Prentive Maintenance - Treadmills
Doc: 635-4075 Rev: A
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Ref Nr: 9 (Applies to All Treadmill Models)
TENSION – RUNNING BELT
Recommended:
Monthly
Mandatory:
Bi-Annually (Every 6 months)
Average Time:
2 minutes for inspection
10 minutes, if belt has to be tensioned
TOOLS
•
#2 Phillips screwdriver (to remove shroud)
•
Add’l tools may be required for retensioning (see individual procedures)
PREPARATION
•
Start treadmill in “Quick Start” - Set to 0.5 MPH (1.0 km/h)
Check Running Belt Tension
Person checking should weigh at least 160 lbs (70 kg).
While walking on the running belt, attempt to stop the running belt by stepping hard with one foot into
the oncoming belt, just in front of the lower shroud. The running belt should not slip. If the running
belt slips, take off shroud and check for:
Running Belt slipping on the Head Roller
or
Drive Belt slipping on the Head Roller Pulley
.
If Running Belt is slipping, tighten Belt per Procedure: “How to Tighten a Running Belt”
If Drive Belt is slipping, tighten Belt per Procedure: “How to Tighten a Drive Belt”.
