Remove the three #8 x 3/4" Screws (1) and care- fully pivot the Motor Hood (63) off.

63

1

 

Locate the Reed Switch (69) and the Magnet (48)

 

 

 

on the left side of the Pulley (52). Turn the Pulley

 

 

 

until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch.

1/8 in.

 

Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and

48

the Reed Switch is about 1/8 in. (3 mm). If neces-

 

1

sary, loosen the #8 x 3/4" Screw (1), move the

 

69

52

Reed Switch slightly, and then retighten the Screw.

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Reattach the Motor Hood (not shown) with the

 

 

three #8 x 3/4" Screws (not shown) and the two

View

 

 

Screws (not shown) if necessary. Run the treadmill

 

 

 

for a few minutes to check for a correct speed

 

 

 

reading.

 

 

 

PROBLEM: The incline of the treadmill does not change correctly

 

 

 

SOLUTION: a. With the key in the console, press one of the Incline buttons. While the incline is changing, re- move the key. After a few seconds, re-insert the key. The treadmill will automatically rise to the maximum incline level and then return to the minimum level. This will recalibrate the incline system.

PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on

SOLUTION: a. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 14.

b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor-

b

 

mance may decrease and the walking belt may be-

2–3 in.

come damaged. Remove the key and UNPLUG

 

THE POWER CORD. Using the hex key, turn both

 

 

idler roller bolts counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn.

 

 

When the walking belt is properly tightened, you

 

 

should be able to lift each edge of the walking belt

 

 

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 run the

Idler Roller Bolts

treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking

belt is properly tightened.

 

 

c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, see the front cover of this manual.

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