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 | ||
| a. Replace the batteries in the console (see assem- | a. If the walking | |
| bly step 6 on page 8). | belt slips | |
| b. Make sure that the reed switch is properly | when walked | |
| on, use the | ||
| adjusted (see assembly step 4 on page 7). | hex key to turn | |
| c. Make sure that the handrail wire is plugged fully | both adjust- | |
| ment bolts | ||
| into the wire on the console (see assembly step | clockwise, 1/4 | |
| 7 on page 8). |
| of a turn. When the walking belt is properly tight- |
| d. The console, like most electronics, is susceptible | ened, you should be able to lift each edge of the | |
| walking belt 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 cm) off the walking | ||
| to static electricity | platform. Be careful to keep the walking belt cen- | |
| types of clothing or by the operation of the tread- | tered. Walk on the treadmill for a few minutes. | |
| mill. If the display is blank or gives incorrect | Repeat until the walking belt is properly tight- | |
| readings, apply an | ened. | |
| handrail. | b. If the walking | |
| laundry supplies are sold. | ||
2. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT DOES NOT | belt has shift- | ||
ed to the left | |||
| MOVE SMOOTHLY |
| side, use the |
| a. If the walk- |
| hex key to turn |
|
| the left adjust- | |
| ing belt is | Walking Belt | ment bolt |
| overtight- | clockwise, and | |
| ened, per- |
| the right adjustment bolt counterclockwise, 1/4 of |
| formance |
| a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the |
| may be |
| walking belt. Walk on the treadmill for a few min- |
| reduced |
| utes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered. |
| and the |
| c. If the walking |
| walking belt | ||
| may be per- | belt has shift- | |
| manently | Bolts | ed to the |
| damaged. | right side, use | |
| Using the |
| the hex key to |
| hex key, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts | turn the left | |
| counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn. When the walking | adjustment | |
| belt is properly tightened, you should be able to | bolt counter- | |
| lift each edge of the walking belt 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 | clockwise, and the right adjustment bolt clock- | |
| cm) off the walking platform. Be careful to keep | wise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to over- | |
| the walking belt centered. Walk on the treadmill | tighten the walking belt. Walk on the treadmill for | |
| for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is | a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is | |
| properly tightened. |
| centered. |
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