Locate the Reed Switch (88) and the Magnet (41) on the left side of the Pulley (43). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8 in. (3 mm). If necessary, loosen the M4.2 x 12mm Screw (30), move the Reed Switch slightly, and then retighten the Screw. Reattach the Motor Hood (not shown) and run the treadmill for a few minutes to check for a correct speed reading.

1/8 in.

43

30

88

41

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PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on

 

 

SOLUTION: a. If an extension cord is needed, use only a 3-conductor, 14-gauge (1 mm2) cord that is no longer

than 5 ft. (1.5 m).

 

 

b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor-

b

 

mance may decrease and the walking belt may be-

 

come damaged. Remove the key and UNPLUG THE

 

2–3 in.

POWER CORD. Using the hex key, turn both idler

 

roller bolts counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the

 

 

walking belt is properly tightened, you should be able

 

 

to lift each edge of the walking belt 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7

 

 

cm) off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the

 

 

walking belt centered. Then, plug in the power cord,

 

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insert the key, and run the treadmill for a few minutes.

 

Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.

 

 

c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, see the front cover of this manual.

PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on

 

 

SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, first re-

a

 

move the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.

 

Using the hex key, turn the left idler roller bolt clock-

 

 

wise 1/2 of a turn. Be careful not to overtighten the

 

 

walking belt. If the walking belt has shifted to the

 

 

right, turn the left idler roller bolt counterclockwise 1/2

 

 

of a turn. Then, plug in the power cord, insert the key,

 

 

and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until

 

 

the walking belt is centered.

 

 

b. If the walking belt slips when walked on, first remove

b

 

the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the

 

hex key, turn both idler roller bolts clockwise, 1/4 of a

 

 

turn. When the walking belt is correctly tightened, you

 

 

should be able to lift each edge of the walking belt 2 to

 

 

3 in. (5 to 7 cm) off the walking platform. Be careful to

 

 

keep the walking belt centered. Then, plug in the

 

 

power cord, insert the key, and carefully walk on the

 

 

treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking

 

 

belt is properly tightened.

 

 

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Weslo WETL20708.0 Top View Problem The walking belt slows when walked on, Walking belt. If the walking belt has shifted to