Drive Belt Replacement - Horizon Fitness T101S Service Manual

CHAPTER 6: Part Replacement Guide

6.9 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

1) Turn off power to the treadmill and disconnect the power cord.
2) Remove the motor cover as outlined in Section 6.1.
3) Use a hook or loop of wire to remove the spring from the drive belt tensioner (Figure A).
FIGURE A
4) The tensioner should now pivot away from the drive belt
5) With the tension on the drive belt relieved it can be walked off of the motor pulley
6) Loosen the rear roller screws to relieve tension on the running belt.
7) Remove the two 8 mm screws from front roller.
8) Lift the roller and remove the old drive belt
9) Reverse Steps 1-8 to install a new drive belt.
NOTE: After installing a new belt, check it for correct alignment to the motor pulley before setting the tensioner in place.
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