off the treadmill with the circuit breaker, then unplug the treadmill from the wall outlet.