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General Maintenance
Dirt, dust, and hair can block air inlets and accumulate on the running belt. Please vacuum underneath
your treadmill on a monthly basis to prevent excess build-up of dirt that can get sucked up and get into
the inner workings under the motor cover. Every other month, you should remove the motor cover
and carefully vacuum out dirt and hair that may accumulate.
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE THIS TASK.
(Please keep a record of your maintenance)
Belt Adjustments
Tread-belt Tension Adjustment - Belt tension is not critical for most users. It is very important though
for joggers and runners in order to provide a smooth, steady running surface.
Adjustment must be made from the rear roller with the 6mm Allen wrench provided in the parts
package. The adjustment bolts are located at the end of the step rails as shown in the diagram below.
Tighten the rear roller only enough to prevent slippage at the front roller. Turn the tread-belt tension
adjusting bolts 1/4 turn each and inspect for proper tension by walking on the belt and making sure it
is not slipping or hesitating with each step. When an adjustment is made to the belt tension, you must
be sure to turn the bolts on both sides evenly or the belt could start tracking to one side instead of
running in the middle of the deck.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN – Over tightening will cause belt damage and premature bearing failure.
If you tighten the belt a lot and it still slips, the problem could actually be the drive belt - located under
the motor cover - that connects the motor to the front roller. If that belt is loose it feels similar to the
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