Bowflex TC5500 manual Condition/Problem Things to Check Solution

Condition/Problem	Things to Check	Solution
Walking belt misalignment	Rear belt guides	Belts should ride on top of
		triangular black belt guides at
		rear of treadles.
	Tracking adjustment	Belts are not required to be
		perfectly centered and are
		typically farther out in the rear
		than they are in the front. This
		may vary depending on user’s
		stride. If belt is tracking to one
		side far enough to cause rubbing
		of belt, follow belt alignment
		procedure in Owner’s Manual.
Hesitation or belt slipping when	Belt tension	If belt hesitates or slips when
walking on unit		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 TreadClimber®
		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 tension 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 adjustment bolt
		in full turn increments. After
		each adjustment, restart unit
		and check to see if belt slippage
		has been eliminated. Repeat if
		necessary. If slipping feel persists
		after several adjustments, stop
		and refer to drive belt checklist.
	Drive belt	Unplug power from unit. Wait
		5 minutes to ensure no residual
		power remains. Remove plastic
		cover under treadles 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

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