Drive Belt Troubleshooting

The drive belt tension may require tightening if a slipping problem occurs on the drive pulley.

Symptom:

Running belt slips when running or walking.

1. Loosen the four motor mount kep nuts and washer using a 5/16 “ wrench.

2. Adjust the drive belt tension by turning the motor mount adjustment (socket head cap) screw. See diagram below. Tension should be no more than 90 lbs.

If too tight, turn the belt tension screw counter-clockwise.

If too loose, turn the belt tension screw clockwise.

3. Simultaneously tighten the belt tension lock nut while holding the belt tension screw with a 5/16” wrench.

4. Simultaneously tighten the right, rear, motor mount nut, then tighten the remaining bolts.

5. Verify if the belt is tensioned properly.

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Star Trac TR 4500 manual Drive Belt Troubleshooting, Running belt slips when running or walking

TR 4500 specifications

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