Spirit XT485ENT, Owner'S Manual

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Belt/Deck Lubrication Procedure
These First, you want to clean between the belt and deck to remove any debris that may be trapped. Use a clean, non-
fraying rag, t-shirt, or light towel. Halfway between the end of the treadmill and motor cover, shove the garment under
the belt until you can grasp it on both sides. Drag the garment the length of the entire belt 1-2 times. Remove the
garment.
Do not lubricate with anything other than Spirit Fitness approved lubricant. Your treadmill comes with one tube of
“Lube” and extra tubes can be ordered directly from Spirit Fitness or your authorized Spirit Fitness dealer. You may also
use a Lube-n-walk kit that can be purchased through both aforementioned sellers.
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 & deck come pre-lubricated and subsequent lubrication should be performed every 90 hours of use or if you
notice that the deck is dry. It is recommended that you reach between the belt and deck to verify there is lubrication
present, every other month. If you check and there isn’t any lubrication present, follow the procedure below even
though the “Lube” indicator isn’t lit on the console. Otherwise, lubricate when the console’s lubrication reminder lights
after 90 hours of use. Use the following procedure to apply the silicone lubricant:
1. Turn the power switch off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet
2. Measure 18” from the edge of the motor cover; kneel down and reach under the belt approximately 4- 6” from one
edge. Squirt a line of lubricant about 1/8” wide x 15” long in an “S” pattern perpendicular to the motor cover.
3. Repeat the process on the opposite side.
4. Plug the electrical cord back into the outlet and turn the power switch on.
5. Walk on the belt at a moderate speed for five minutes to evenly distribute the silicone lube.
6. Note: If the “Lube” message appears on the console, click the “Ignore” key to reset the message: