TENSIONING THE BELT
Caution:
Running Belt:
If when you plant
your foot on the belt, you can feel a slipping sensation then the belt has stretched and is slipping across the rollers. This is a
normal and common adjustment on a new treadmill. To eliminate this slipping, tension both the rear rollers Allen bolts 1/4 TURN as shown above. Try the treadmill again to check for slipping. Repeat if necessary, but
NEVER TURN the roller bolts more than 1/4 turn at a time.
Perfect Tension o f Running Belt: | 0.9~1.1 lbs |
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Drive Belt:
If you have tensioned the running belt and are still experiencing a slipping, adjust the tension screw. Then try the treadmill again to check for slipping.
Perfect Tension of Drive Belt: | 70~90 lbs |
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