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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 bolt counterclockwise1/2 of a turn. Be
careful not to overtighten the walking belt. Then,
plugin the power cord, insert the key, and run the
treadmillfor a few minutes. Repeat until the walk-
ing 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 side
of the walkingbelt 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 cm) off the
walking platform.Be careful to keep the walking
belt centered.Then, plug in the power cord, insert
the key, and carefullywalk on the treadmill for a
few minutes.Repeat until the walking belt is prop-
erly tightened.
a
b