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Adjusting Drive Belt Tension
. Procedure
1.
Set the treadmill ON/OFF switch in the “OFF” position and unplug the AC power cord from the
AC outlet.
2.
Remove the hood.
3.
Place the drive belt tension gauge on the drive belt.
4.
5.
The gauge should read approximately 80 pounds. The drive belt tension is acceptable if it is
in the range of 70 to 90 pounds.
6.
If the drive belt tension is less than 70 or greater than 90 pounds, slightly loosen the four drive
motor mounting nuts. The drive motor mounts on slotted holes allowing the drive motor to be
move forward or rearward. Using the drive belt tension adjustment bolt, move the drive motor
forward or rearwards, as required, until the belt gauge reads approximately 80 pounds and
tighten the four drive motor mounting nuts. 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. Torque the four
drive motor mounting nuts to 180 inch pounds.
7.
Plug the AC power cord into the AC outlet and set the treadmill circuit breaker in the “ON”
position.
8.
Verify treadmill operation.
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