Bowflex 1000 Or a loose drive belt. To determine the cause, Be adjusted, Walking belt tension

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Troubleshooting

Condition / Problem

Things to Check

Solution

Hesitation or belt slipping

Belt tension

If belt hesitates or slips when walking on unit

when walking on unit

 

it may be caused by either a loose walking belt

 

 

or a loose drive belt. To determine the cause

 

 

perform the following test: Stand beside Tread-

 

 

Climber® fitness machine and set speed to 2

 

 

MPH. Step on one treadle and attempt to stop

 

 

movement. If one belt stops but roller at rear

 

 

and other belt continue to turn walking belt ten-

 

 

sion should be adjusted. If both belts stop but

 

 

motor is still turning the drive belt tension should

 

 

be adjusted.

 

Walking belt tension

Adjust walking belt tension at the front of the unit

 

 

using the provided hex wrench on the exposed

 

 

adjustment bolts located on each side of each

 

 

front roller. Be sure to adjust both bolts on each

 

 

roller the same amount as to not disrupt belt

 

 

alignment. Tighten (turn clockwise) each adjust-

 

 

ment bolt in full turn increments. After each

 

 

adjustment, restart unit and check to see if belt

 

 

slippage has been eliminated. Repeat if neces-

 

 

sary. If slipping feel persists after several adjust-

 

 

ments, stop and refer to drive belt checklist.

 

Drive belt

Unplug power from unit. Wait 5-minutes to

 

 

ensure no residual power remains. Turn unit on

 

 

its side to expose its underside. Verify shipping

 

 

bolt has been removed. If bolt is not present,

 

 

return machine to upright posiition. Remove

 

 

left rear plastic cover to expose “v” belt drive

 

 

line and motor. Tighten nut on the motor tension

 

 

bolt located on front side of motor in 1/2 turn

 

 

increments until drive belt slippage is eliminated

 

 

- DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Replace cover when

 

 

finished.

“Tick” sound once per revolu-

Belt alignment

Belt seam may be contacting metal belt guide

tion or scraping noise from

 

under treadle. Slight adjustment of belt should

under treadle

 

alleviate noise. Follow belt alignment procedure

 

 

in Owner’s Manual.

Floors Climbed Display not

Size of steps taken

In order for a step to register, the pedals must

updating

 

pass each other completely. This ensures that

 

 

the magnet on the treadle passes the step sen-

 

 

sor. Make sure treadles are not locked in tread-

 

 

mill mode and that they are moving enough to

 

 

register a step.

 

Step sensor

Be sure step sensor wire is connected at rear of

 

 

machine.

Assembly Manual

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Contents Bowflex TreadClimber 1000, 3000 Page Table of Contents Page TC1000 TC3000 Product SpecificationsObey the following warnings Important Safety InstructionsBefore You Assemble Basic Assembly PrinciplesSelect Your Workout Area Box 1 contains PartsContains the following Qty1 Assembly Hardware BagBox 2 contains the TreadClimber treadles Hardware HardwareTreadClimber Base Assembly TreadClimber Treadle Assembly AssemblyPut the Treadles on the Base 8 X 1 1/4 Hex Bolts preassembledSpeed Wire Connect the Speed and Step Wires TC3000 and TC5000 onlyLock the Treadles TreadClimber Base and Treadle assembly from Step Drive BeltAttach the Drive Belt 16 x 1 Button Head Screws Attach the UprightsAttach the Upright Junction 16 x 1 Button Head Screws 16 Flat Washers SAE Attach the Console Handlebar AssemblyAttach the Cosmetic Plugs TreadClimber Base and Treadle assembly from StepAttach the Hydraulic Cylinders Hex Key included Open End Wrench includedAttach the Frame Covers Inspect the Assembly#10 Phillips Head Screws TreadClimber Base and Treadle assembly from Step Rear Cover Adjust Speed Sensor and Attach the Rear CoverAttach the Side Foot Support Platforms Attach the Drive Covers#2 Phillips Head Screwdriver included 4 x 1 Flat Head ScrewsApply Decals Attach the Power CordCalibration TC3000 and TC5000 only Main Power Switch OnIf calibration is successful If Calibration Fails Screen Displays Cal Fail MessageReplace the three back covers If calibration is not successfulTroubleshooting Be adjusted Sion should be adjusted. If both belts stop butMents, stop and refer to drive belt checklist Drive belt Unplug power from unit. Wait 5-minutes toBelt drive line. Using a ½ wrench, tighten Mill modeDiagnostics on control board Connection of speed sensor to jumper wireOrdering Replacement Parts TC1000 Console AssemblyExploded Views Walking Belts Rear Belt Guide Right Drive Cover Page United States Offices Important Contact NumbersNautilus Bowflex Schwinn Fitness StairMaster Universal

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