Bowflex TC5300 Service Manual page 38

elecTrical and mechanical TroubleshooTing guide
Condition/Problem
Hesitation or belt slipping
when walking on unit.

Things to Check
Roller shaft bracket
Belt tension
Walking belt tension
Drive belt.
Solution
If belt adjustments don't correct
misalignment replace both belts and
either or both roller shaft bracket
depending on which belt(s) aren't
aligning.
If belt hesitates or slips when walking
on unit it may be caused by either a
loose walking belt or a loose drive belt.
To determine the cause perform the
following test:
Stand beside TreadClimber
machine and set speed to 2 MPH. Step on
one treadle and attempt to stop movement.
If one belt stops but roller at rear and other
belt continue to turn walking belt tension
should be adjusted. If both belts stop but
motor is still turning the drive belt tension
should be adjusted.
Adjust walking belt tension at the front of
the unit using the provided hex wrench
on the exposed adjustment bolts located
on each side of each front roller. Tighten
(turn clockwise) each adjustment bolt
in full turn increments. Be sure to adjust
both bolts on each roller the same
amount as to not disrupt belt alignment.
After each adjustment, restart unit and
check to see if belt slippage has been
eliminated. Repeat if necessary. If slipping
feel persists after several adjustments,
stop and refer to drive belt checklist.
Unplug power from unit. Wait 5-minutes
to ensure no residual power remains.
Remove rear base plastic cover to
expose "v" belt drive line and motor.
Tighten nut on the motor tension bolt
located on front side of motor in 1/2 turn
increments until drive belt slippage
is eliminated - DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Reinstall rear base plastic cover
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