Service Checklist - Diagnosis Guide
Before contacting your dealer for aid, please review the following information. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common problems that may not be covered under the treadmill’s warranty.
PROBLEM
Display does not light
Treadbelt does not stay centered
Treadmill belt hesitates when walked/run on
SOLUTION/CAUSE
Tether cord not in position.
Circuit breaker on front grill tripped. Push circuit breaker in until it locks.
Plug is disconnected. Make sure plug is firmly pushed into AC house- hold wall outlet.
Household circuit breaker may be tripped.
Treadmill defect. Contact your Smooth dealer.
See General Maintenance section under Belt Tracking.
A user may be walking while favoring or putting more weight on either the left or right foot. If this walking pattern is natural, track the belt slightly
See Maintenance section on Treadbelt Tension. Adjust as necessary.
Motor is not responsive / Display is lit
Motor “surges”, speed fluctuates
Treadmill will only achieve approximately 7 mph but shows higher speed on dis- play
Treadbelt stops quickly/ suddenly when tether cord is pulled
Treadmill trips on board 10 amp circuit breaker when running/
walking
Computer shuts off when console is touched (on a cold day) while walking/running
Make certain clock is running. This indicates motor should be receiving power to operate. Contact your Smooth dealer.
Possible treadmill defect. Contact your Smooth dealer. Diagnostics will indicate if warrantable.
Lower electronics require adjustment. Contact your Smooth dealer.
Low AC voltage to treadmill. Do not use an extension cord. If an extension cord is required it should be as short as possible and heavy duty 16 gauge minimum.
Low household voltage. Contact an electrician or your Smooth dealer. A minimum of 110 volt AC current is required.
High belt/deck friction. See General Maintenance section on lubrication.
High belt/deck friction. See General Maintenance section on lubrication.
Treadmill is not grounded. Static electricity is “crashing” the computer. Refer to Grounding Instructions on page 2.
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