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TREAD-BELT TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
The treadmill is designed so that the tread-belt remains reasonably centered while in use. It is
normal for some belts to drift near one side while in use, depending on a user’s gait and if they
favor one leg. But if during use the belt continues to move toward one side, adjustments
arenecessary.
ATTENTION:
DAMAGE TO THE RUNNING BELT RESULTING FROM IMPROPER TRACKING / TENSION
ADJUSTMENTS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY.
BELT/DECK LUBRICATION
Keeping the deck lubricated at the recommended intervals ensures the longest life possible for
your treadmill. If the lubricant dries out, the friction between the belt and deck rises and places
undue stress on the drive motor, drive belt and electronic motor control board, which could result
in catastrophic failure of these expensive components. Failure to lubricate the deck at regular
intervals may void the warranty. The belt and deck come pre-lubricated and subsequent lubrication
should be performed every 180 hours of use.
The belt & deck come pre-lubricated. The console has a built in lubrication reminder indicator that
lights every 180 hours of use. To lubricate the deck with the tube of lubricant supplied it will be
necessary to loosen the walking belt. Using the 6 mm Allen wrench supplied, loosen the two rear
roller adjustment bolts -- located in the rear end caps – enough to get your hand under the belt
(5 –10 turns). Make sure to loosen both bolts the same amount of turns and also remember how
many turns, because when finished you will need to tighten the bolts back to the point they were
before.
Once the belt is loose, wipe the deck with a clean lint free cloth to remove any dirt. Apply the
whole tube of lubricant onto the deck surface about 18 inches from the motor cover. Squeeze out
the contents of the tube across the deck (parallel to the motor cover) in about a one-foot line, like
toothpaste on a toothbrush. The one-foot line should be in the middle of the deck at approximately
equal distance from both side edges of the belt. You want the lubricant to be applied about the
spot that your feet would hit the belt as you are walking. This should be about 18 inches from the
motor cover, but you may want to walk on the treadmill before loosening the belt to note where
your feet land on the belt. If you mostly use the treadmill for running, the spot where your feet land
may be different from walking.
Once the lubricant is applied, tighten the rear roller bolts the same amount of turns as when you
loosened them. Run the treadmill at about 3 mph without walking on it for about a minute or two to
SETTING TREAD-BELT TRACKING
A 6 mm Allen wrench (132)is provided for this
adjustment. Make tracking adjustments on the
left side bolt. Set belt speed at 3 mph. 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,then turn
the bolt only a 1/4 turn to the right (clockwise)
and wait a few minutes for the belt to adjust itself.
Continue to make 1/4 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. 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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