MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please see the front cover of this manual.

1. SYMPTOM: THE CONSOLE DOES NOT

3. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT SLIPS OR IS

FUNCTION PROPERLY

OFF-CENTER

a. Replace the battery in the console (see assembly

a. If the walking

step 5 on page 6).

 

belt slips

 

 

when walked

b. The console, like most electronics, is susceptible

on, use the

to static electricity build-up caused by certain

hex key to turn

types of clothing or by the operation of the tread-

both rear roller

mill. If the display is blank or gives incorrect read-

bolts clockwise,

ings, apply an anti-static spray to the handrails.

1/4 of a turn.

Anti-static spray is available where laundry sup-

When the walking belt is correctly tightened, you

plies are sold.

 

should be able to lift each edge of the walking belt

 

 

2 to 3 inches. Walk on the treadmill for a few min-

2. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT DOES NOT

utes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly tight-

MOVE SMOOTHLY

 

ened. Be careful to keep the walking belt centered.

a. If the walk-

 

b. If the walking

ing belt is

 

belt has shift-

overtight-

Walking

ed to the left

ened, per-

side, use the

Belt

formance

hex key to turn

 

may be

 

the left rear

reduced and

 

roller bolt

the walking

 

clockwise, and

belt may be

 

the right rear roller bolt counterclockwise, 1/4 of a

permanently

2"–3"

turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the walk-

damaged.

ing belt. Walk on the treadmill for a few minutes.

Bolts

Using the

Repeat until the walking belt is centered.

hex key,

 

 

turn both rear roller bolts counterclockwise 1/4 of

c. If the walking

a turn. When the tension of the walking belt is

belt has shift-

correct, you should be able to lift each edge of

ed to the right

the walking belt 2 to 3 inches. Walk on the tread-

side, use the

mill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking

hex key to turn

belt is properly tightened. Be careful to keep the

the left rear

walking belt centered.

roller bolt coun-

 

 

terclockwise,

 

 

and the right rear roller bolt clockwise, 1/4 of a

turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the walk- ing belt. Walk on the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered.

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Weslo WLTL01806.0 user manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Symptom the Walking Belt does not, Move Smoothly