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PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on
SOLUTION: a. If an extension cord is needed, use only a 3-conductor, 14-gauge (1mm
2
) cord that is no longer
than 5 feet (1.5 meters).
b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor-
mance may decrease and the walking belt may be
permanently damaged. Remove the key and UN-
PLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench,
turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclock-
wise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is properly
tightened, you should be able to lift each side of the
walking belt 5 to 7 cm off the walking platform. Be
careful to keep the walking belt centred. Plug in the
power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a
few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly
tightened.
c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, please call our Customer Service Department.
PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-centre
SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, first re-
move the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.
Using the allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjust-
ment bolt clockwise, and the right bolt counterclock-
wise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten
the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the
key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat
until the walking belt is centred.
b. If the walking belt has shifted to the right, first re-
move the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.
Using the allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjust-
ment bolt counterclockwise, and the right bolt clock-
wise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten
the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the
key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat
until the walking belt is centred.
PROBLEM: The walking belt slips when walked on
SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt slips when walked on, first remove
the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using
the allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment
bolts clockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt
is correctly tightened, you should be able to lift each
side of the walking belt 5 to 7 cm off the walking plat-
form. Be careful to keep the walking belt centred.
Plug in the power cord, insert the key and carefully
walk on the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until
the walking belt is properly tightened.
Thank you for selecting the PROFORM
®
585EX tread-
mill. The 585EX treadmill combines advanced technol-
ogy with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent
form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and
privacy of your home. And when you’re not exercising,
the unique 585EX can be folded up, requiring less than
half the floor space of other treadmills.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill. If you have additional questions,
please call our Customer Service Department at 0345-
089009. To help us assist you, please note the product
model number and serial number before calling. The
model number of the treadmill is PETL58590. The ser-
ial number can be found on a decal attached to the
treadmill (see the front cover of this manual for the lo-
cation).
Before reading further, please look at the drawing
below and familiarise yourself with the parts that are
labelled.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Handrail
Handrail
Console
Storage Latch
Book Holder
Key/Clip
Circuit
Breaker
Walking Belt
Front
Wheel
Foot Rails
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts
Water Bottle
Holder (Bottle
not included)
Accessory Tray
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts
5–7 cm
b
b
a
a
On/Off Switch
