ProForm 831.297381 user manual Symptom the Walking Belt is OFF-CENTER When Walked on

5. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT IS OFF-CENTER WHEN WALKED ON

a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the 3/16” end of the allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise, and the right bolt counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered.

b. If the walking belt has shifted to the right, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the 3/16” end of the allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt counter- clockwise, and the right bolt clockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered.

c. If the walking belt slips when walked on, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the 3/16” end of the allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts clockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is correctly tightened, you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 2-3 inches off the walking platform. The center of the walking belt should just touch the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking belt centered. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is prop- erly tightened.

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6. SYMPTOM: ONE OF THE UPPER BODY ARMS SQUEAKS DURING USE

a. Correcting this problem requires a small amount of white marine grease, available at most hardware stores.

Turn the Resistance Knob (97) counterclockwise until it can be removed. Remove the Resistance Cone (98) and the Upper Body Arm (96), along with the 3/8” Washers (67), Spring Washer (5), Thrust Washers (101), and Thrust Bearing (102). (Note: If the Resistance Sleeve [99] comes out of the Resistance Bracket [104], press it back in.) Apply a thin layer of white marine grease to the outer surface of the Resistance Cone (98). Reattach all parts in the order shown at the right.

104	96
99
98
	101
	5	97
	67
	102
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7.SYMPTOM: THE DISPLAYS OF THE CONSOLE DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY

a.Check the batteries in the console. (See BATTERY INSTALLATION on page 8.) Most problems are the re- sult of drained batteries.

b.If the speed display does not show a correct reading, remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Raise the treadmill to

the storage position. (See HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE on page 10.) Remove the four indicated screws. Next, lower the treadmill. (See HOW TO LOWER THE TREAD- MILL FOR USE on page 11). Remove the four screws from the sides of the hood. Carefully slide the hood forward and remove it. See page 14 for further instructions.

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