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PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on
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OLUTION: a
.
I
f the walking belt is off-center,
f
irst remove the
key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. If the
w
alking belt has shifted to the left,
u
se the hex
key to turn the left rear roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a
turn;
if the walking belt has shifted to the right,
turn the bolt counterclockwise 1/2 of a turn. Be
careful not to overtighten the walking belt. Then,
plug in the power cord, insert the key, and run the
treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walk-
ing belt is centered.
b.
If the walking belt slips when walked on, first re-
move the key and
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.
Using the hex key, turn both rear roller bolts clock-
wise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is cor-
rectly tightened, you should be able to lift each side
of the walking belt 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 cm) off the
walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking
belt centered. Then, plug in the power cord, insert
the key, and carefully walk on the treadmill for a
few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is prop-
erly tightened.
a
b