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Drive Belt Troubleshooting
The drive belt tension may require tightening if a slipping problem occurs on the drive
pulley.
Symptom:
Running belt slips when running or walking.
1. Loosen the four motor mount kep nuts and washer using a 5/16 “ wrench.
2. Adjust the drive belt tension by turning the motor mount adjustment
(socket head cap) screw. See diagram below. Tension should be no more
than 90 lbs.
• If too tight, turn the belt tension screw counter-clockwise.
• If too loose, turn the belt tension screw clockwise.
3. Simultaneously tighten the belt tension lock nut while holding the belt
tension screw with a 5/16” wrench.
4. Simultaneously tighten the right, rear, motor mount nut, then tighten the
remaining bolts.
5. Verify if the belt is tensioned properly.
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