Fitness Quest 1200 Taking Care of Your Treadmill, Walking Belt Tension, Walking Belt Centering

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR TREADMILL

Note: The Treadmill MUST be placed on a level surface only. If the Treadmill is not level, the belt will continuously slip to the low side of the Treadmill.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE Treadmill if it is not on a level surface.

WALKING BELT TENSION

Walking Belts tend to stretch slightly with use. The Walking Belt may occasionally need to be tight- ened. If the Walking Belt is too loose, you may find the Belt stops or hesitates while running or walking. However, it is very important not to over-tighten the Walking Belt as it will damage the Motor, Rollers, and Electrical Components.

WALKING BELT CENTERING

The Walking Belt may occasionally need to be centered. Your Treadmill has sight indexes that aid in keeping the Walking Belt centered.

First, be sure the Belt is tensioned properly. Then, run the Treadmill at 4 mph. It is easiest to use only the left Adjustment Knob in making Walking Belt centering adjustments.

sight index

(preset at 2)

When properly tensioned, you should be able to lift the side of the Belt about 2-3 inches, or you should be able to fit three fingers under the edge of the Belt. This should be done on either side of the Belt in the center of the Deck.

If the Walking Belt has moved to the right, turn the Left Adjustment Knob a quarter turn to the left. Let the Treadmill run about 30 seconds, and if the Belt does not move, repeat.

belt

foot rail

To tighten the Belt, with the Treadmill off, turn the Left Knob at the end of the Treadmill one full turn clockwise, and then turn the Right Knob one full turn clockwise. Turn on the Treadmill and check the tension. If it needs additional tension, continue to tighten one turn at a time until the Belt is no longer slipping.

Be sure to adjust both sides equally to insure correct Belt alignment.

If the Walking Belt has moved to the left, turn the Left Adjustment Knob a quarter turn to the right. Let the Treadmill run about 30 seconds, and if the Belt does not move, repeat.

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Contents 1200/1400 Treadmills Table of Contents Keep These Instructions Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this equipment Comments or Questions IntroductionCongratulations on Purchasing Your NEW Balance Treadmill Ordering Missing or Defective PartsUnit Warning LABELS/SPECIFICATIONS & Parts New Balance 1200/1400 SpecificationsAlways Unplug Power Cord Immediately After USE Fastener Pack ASSEMBLY/SETUP InstructionsParts Box Upright Assembly Console Base AssemblyAssembly is now complete Side Cap AssemblyMoving the Treadmill Setting UP Treadmill for USEFolding the Treadmill to allow removal of the shipping box Turning On the Treadmill Power Cord AssemblyLowering the Walking Deck To Lower the Treadmill Folding and Moving Your Treadmill for StorageTo Fold the Treadmill To Move the Treadmill Walking Belt Centering Taking Care of Your TreadmillWalking Belt Tension Lubrication Application CleaningWalking Belt and Deck Lubrication Safety Tips Electronics Operating Instructions For Your TreadmillQuick Guide Program KeysSpeed 1200DISPLAY Function Program FunctionPrograms 1400OPERATION Instructions DisplaysPrograms Using the Pulse Function 24 25 Measuring Your Heart RateComplete Exercise Program Exercise GuidelinesKnowing the Basics Aerobic Exercise HOW MUCH? HOW OFTEN? When to ExerciseSee chart on Measuring Your Heart RateClothing Tips to Keep YOU GoingHeart Rate Target Zone For Cardiovascular Fitness Heart 160 Rate Beats/ 150 MinCalf and Achilles Stretch Warm UP & Cool Down StretchesQuadriceps Stretch Overhead/Triceps StretchButtocks, Hips and Abdominal Stretch Back StretchStanding Hamstrings Stretch Inner Thigh StretchTroubleshooting Guide Problem Cause CorrectionWorkout Progress Charts Additional Workout Progress Charts Parts LIST/EXPLODED View M10 Star WasherExploded View New Balance Fitness Equipment