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4. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT SLOWS WHEN WALKED ON

a. Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or less in length. 

b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill performance may

decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged.
Remove the key and 

UNPLUG THE POWER CORD

. Using the

allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclock-
wise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is properly tightened,
you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 2 to 3
inches off the walking platform. The center of the walking belt
should just touch the walking platform. Be careful to keep the
walking belt centered. 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, please call our toll-free HELPLINE.

5. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT IS OFF-CENTER WHEN WALKED ON

a. 

If the walking belt has shifted to the left

, first remove the key

and 

UNPLUG THE POWER CORD

. Using the allen wrench,

turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise, and the right
bolt counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to over-
tighten the walking belt. 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 has shifted to the right

, first remove the

key and 

UNPLUG THE POWER CORD

. Using the allen wrench,

turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt counterclockwise, and the
right bolt clockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to over-
tighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the key
and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking
belt is centered.

c. 

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 adjustment bolts clockwise, 1/4 of a turn.
When the walking belt is correctly tightened, you should be able
to lift each side of the walking belt 2 to 3 inches off the walking
platform. Be careful to keep the walking belt centered. Plug in
the power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a few
minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.

6. SYMPTOM: THE INCLINE SYSTEM STICKS

a. Raise the treadmill to the storage position. See HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE on page

10. Pivot the incline leg several times to break in the incline system.

b

c

a

Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts

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Summary of Contents for J4 831.297060

Page 1: ...fore using this equipment Save this manual for future reference Serial Number Decal Model No 831 297060 Serial No The serial number is found in the location shown below Write the serial number in the...

Page 2: ...ll times 7 The treadmill should be used only by persons weighing 250 pounds or less 8 Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time 9 Wear appropriate exercise clothing when using the tr...

Page 3: ...he storage latch is fully closed 20 Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill every three months 21 Never insert any object into any opening 22 Always unplug the power cord before per forming the...

Page 4: ...nday through Saturday 7 a m until 7 p m Central Time excluding holidays To help us assist you please note the product model number and serial num ber before calling The model number of the treadmill i...

Page 5: ...lp of a second person carefully raise the treadmill to the upright position so that both Extension Legs 34 are resting flat on the floor 2 Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands and lower the tread...

Page 6: ...of the Upright 11 see draw ing 3 Then rotate the lower end of the Handrail back to the position shown by the dotted line Repeat if neces sary until the holes are aligned Make sure that the lower end o...

Page 7: ...uctor and a grounding plug Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local cod...

Page 8: ...s not in cluded Alkaline batteries are recommended Open the battery cover as shown below Insert three batter ies into the battery compartment making sure that the negative ends of the batteries are to...

Page 9: ...n page 14 Every seven seconds the display will change from one number to the other Arrows in the display will indicate which number is currently shown To reset the displays at any time press the ON RE...

Page 10: ...ct the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the treadmill Keep the treadmill out of direct sunlight Do not leave the treadmill in the stor age position in temperatures above 85 Fahrenheit HOW...

Page 11: ...ur left thumb press the storage latch and hold it Pivot the treadmill until the frame and foot rail are past the storage latch 2 Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands and lower the treadmill to th...

Page 12: ...aker has tripped To reset the circuit breaker wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in 2 SYMPTOM THE POWER TURNS OFF DURING USE a Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill fram...

Page 13: ...terclockwise 1 4 of a turn each Be careful not to over tighten the walking belt Plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is centered...

Page 14: ...cise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys tem your exercise must be aerobic Aerobic exercise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time This incre...

Page 15: ...s as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times Stretches Hamstrings back of knees and back 2 Hamstring Stretch Sit with one leg extended Bring the sole of the opposite foot toward y...

Page 16: ...Switch 45 1 Magnet 46 1 Console Base 47 1 Frame Pivot Spacer Left Key No Qty Description 48 4 Platform Screw 49 4 Isolator 50 1 Front Roller Pulley 51 1 Front Roller Adj Bolt 52 2 Incline Wheel 53 4...

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Page 18: ...ual Model No 831 297060 QUESTIONS If you find that you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM J4 treadmill a part is missing or you need to schedule repair service call our toll free HELPLINE 1...

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