Remove the three #8 x 3/4" Screws (1) and care- fully pivot the Motor Hood (60) off.

60

1

 

Locate the Reed Switch (71) and the Magnet (45)

 

 

on the left side of the Pulley (46). Turn the Pulley

 

 

until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch.

 

 

Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and

1/8 in.

 

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

 

essary, loosen the 3/4" Screw (17), move the Reed

71

45

Switch slightly, and then retighten the Screw.

Reattach the Motor Hood (not shown). Reattach

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46

the #8 x 2" Screws (not shown) if necessary. Run

 

the treadmill for a few minutes to check for a cor-

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rect 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 13.

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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