Adjust the running belt tracking
1. Start the treadmill and set the speed to 3 MPH (5 KPH).
2. Observe the running belt tracking while verifying that the belt remains
centered:
If the belt starts... Then…
To drift toward the right
slowly and manually turn the right side take-up roller
mounting bolt clockwise (see Figure 13) in quarter-
turn increments until the drifting stops.
To drift toward the left
slowly and manually turn the right side take-up roller
mounting bolt counter-clockwise in quarter turn
increments until the drifting stops.
3. Increase the speed to 9 MPH (14 KPH) and then 12 MPH (19 KPH), making any
small adjustments as needed.
Figure 13
N
otes
• The tracking adjustments should only be done in quarter turn increments.
• ONLY use the right side take-up roller mounting bolt to adjust tracking.
• ONLY use hand tools to adjust tracking.
Im
portant During this functional test, if there is noticeable hesitation of the running belt
with each foot plant, check the Running Belt Tension procedure in the Service Manual.