TROUBLESHOOTING

Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please call the toll-free telephone number on the front cover of this manual.

PROBLEM: The power does not turn on

SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a properly grounded outlet (see page 9). Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 9. Important: The treadmill is not compatible with GFCI-equipped outlets.

b. Make sure that the key is fully inserted into the console.

c.Check the reset/off circuit breaker located on the frame near the power cord. If the switch protrudes as shown, the circuit breaker has tripped. To reset the circuit breaker, wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in.

PROBLEM: The power turns off during use

c

Off Reset

SOLUTION: a. Check the reset/off circuit breaker (see 1. c. above). If the circuit breaker has tripped, wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in.

b. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in. If the power cord is plugged in, unplug it, wait for five minutes, and then plug it back in.

c.Remove the key from the console and then reinsert it.

d.If the treadmill still will not run, see the front cover of this manual.

PROBLEM: The displays of the console do not function properly

SOLUTION: a. Remove the key from the console and UNPLUG THE

a

 

POWER CORD. Next, remove the screws from the hood

 

 

 

and carefully remove the hood. Locate the Reed Switch

1/8”

 

(42) and the Magnet (24) on the left side of the Pulley (23).

 

23

Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed

42

24

Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet

 

 

and the Reed Switch is about 1/8”. If necessary, use a

Top

 

slotted screwdriver to move the Reed Switch slightly.

 

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Reattach the Hood, making sure that the Screws are in-

 

 

 

serted into the same holes from which they were removed.

 

 

Run the treadmill for a few minutes to check for a correct

 

 

speed reading.

 

 

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