9.55 Treadmill
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Procedure 4.2 - Adjusting Drive Belt Tension
1. Set the treadmill circuit breaker in the “off” position and unplug the line cord from the wall
outlet.
2. Remove the hood.
3. Place the drive belt tension gauge on the drive belt as shown in Diagram 4.2.
Diagram 4.2 - Drive Belt Tension Gauge
4. The gauge should read approximately 80 inch/pounds. The drive belt tension is acceptable
if it is in the range of 70 to 90 inch-pounds.
5. If the drive belt tension is less than 70 or greater than 90 inch/pounds, adjust the drive belt
adjustment bolt until the belt gauge reads approximately 80 inch/pounds. See Diagram 4.3.
Momentarily remove the drive belt tension gauge from the drive belt. Replace the drive belt
tension gauge on the drive belt and re-adjust the drive belt tension, if necessary.
6. Re-install the hood.
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