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

SOLUTION/CAUSE

 

 

Display does not light

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

 

 

household wall outlet.

 

 

Household circuit breaker may be tripped.

 

 

Treadmill defect. Contact your Spirit dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treadbelt does not stay centered

 

 

 

Treadmill belt hesitates when walked/run on

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 off-center to the side opposite from the belt

 

 

movement. See General Maintenance section on Treadbelt

 

 

Tension. Adjust as necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor is not responsive / Display is lit

Make certain clock is running.

 

 

 

 

 

Treadmill will only achieve approximately 7 mph but shows higher speed on display

This indicates motor should be receiving power to

operate. 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 Spirit dealer. A minimum of 110 volt AC current is required.

Treadbelt stops quickly/suddenly when

High belt/deck friction. See General Maintenance

tether cord is pulled

section on lubrication.

Treadmill trips on board 15 amp circuit

High belt/deck friction. See General Maintenance

Computer shuts off when console is touched (on a cold day)while walking/running

Treadmill is not grounded. Static electricity is ￿crashing￿ the computer. Refer to Grounding Instructions on page 4.

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Spirit ET8, ET6, ET10 owner manual Service Checklist Diagnosis Guide, Problem SOLUTION/CAUSE