How to Adjust and Tension the
Striding Belt
ITool Required: 1/4" Hex key wrenchl
These instructions are to be followed when:
A. Centering an existing or new striding belt.
B. Tensioning an existing striding belt.
IT IS EXTREMEL Y IMPORTANT THAT THE TREADMILL BE CORRECTL Y LEVELED PRIOR TO ANY TRACKING
ADJUSTMENTS. AN UNSTABLE UNIT MA Y CAUSE STRIDING BEL T MISALIGNMENT. SEE THE LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 8 PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING ANY REAR ROLLER ADJUSTMENTS.
A. Tracking (Centering) an Existing or New Striding Belt
Step 1
Locate the two belt tensioning bolts situated on each side of the rear
frame cap.
Step 2
Enter the Manual Program and set the belt speed to run at 4.0 mph.
Step 3
Before proceeding, it is helpful to visualize the REAR ROLLER pivot point as shown below. Each adjustment made to one side of the
ROLLER must be met with an equal and opposite adjustment to the
other side of the ROLLER to maintain an ideal belt tension at the pivot
point.
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CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE TENSIONING BOL TS WHILE MAKING BEL T ADJUSTMENTS. OVERTIGHTENINGOF BOLTS MAY OVER STRETCHAND DAMAGE STRIDING BELT AS WELL AS PLACE AN UNNECESSARYLOADON THEROLLERBEARINGS.
If the striding belt has moved to the right, turn the right tension bolt 1/4
turn clockwise and then turn the left tension bolt 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise to start striding belt tracking back to center of roller.
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If the striding belt has moved to the left, turn the left tension bolt 1/4 turn
clockwise and then turn the right tension bolt 1/4 turn counter clockwise to start striding belt tracking back to center of roller
CAUTION: DO NOT TURN TENSIONING BOL T MORE THAN
1/4 TURN A T ONE TIME OR A MAXIMUM OF 1 FULL TURN.
Step 4
Repeat adjustments until striding belt appears centered. Allow machine
to continue running for several minutes to observe if tracking remains
stabilized.
B. Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt
Step 1
Enter the Manual Program and run unit for five minutes at 5.0 m.p.h.
Step 2
With the belt speed at 2.0 m.p.h., tightly grasp the handrails and attempt
to stall the striding belt. If striding belt slips, continue to Step 3.
Step 3
Stop the treadmill and alternately turn the belt tensioning bolts 1/4 turn
clockwise to tension, not to exceed one full turn. Repeat Steps 1 and 2
until belt no longer slips. See Section A for belt centering procedures.