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SYMPTOM: The walking belt is not centered
between the foot rails.
a.
Fold the treadmill into the storage position (see
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on
page 25). Next, see assembly step 13 on page
13, and make sure that the Belt Guides (38) are
properly installed as described.
b.
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 hex
key to turn the left idler roller screw clockwise 1/2
of a turn;
if the walking belt has shifted to the
right,
turn the left idler roller screw counterclock-
wise 1/2 of a turn. Be careful not to overtighten the
walking belt.
Plug in the power cord, insert the key,
and start the walking belt at 1 mph. Walk on the
treadmill and observe the walking belt. Repeat until
the walking belt is centered.
Make sure to adjust
the walking belt in small increments and to
observe the walking belt for a minute after each
adjustment.
SYMPTOM: The walking belt slips when walked on
b.
First, remove the key and
UNPLUG THE POWER
CORD.
Using the hex key, turn both idler roller
screws clockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walk-
ing belt is correctly tightened, you should be able
to lift each edge of the walking belt 2 to 3 in. (5 to
7 cm) off the walking platform. Be careful to keep
the walking belt centered. Plug in the power cord,
insert the key, and start the walking belt at 1 mph.
Walk on the treadmill and observe the walking belt.
Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.
Make sure to adjust the walking belt in small
increments and to observe the walking belt for
a minute after each adjustment.
b
b
