Completing the Assembly
11
Leveling the Treadmill
Important:
Before using the treadmill, make sure it is completely level and that it sits
evenly on the floor.
To ensure that the treadmill is completely level, you should check it in two
directions:
from side to side (across the belt)
from front to back (along the belt)
The treadmill should be leveled to
center
or
zero
, depending on the type of level
you use. If adjustments are needed, adjust one rear foot at a time.
To check the level of the treadmill:
1.
Place the level across the treadmill belt as shown in the following figure. Make
sure the level reads at center or zero, depending on the type of level you use.
Figure 15: Level position across belt
2.
Place the level along the belt front to back as shown in the following figure.
Make sure the level reads at center or zero, depending on the type of level you
use.
Figure 16: Level position along belt
To level the treadmill:
1.
Ask your assistant to lift the rear portion of the treadmill.
Important:
Use proper lifting techniques when lifting the treadmill.
2.
Loosen the upper lock nut with a 17 mm open-end wrench and rotate
the rear foot to raise or lower the treadmill.
Figure 17: Lock nut location and foot adjustment
3.
Fully tighten the lock nut and lower the treadmill to the floor.
Figure 18: Proper positioning
Note:
The distance between the lock nut and foot should be no more
than
³₄
inch (2 cm).
4.
Repeat this procedure to adjust the other rear foot if needed.
