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PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on
SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the
k
ey and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. If the
walking belt has shifted to the left, use the hex
k
ey to turn the left idler roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a
turn and the right idler roller bolt counterclockwise
1/2 of a turn; if the walking belt has shifted to
the right, turn the left idler roller bolt counterclock-
wise 1/2 of a turn and the right idler roller bolt clock-
wise 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 walking 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 idler roller bolts clock-
wise, 1/2 of a turn. When the walking belt is cor-
rectly tightened, you should be able to lift each
edge of the walking belt 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 cm) off
the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walk-
ing belt centered. Then, plug in the power cord, in-
sert the key, and carefully walk on the treadmill for
a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is
properly tightened.
LUBRICATING THE WALKING BELT
Periodically lubricate the walking belt with a silicone-based lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never use petroleum-based
lubricants, which will damage the walking platform and the walking belt.
To lubricate the walking belt, first remove the key from the
console and unplug the power cord. Pull the left and right
edges of the walking belt toward the back of the treadmill, until
the seam of the walking belt is above the middle of the walking
platform. Avoid pinching your fingers.
Lift the right edge of the walking belt and spray lubricant under-
neath the walking belt for approximately four seconds. Make
sure to spray lubricant near the center of the walking belt and
near the front and back of the treadmill. Repeat this step on the
left side of the treadmill. Wait for one minute before starting
the treadmill.
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