6.6HOW TO ADJUST AND TENSION THE STRIDING BELT
Do not move the treadmill or place hands under the treadmill while it is plugged into an electrical outlet!
THE BELT TENSIONING BOLTS
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Note: It is extremely important that the treadmill be correctly leveled prior to any tracking adjustments. An unstable unit may cause striding belt misalignment. See the topic titled "How To Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill" in the Section 1.2, titled Set Up, prior to attempting any rear roller adjustments.
Before proceeding, it is helpful to visualize the REAR ROLLER (B) pivot point (C). Each adjustment made to one side of the ROLLER must be met with an equal and opposite adjustment (D) to the other side of the ROLLER to maintain an ideal belt tension at the pivot point.
TRACKING (CENTERING) A STRIDING BELT
Two people are needed to perform this procedure.
1Locate the two access holes to the belt tensioning bolts on each of the rear roller guards.
2One person stands on the side rails of the treadmill and straddles the belt. This person presses the MANUAL workout and sets the belt speed to 2.5 mph (4.0 kph).
3If the striding belt has moved to the right, the second person turns the right tension bolt a
If the striding belt has moved to the left, turn the left tension bolt a
4Repeat the adjustments until the striding belt appears centered. Allow the machine to continue running for several minutes at 4.0 mph (6.4 kph) to observe if tracking remains stabilized.
Note: Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction. If after one full turn the belt does not track properly, contact Customer Support Services.
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