Precor Experience 700 Series Service Manual page 75

b. Use a 1/2" wrench to adjust the drive belt tension adjustment bolt as needed to
set the belt tension to the calibration tension specification. Monitor the tension
gauge value while making adjustments. Slide the motor forward to tighten the
tension and rearward to loosen the tension.
c. Remove the tension gauge. Then manually push the running belt so that the
drive belt moves several rotations around the drive roller and drive motor pul-
leys. Then remeasure and verify that the belt tension remained within spe-
cification. If the belt tension has changed, repeat the tension adjustment
procedure until the belt tension remains within specification.
Belt Condition
New
Used
CAUTION: Only make small incremental changes to the motor position per ten-
sion adjustment. Do not over tension the belt which could cause damage to the
belt or motor pulley mechanism.
8. Remove the tension gauge.
9. Fully tighten the four 1/2" hex head motor mount bolts and torque to specification 204
in-lbs (17 ft-lbs, 23 N-m).
10. Switch the input power ON.
11. Select QUICKSTART and operate the treadmill at 3 mph (5 kph) for 1 minute.
12. Stop the workout and switch the input power OFF.
13. Remeasure the belt tension and verify that the tension remained within specification.
If not within specification, repeat the belt tension adjustment procedure until the belt
tension remains within specification.
Belt Condition
New
Used
14. Verify that the Drive Belt alignment remains properly aligned and has not moved out
of alignment during the tension adjustment process, see
page 61.
15. Reinstall the hood cover, see
16. Switch the input power ON.
17. Verify operation and return to service, see
Contact Precor Customer Support at support@precor.com or 800.786.8404 with
any questions.
Drive Belt Tension and Alignment Adjustment
Calibration Belt Tension
110 lbs +/- 10 (50 kgs +/- 4.5)
85 lbs +/- 5 (39 kgs +/- 2)
Drive Belt Tension
100-120 lbs (45-54 kgs)
80-90 lbs (36-41 kgs)
"Hood Cover Replacement" on
"Operation Verification" on
5 Adjustment Procedures
"Drive belt alignment" on
page 88.
page 24).
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