Procedure 5.3 - Inspecting And Adjusting Belt Tension - Precor C524 Service Manual

Procedure 5.3 - Inspecting and Adjusting Belt Tension

Procedure
1. Remove the rear cover and disconnect the red battery lead from terminal M6 of the lower
PCA. If you are only inspecting the generator belt tension, skip to step 7.
WARNING
Before continuing with this procedure, review the Warning and Caution statements listed in
Section One, Things You Should Know.
.
WARNING
If the EFX has been in recent use, the load resistors and mounting bracket may be extremely
hot.
2. Remove the three screws that fasten the load resistor assembly and shield to the frame
upright. Rotate the load resistor assembly 180 degrees and set it on the top of the frame
upright.
3. Place a 20030-108 or equivalent belt gauge on the input belt as shown in Diagram 5.2.
Diagram 5.3 - Input Belt Tension Measurement
Step Up
Pulley
4. The belt gauge should read 100 lbs. If the belt tension is significantly high or low the belt
tension may be adjusted using the adjustment bolts shown in Diagram 5.2. To adjust the
belt tension first straighten the locking tabs on both bolts. When adjusting the tension, turn
C524, C524i Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer
Adjustment
Belt Gauge
Bolt
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