Sears 831.297451 owner manual Trouble-Shooting And Storage

TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND STORAGE

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 Customer Service Department toll-free at 1- 800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time.

1.SYMPTOM: THE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON

a.Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a properly grounded outlet. (See OPERATION AND ADJUST- MENT on page 7.) If an extension cord is needed, use only a 14-gauge general-purpose cord of five feet or less in length.

b.After the power cord has been plugged in, make sure that the safety key is fully inserted into the console. Various indicators on the console should light. (See OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT on page 7.)

c. Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill near the power cord. If the switch protrudes as shown, the circuit break- er has tripped. To reset the circuit breaker, wait for five min- utes and then press the switch back in.

d. Check the on/off switch located on the treadmill near the power cord. The switch must be in the ON position.

2. SYMPTOM: THE POWER TURNS OFF DURING USE

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a. Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill near the power cord. tf the circuit breaker has tripped (see the drawing above.), wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in.

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

c. Remove the safety key from the console. Reinsert the safety key fully into the console. Various indicators on the console should light.

d. Check to make sure the on/off switch is in the ON position. (See 1. d. above.)

e. If the treadmill still will not run, please call our Customer Service Department.

3.SYMPTOM: THE PULSE SENSOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY

a.Make sure that your thumb is properly positioned (see PULSE display on page 10), and that you are applying the proper amount of pressure to the sensor. Stand still while measuring your pulse.

4.SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT SLOWS WHEN WALKED ON

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

bo If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill performance may decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged. Remove the safety key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.

Using the 3/16" allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is properly tightened, you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 3-4 inches off the walking platform. The center of the walking belt should just touch the walking platform. Be care- ful to keep the walking belt centered. Plug in the power cord, insert the safety key and run the treadmill for a few minutes.

Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.

Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts

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