Motor
Belt
Electronics Cover

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Regular maintenance is necessary for the optimal performance and long life of the INCLINE TRAINER. Please read and follow all instructions below. If the INCLINE TRAINER is not maintained as described, components may wear excessively and the INCLINE TRAINER may be damaged. If you have questions about maintenance, please contact your distributor. CAUTION: Make sure to remove the key and unplug the power cord before performing any maintenance procedures.

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

1.Unplug the power cord. Inspect and properly tighten all external parts of the INCLINE TRAINER.

2.Apply a mild multi-purpose cleaner to a 100% cotton cloth and remove any dust and grime from the handrails, uprights, foot rails, frame, and motor hood. In addition, wipe the walking platform along the sides of the walk- ing belt. Do not wipe under the walking belt. Apply a small amount of mild multi-purpose cleaner to a 100% cotton cloth and wipe the console and the screens. Do not spray cleaner directly onto the INCLINE

TRAINER or use ammonia or acid-based cleaners.

3.Make sure that the walking belt is centered and properly tightened. If it is centered and runs smoothly, do not make any adjustments. If the walking belt needs to be adjusted, refer to pages 33 and 34.

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE

1. Unplug the power cord. Remove the screws attaching the motor hood and lift off the motor hood. Using a hand-held vacuum, clean the area under the electronics cover. Be care- ful to avoid touching any components.

2. Plug in the power cord and insert the key into the console. Raise the INCLINE TRAINER to the highest incline level. Remove the key and unplug the power cord. Check the motor belt for wear and cracks. If the motor belt needs to be re- placed, refer to page 44 to order a new motor belt.

3. Plug in the power cord and insert the key into the console. Press the START button. Be careful to avoid in-

jury; keep your hands away from moving parts and make sure that your clothing cannot become

caught in moving parts. While the walking belt is moving, check the motor for arcing. Next, check the IN-

CLINE TRAINER for unusual noises or odors. If any of these problems exists, contact your distributor.

Remove the key and unplug the power cord. Reattach the motor hood with the screws.

 

4. The walking platform should not be lubricated before the

 

 

INCLINE TRAINER is used. However, lubricant should be

 

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applied at least once every month. To purchase a lubricant

 

pump or lubricant packets, please contact your distributor.

 

 

Never lubricate the walking platform with anything other

 

 

than FreeMotion Fitness lubricant. Doing so may damage

 

 

the walking belt and will void the warranty. CAUTION:

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Apply

Before applying lubricant, remove the key and unplug the

power cord.

 

packet

To use lubricant packets, open one packet, reach under one

 

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side of the walking belt as far as you can, and apply the entire

 

 

packet between dotted line A and dotted line B. Then, apply a

 

 

second packet under the opposite side of the walking belt in

 

 

the same way. After you have applied lubricant, plug in

 

 

the power cord, insert the key, adjust the speed to 3 mph, and walk on the walking belt for two minutes

to spread the lubricant.

 

 

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NordicTrack 9800 user manual Preventive Maintenance, Weekly Maintenance, Monthly Maintenance