PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on

SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, first re- move the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn the left rear roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a turn. Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt. If the walking belt has shifted to the right, turn the left rear roller bolt counterclockwise 1/2 of a turn. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered.

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b. If the walking belt slips when walked on, first remove

the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using b the allen wrench, turn both rear roller bolts clockwise,

1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is correctly tight- ened, you should be able to lift each side of the walk- ing belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking belt centered. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and carefully walk on the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.

PROBLEM: The Speed/Minutes-Mile display on the console does not function properly

SOLUTION: a. Remove the key from the console and unplug the

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power cord. Remove the screws from the hood and

 

 

 

 

carefully remove the hood. Locate the Reed Switch

 

 

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(17) and the Magnet (12) on the left side of the Pulley

 

 

 

 

 

(11). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with

 

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the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between

 

the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8”. If

 

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necessary, loosen the Reed Switch Screw (26) and

 

1/8”

 

move the Reed Switch slightly. Retighten the Screw.

 

 

 

 

 

Re-attach the hood and run the treadmill for a few

 

 

 

minutes to check for a correct speed reading.

 

 

 

PROBLEM: Bubbles form in the walking belt

SOLUTION: a. Due to variations in humidity and temperature, there is a possibility that bubbles may form in the walking belt. Although the bubbles will disappear with time, you may unplug the power cord, carefully insert a needle into the bubbles (a), and push the air out of the bubbles (b).

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Reebok Fitness RBTL14600 manual Problem Bubbles form in the walking belt