Bowflex Treadmill 22 - Belt Adjustment and Alignment; Adjusting the Belt Tension; Aligning the Walking Belt

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Adjusting the Belt Tension
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1. Remove the Safety Key and place it in a secure location.
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power cord is disconnected.
3. Remove the Plugs from the Rear Covers to expose the
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other bolt.
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belt. From the belt’s midpoint, a correctly tensioned belt
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the distance is more than an inch, the belt is loose. Repeat
this step if necessary.
If you turn one side more than the other, the belt will move
away from that side of the treadmill and may need realign-
ment.
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friction and wears the belt, motor and electronics.
Aligning the Walking Belt
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sary when the belt is off center.
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3. Stand at the rear of the treadmill to see which direction the belt moves.
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