TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, call our toll-free HOTLINE at 1-800- 736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays).

1.SYMPTOM: THE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON

a.Make sure that the power cord is plugged in properly. (See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 6.) If an extension cord is needed, use only a 14-gauge general-purpose cord of five feet or less in length.

b. Make sure that the safety key is inserted fully into the console. Turn the speed control knob to the 'reset"

position. (See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER onpage 7.)......

c.Check the circuit breaker located on the front of the f.:rame.

The circuit breaker is designed to protect the electrical sys- tem. If the circuit breaker has tripped, the switch will protrude as shown. To reset the circuit breaker, allow the CROSS WALK to cool for five minutes, and then push the switch back

in.

Tripped

Reset

 

2.SYMPTOM: THE POWER TURNS OFF DURING USE

a.Make sure that the power cord is plugged in.

b.Check the'circuitbreaker located on the front of the frame. If the circuit breaker has tripped, the switch will protrude. (See the drawing above.) To reset the circuit breaker, allow the CROSS WALK to cool for five min- Utes, and then push the switch back in.

c.Remove the safety key from the console. Reinsert the safety key fully into the console. rum the speed con- trcl knob to the "reset" position.

3.SYMPTOM: THE MOTIVATIONAL FITNESS MONITOR DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY

a.Check the batteries in theconsole. (See HOW TO INSTALL BA'I-I'ERIESIN THE CONSOLE on page 6.) Most problems are the result of drained batteries.

4.SYMPTOM: THE CROSS WALK DOES NOT INCLINE

a.Stand with your left foot towards the back of the foot rail while increasing the incline. Stand with your left foot towards the front of the foot rail while decreasing the incline. You may need to raise and lower the treadmill several times to break in the incline shock. (See CHANGING THE INCLINE on page 8.)

5.SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT SLOWS WHEN WALKED ON

a.If an extension cord is needed, use only a 14-gauge general-purposecord of five feet or less in length.

b.If the walking belt is overtightened, performance may be reduced and the walking belt permanently damaged. UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the included allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn. When the tension of the walking belt is correctl you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 2 to 3 inches; the center of the walk- ing belt should just touch the surface of the walking platform. Be sure to keep the walking belt centered. Run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the tension of the walking belt is correct.

c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, please call our toll-freeHOTLINE.

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Sears 831.29723 owner manual Symptom the Power does not Turn on, Symptom the Power Turns OFF During USE