Spirit XT285 owner manual General Maintenance, Belt/Deck, General Cleaning, Belt Adjustments

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

BELT/DECK

Your treadmill uses a very high-efficient low-friction deck. Performance is maximized when the deck is kept as clean as possible. Use a soft, damp cloth, or paper towel, wipe the edge of the belt and the area between the belt edge and the frame. Also reach as far as practical directly under the belt edge. This should be done once a month to extend belt and deck life. A mild soap and water solution along with a nylon scrub brush will clean the top of the textured belt. Allow to dry before using.

BELT/DECK

This occurs during normal break-in or until the belt stabilizes. Sometimes the black dust from the belt will appear on the floor behind the treadmill, this is normal.

GENERAL CLEANING

Dirt, dust, and pet hair can block air inlets and accumulate on the running belt. Please vacuum underneath your treadmill on a monthly basis to prevent excess build-up of dirt that can get sucked up and get into the inner workings under the motor cover. Once a year, you should remove the black motor hood and vacuum out dirt that may accumulate. UNPLUG POWER CORD BEFORE THIS TASK.

BELT ADJUSTMENTS

Tread-belt Tension Adjustment - Belt tension is not critical for most users. It is very important though for joggers and runners in order to provide a smooth, steady running surface. Adjustment must be made from the rear roller with the 6 mm Allen wrench provided in the parts package. The adjustment bolts are located at the end of the step rails as shown in the diagram below.

Tighten the rear roller only enough to prevent slippage at the front roller. Turn the tread-belt tension adjusting bolts 1/4 turn each and inspect for proper tension by walking on the belt and making sure it is not slipping or hesitating with each step. When an adjustment

is made to the belt tension, you must be sure to turn the bolts on both sides evenly or the belt could start tracking to one side instead of running in the middle of the deck.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN – Over tightening will cause belt damage and premature bearing failure. If you tighten the belt a lot and it still slips, the problem could actually be the drive belt - located under the motor cover - that connects the motor to the front roller. If that belt is loose it feels similar to the walking belt being loose. Tightening the motor belt should be done by a trained service person.

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Contents XT285 Treadmill Table of Contents Product Registration Important Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Important Electrical InstructionsSafety Tether Cord Important Operation InstructionsXT285 Assembly Instructions 1UPRIGHT Tube Assembly XT285 Treadmill 2CONSOLE Assembly 3PLASTIC Parts Assembly Folding Instructions TransportFeatures Handrail AdjustmentsQuick Speed & Incline Buttons ConsoleOperation of Your Console Getting StartedPAUSE/STOP/RESET Feature Incline FeatureQUICK-START/MANUAL Operation Pulse Grip Feature Handrail Buttons Disable SwitchMile Track Calorie DisplayProgrammable Features Select a Preset ProgramPreset Programs HillStrength Heart Rate Programs Rate of Perceived Exertion Using Heart Rate Transmitter Heart Rate Program Operation General Maintenance General CleaningBelt Adjustments BELT/DECKTreadbelt Tracking Adjustment Setting TREAD-BELT TrackingBELT/DECK Lubrication Procedure Service Checklist Diagnosis Guide Calibration Procedure MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty