Weslo WETL49710.0 user manual Top View, Problem The walking belt slows when walked on

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Remove the five indicated M4.2 x 19mm Washer Head Screws (9). Then, carefully remove the Motor Hood (56).

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Locate the Reed Switch (42) and the Magnet (44) on
the left side of the Pulley (46). Turn the Pulley until the	1/8 in.
Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure		46
that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed	7
Switch is about 1/8 in. (3 mm). If necessary, loosen	42	44
the M4.2 x 13mm Tek Screw (7), move the Reed
Switch slightly, and then retighten the Screw. Reattach	Top View
the Motor Hood (not shown), and run the treadmill for
a few minutes to check for a correct speed reading.
PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on

SOLUTION: a. If an extension cord is needed, use only a 3-conductor, 14-gauge (1 mm2) cord that is no longer
than 5 ft. (1.5 m).
b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor-	b	2–3 in.
mance may decrease and the walking belt may be-
come damaged. Remove the key and UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD. Using the hex key, turn both idler
roller bolts counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the
walking belt is properly 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
walking belt centered. Then, plug in the power cord,		Idler Roller
insert the key, and run the treadmill for a few minutes.
Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.		Bolts

c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, see the front cover of this manual.

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