Bowflex Treadmill 22 Service Manual page 73

14. Make sure there is suffi cient space to lower the walking deck.
Keep a minimum clearance behind the machine of 79" (2 m)
and 24" (0.6 m) on each side. This is the recommended safe
distance for access, movement and emergency dismounts
from the machine.
15. Make sure there is no object on or around the treadmill to spill or
cause blockage from the fully unfolded position.
16. Slightly push the walking deck forward toward the console, and then
push the Walking Deck Release Button until the locking tube releases and
you can pull the walking deck away from the console. Hold up the rear of
the walking deck, and move to the side of the machine.
Keep clear of the movement path of the walking deck.
17. The hydraulic lift is set up to drop gradually. Hold onto the walking
deck until approximately 2/3 of the movement down. Make sure that you
use proper lifting technique; bend your knees and keep your back straight.
Be aware that the walking deck can possibly drop quickly in the last part
of the movement.
18. Using a 6mm hex wrench, remove the 6 indicated screws from each
side of the Walking Deck.
19. Slide the old Walking Deck Assembly out of the Walking Belt, and fl ip over so the Walking Belt Guides are exposed.
Note: the Walking Deck is designed for wear on both sides of it. If this is the fi rst time removing the Walking Deck, a replacement Deck may not be
required. Flip the Walking Deck and use the unworn side as the "new Walking Deck".
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