Belt Tensioning
If the belt begins to slip during use, it will need to be tensioned. Your softstride treadmill is equipped with tension bolts that are accessible from the back of the treadmill. Before tensioning the belt, start the treadmill and set the speed to 3 MPH. Using a 6 mm Allen Wrench, included in your hardware bag, turn the right and left tension bolts 1/2 turn, alternating back and forth until the belt slipping stops. After you adjust each side 1/2 turn, test to see if the slip ping is eliminated. If the belt still slips repeat this step and test again.
If you turn one side more than the other, the belt will start to drift to the side of the treadmill and need to be aligned.
Belt Centering
Your treadmill is designed to keep the running belt centered, but if the running belt drifts to either side and touches the frame it will need to be adjusted. Before making any adjustments, start the treadmill and set the speed at 3 MPH.
•Belt Drifts to the Right - If the running belt drifts too far to the right side, use the 6 mm Allen Wrench to turn the right tension bolt clockwise 1/4 turn at a time until the belt is properly centered.
•Belt Drifts to the Left - If the running belt drifts too far to the left, use the 6 mm Allen Wrench to turn the left tension bolt Clockwise 1/4 turn at a time until the belt is properly centered.
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