MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Most problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. If further assistance is needed, call our Customer Service Department
1. SYMPTOM: THE CONSOLE DOES NOT | 3. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT SLIPS OR IS | |||
FUNCTION PROPERLY |
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a. Replace the batteries in the console (see assem- | a. If the walking | |||
bly step 5 on page 5). |
| belt slips | ||
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| when walked | |
b. Make sure that the reed switch is properly adjust- | on, use the | |||
ed (see assembly step 4 on page 5). | allen wrench to | |||
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| turn both | |
c. Make sure that the reed switch wire is plugged | adjustment | |||
fully into the back of the console (see assembly | bolts clockwise, | |||
step 3 on page 4). |
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| 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is correctly | |
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| tightened, you should be able to lift each side of | |
d. The console, like most electronics, is susceptible | the walking belt 2 to 3 inches. Walk on the tread- | |||
to static electricity | mill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking | |||
types of clothing or by the operation of the tread- | belt is properly tightened. Be careful to keep the | |||
mill. If the display is blank or gives incorrect read- | walking belt centered. | |||
ings, apply an |
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b. If the walking | ||||
plies are sold. |
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| belt has shift- | |
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| ed to the left | |
2. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT DOES NOT | side, use the | |||
MOVE SMOOTHLY |
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| allen wrench to | |
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| turn the left | |
a. If the walk- |
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| adjustment bolt | |
ing belt is |
| Walking Belt | clockwise, and | |
overtight- |
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| the right adjustment bolt counterclockwise, 1/4 of | |
ened, per- |
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| a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the | |
formance |
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| walking belt. Walk on the treadmill for a few min- | |
may be |
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| utes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered. | |
reduced and |
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the walking | Bolts | c. If the walking | ||
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belt may be |
| belt has shift- | ||
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permanently |
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| ed to the right | |
damaged. Using the allen wrench, turn both rear | side, use the | |||
roller adjustment bolts counterclockwise 1/4 of a | allen wrench to | |||
turn. When the tension of the walking belt is cor- | turn the left | |||
rect, you should be able to lift each side of the | adjustment bolt | |||
walking belt 2 to 3 inches. Walk on the treadmill | counterclock- | |||
for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is | wise, and the right adjustment bolt clockwise, 1/4 | |||
properly tightened. Be careful to keep the walking | of a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the | |||
belt centered. |
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| walking belt. Walk on the treadmill for a few min- | |
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| utes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered. |
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