Drive Belt Tension Adjustment - Precor Energy Series Service Manual

9. Switch the power ON. Then start a manual program and operate the incline several times from
the minimum to maximum incline levels. Verify that the incline is operating normally.
10. Verify operation and return to service, see "Operation Verification Test" procedure.

Drive Belt Tension Adjustment

Set the treadmill circuit breaker in the "OFF" position and unplug the line cord from the wall
1.
outlet.
2. Remove the hood.
3. Place the drive belt tension gauge on the drive
belt.
4. The gauge should read approximately 80
pounds. The drive belt tension is acceptable if it
in the range of 70 to 90 pounds.
5. If the drive belt tension is less than 70 or greater
than 90 pounds, slightly loosen the four drive
motor mounting bolts. The drive motor mounts
slotted holes allowing the drive motor to be
move forward or rearward. Move the drive motor
forward or rearwards, as required, until the belt
gauge reads approximately 80 inch/pounds and
tighten the four drive motor mounting bolts. See
Diagram 4.3. Momentarily remove the drive belt
tension gauge from the drive belt. Replace the
drive belt tension gauge on the drive belt and re-adjust the drive belt tension, if necessary.
Torque the four drive motor mounting bolts to 180 inch pounds.
6. Re-install the hood.
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