ProForm PFTL79008.0 manual Top, Problem The walking belt slows when walked on

Remove the three #8 x 3/4" Screws (1) and care- fully pivot the Motor Hood (58) off.

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Locate the Reed Switch (65) and the Magnet (40)
on the left side of the Pulley (41). Turn the Pulley
until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch.	1/8 in.
Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and
the Reed Switch is about 1/8 in. (3 mm). If nec-	15
essary, loosen the #8 x 3/4" Pan Head Screw (15),	65	40
move the Reed Switch slightly, and then retighten
the Pan Head Screw. Reattach the Motor Hood	Top	41
(not shown) with the #8 x 3/4" Screws (not shown).
Reattach the #8 x 2" Screws (not shown) if neces-	View
sary. 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 15.

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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