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COMMERCIAL
PRO
D U C T S
DIVISION
tracks centered on the
running surface
CHECKING
THE
ALIGNMENT
OF
THE
RUNNING
BELT
The belt
is
aligned at the factory before shipment. However, during shipment or
by
using the treadmill on an uneven surface, the belt might move off center. Proper
belt alignment is important because it allows the belt to remain centered and
assures smooth operation.
Follow these steps to check the alignment:
1.
The treadmill has adjustable rear feet. Check to make sure that the running
surface is level (refer to steps 14 and 15).
2.
Locate the
1/0
switch at the front of the treadmill and turn the unit ON.
3.
Stand beside the treadmill and press
Quick
Start. The running belt starts
automatically after the message,
"Belt
Starting
3,2,
1,
..." appears.
4.
Continue standing next to the treadmill and hold down the Speed
..
key until
the display shows a speed of 3 miles per hour
(5
kph).
5.
Walk around to the rear of the unit and observe the belt for a
few
minutes as
it moves.
If
the
running
belt,... Then,...
the belt is functioning correctly. It is
evenly distributed between the side rails
so no adjustment
is
necessary.
runs or drifts off center you need to adjust the belt; see
Aligning the Running Belt, page 42.
CAUTION: If you
notice
that
the
belt
needs
alignment,
make
the
adjust-
ments
at
once. Failure
to
do
so
might
cause
the
belt
to
tear
or
fray
which
is
not
covered
by
the
Precor
limited
warranty.
6.
To
stop the running belt, press the red
Stop
button.
If the belt is functioning correctly, the treadmill is ready to use. Please continue
on to
Club Information to learn how to customize the treadmill for your Club.
page 19