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Section Three - Checking Treadmill Operation
This section provides you with a quick method of checking treadmill operation. Check treadmill
operation at the end of a maintenance procedure and when it is necessary to ensure that the
treadmill is operating properly.
Procedure
1.
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, then turn on the treadmill with the circuit breaker.
2.
Adjust the speed of the running belt to 2–3 mph.
3.
Operate the treadmill for at least 5 minutes.
a.
Check the running belt alignment. If necessary, adjust the running belt tracking per
Procedure 4.3.
b.
Concentrate on the feel of the running belt and the sound of the drive motor and rollers.
Be alert for running belt or drive belt slippage, unusual noises, smells, or vibrations.
c.
Measure and log the AC input current under loaded and unloaded conditions.
4.
Press the
INCLINE
▲
key while viewing the electronic console. Confirm that the running
bed inclines and the incline display increments to 10 percent as the
INCLINE
▲
key is
pressed.
5.
Press the
INCLINE
▼
key while viewing the electronic console. Confirm that the running bed
returns to a level position and the incline display decrements to zero percent as the
INCLINE
▼
key is pressed.
6.
Check for targa looseness. The targa should not move back and forth with your body
weight. The targa should not creak or rattle as the treadmill is used.
7.
Inspect the running deck trim strips for looseness. The running deck trim strips must be
securely snapped into place.
Turn off the treadmill with the circuit breaker, then unplug the treadmill from the wall outlet.
