MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. If further assistance is needed, call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a'.muntil. 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays),

PROBLEM:

SOLUT.10N:

The power does not turn on

a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged !nto a surge suppressor, and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a properly grounded outlet (_seepage 8). Use only a single-outletsurge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor must be electdcally rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps.

b. After the power cord has been plugged in, make sure that the key is fully insertedinto the con- sole. (See step 1 on page 9.)

c. Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill

near the power cord. If the switch protrudes as

 

shown, the circuit breaker has tripped;.To reset the

Reset

circuit breaker, wait for five minutes and then press

 

the switch back in.

 

d. Check the on/off sw_ch located on the treadmill

d

near the power cord. The switch must be in the "on"

Position

position.

 

PROBLEM: The power turns off during use

 

SOLUTION: a. Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord (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.

c. Remove the key from the console. Reinsert the key fully into the console. (See step 1 on page 9.)

d. Make sure that the on/off switch is in the =on" position. (See 1. d. above.)

PROBLEM: The displays of the console do not function properly

 

 

SOLUTION: a. Remove the six screws from the hood. Carefully re-

 

 

move the hood. Locate the Reed Switch (86) and the

 

 

Magnet (87) on the left side of the Pulley (85). Turn

 

 

the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed

 

 

Switch. Make sure that the gap between the

 

 

Magnet and the Reed Switch isabout 118". If nec,

 

 

essary, loosen the Screw-(35) and move theReed

 

 

Switch slightly. Retighten the Screw. Re-attach the

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hood, and run the treadmill for a few minutes to check

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for a correct speed reading.

 

 

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Sears 831.29788 Problem SOLUT.10N, Circuit breaker, wait for five minutes and then press, For a correct speed reading