Treadmill Maintenance
DANGER: Lethal voltages and moving parts capable of causing serious injury are
exposed when the drive housing cover is removed. Under no circumstances should the motor cover
be removed except by a Landice
TRACKING
The treadbelt is tracked by means of the two 9/16” hex head bolts at the back end of the treadmill. Tightening (clockwise) the adjustment bolt on the side of the machine that the belt has moved towards, and loosening the bolt on the opposite side an equal amount, will cause the belt to move towards the center. Adjustments should be made with the treadmill running, and should be made in
A yellow warning label will show at the rear of the treadmill when the treadbelt is not tracked correctly (L8 and L9 only).
TREADBELT TENSIONING
Need for tension is indicated by uneven belt speed, and may be sensed by sudden stopping of the treadbelt when your foot comes down on the belt. To check belt tension, run treadmill at 1 mph. Then, walk on machine. If belt does not feel like it is slipping/hesitating, then belt is tensioned correctly. If belt slips/hesitates, then belt is not fully tensioned. The same hex head bolts used for tracking also tension the treadbelt. To tighten the treadbelt, turn both bolts clockwise exactly the same amount a
MOTOR DRIVE BELT TENSIONING (pre-set from factory)
The drive belt is tensioned by a nut located under the motor pan. This nut is screwed to a hook, which is attached to the motor bracket. By turning the nut clockwise, you will tighten the nut pulling down the motor bracket, which will tighten the drive belt. DO NOT
WARNING: Moving parts can cause serious damage.
Be sure to unplug treadmill before placing hands underneath the treadbelt!!!
TREADMILL LUBRICATION & CLEANING
It is recommended that you vacuum around and underneath the treadmill on a monthly basis. Your treadmill will last longer and look better if you wipe the sweat off the unit after each workout.
Lubrication is not required on residential treadmills. In institutional settings Landice recommends lubricating the underside of the treadbelt with Landice SlipCoat on a monthly basis.
MOTOR BRUSHES
Motor brushes should be checked every six months on institutional treadmills and after six years on home units.
Service
•Tension and track treadbelt
•Lubricate belt and vacuum treadmill
•Check drive belt tension
•Check motor brushes
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