6
BELT ADJUSTMENT
Belt adjustment and tension performs two functions: adjustment for tension and centering. The running belt
has been adjusted properly at the factory. However transportation, uneven flooring or other unpredicted
reasons could cause the belt to shift off center resulting in the belt rubbing with the plastic side rail or end
caps and possibly causing damage. To adjust the belt back to it’s proper position please follow the
directions below:
•
Walking belt has shifted to the left
:
First unplug the power cord from the surge protector. Using
the hex key provided, turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt 1/4 turn in the clockwise direction. Plug
the power cord back into the surge protector and run the treadmill at 4 km/h (2.5 mph). You should
see the belt start to correct itself, moving back towards the center. Repeat the above procedure until
the walking belt is centered. It may be necessary to set walking belt tension once you have
completed this procedure if the belt feels like it is slipping while walking. Refer below to the "Walking
belt slipping" instructions.
•
Walking belt has shifted to the right
:
First unplug the power cord from the surge protector. Using
the hex key provided, turn the right rear roller adjustment bolt 1/4 turn in the clockwise direction.
Plug the power cord back into the surge protector and run the treadmill at 4 km/h (2.5 mph). You
should see the belt start to correct itself, moving back towards the center. Repeat the above
procedure until the walking belt is centered. It may be necessary to set walking belt tension once
you have completed this procedure if the belt feels like it is slipping while walking. Refer below to
the "Walking belt slipping" instructions.
•
Walking belt is slipping
:
First unplug the power cord from the surge protector. Using the hex key
provided, turn both the left and right rear roller adjustment bolts the same distance, usually a 1/4 turn
in the clockwise direction. Plug the power cord back into the surge protector and run the treadmill at
4 km/h (2.5 mph). You should now walk on the belt to determine if the belt is still slipping. Repeat
the above procedure until the walking belt is not slipping. The tension should be just tight enough
not to slip.
WARNING! Do not over tighten rollers! This will cause premature roller bearing failure!
Right and left tension bolts are located at the rear of the treadmill.
