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PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on
SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the
key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. If the
walking belt has shifted to the left, use the hex
keyto turn the left idler roller bolt clockwise 1/2of a
turn; if the walking belt has shifted to the right,
turn the leftidler roller bolt counterclockwise1/2 of
a turn.Be careful not to overtighten the walking
belt. Then,plug in the power cord, insert the key,
andrun the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat
until the walking belt is centered.
b. If the walkingbelt slips when walked on, first re-
move the key andUNPLUG THE POWER CORD.
Using the hexkey, turn both idler roller bolts clock-
wise, 1/4 of a turn.When the walking belt is cor-
rectly tightened,you should be able to lift each
edge of the walkingbelt 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 cm) off
the walkingplatform. Be careful to keep the walk-
ing belt centered.Then, plug in the power cord, in-
sert the key,and carefully walk on the treadmill for
a few minutes.Repeat until the walking belt is
properly tightened.
a
b