Precor M9.41si - Aligning the Running Belt.27

Diagram 17
Alignment of the
running belt
Running bed—--
Side platform—---—
Rear roller-
Belt adjustment bolt
Running belt-
CAUTION: Special care must be taken when
aligning the running belt Turn OFF the treadmill
while adjusting or working near the rear roller.
Remove any loose clothing and tie back your
hair. Be very careful to keep your fingers or any
other object clear of the belt and rollers,
especially in front of the roller and behind the
deck. The treadmill will not stop Immediately if
an object becomes caught in the belt or rollers.
\ligning the Running Belt
Jetore aligning the running belt, check its operation by following the procedure in Checking the
Vignment of the Running Belton page 8. If you determine that the belt needs alignment, follow th
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Realigning the belt takes a tew simple adlustments. It you are unsure about this procedure, call
your authorized Precor dealer for service (see Obtaining Service).
Take the following steps to adjust the running belt on the treadmill. To ensure your safety, make all
adjustments while the treadmill is OFF.
Make sure the treadmill is OFF and the running belt has completely stopped.
Locate the left belt adjustment bolt at the rear of the treadmill as shown in Diagram 17. The
direction you turn the bolt depends on how the belt is tracking. Make all belt ad|ustments on
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. If the belt is off center to the LEFT, turn the adjusting bolt 1/4 turn clockwise, which
moves the running belt to the right,
. If the belt tracks off center to the RIGHT, turn the bolt 1/4 turn counterclockwise-, this
moves the belt to the left.
important: Do not turn the adjusting bolt more than 1/4 turn at a time. OuertigMenIng the bolt
can damage the treadmill.
3 Insert the Safety key, turn ON the treadmill, press the QUICK START key, and then increase
the running belt speed to 3 mph (5 kph) by pressing the SPEED a key.
4. O b serve the running belt for a couple of minutes. The belt should track centered on the
running bed.
5. Press STOP to stop the running belt.
6. If the belt needs additional alignment, repeat steps 1 through 5 of this procedure until the belt
is property aligned.
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