Belt Adjustments And Tension - Keys Fitness 8800 Owner's Manual

Belt Adjustment and Tension
8elt adjustment and tension performs two functions: adjustment for tension and centering. Your
new treadmill comes pre-adjusted from the factory for tension and centering. Please follow the
procedures below if the belt shifts left or right or if the belt slips while walking:
WALKING BELT HAS SHIFTING TO THE LEFT (Diagram 1}
First, unplug the power cord from the surge protector. Using the hex key provided, turn the left rear
roller adjustment bolt Vi turn in the clockwise direction. Plug the power cord back into the surge
protector ar.d run the treadmill at 2.5 mph. You should see the belt start to correct itself, moving
back towards the center. Repeat the above procedure until the walking belt is centered. It may be
necessary to set walking belt tension once you have completed this procedure if the belt feels like it
is slipping while walking, Refer to below to the 'Walking Belt Slipping11 instructions.
WALKING BELT HAS SHIFTING TO THE RIGHT (Diagram 2)
First, unplug the power cord from the surge protector. Using the hex key provided, turn the right
rear roller adjustment bolt % turn in the clockwise direction. Plug the power cord back into the
surge protector and run the treadmill at 2.5 mph. You should see the belt start to correct itself,
moving back towards the center. Repeat the above procedure until the walking belt is centered. It
may be necessary to set walking belt tension once you have completed this procedure if the belt
feels like it is slipping while walking. Refer to below to the Walking Belt Slipping'' instructions.
WALKING BELT IS SLIPPING DURING USE (Diagram 3)
First, unplug the power cord from the surge protector. Using the hex key provided, tom both left
and right rear roller adjustment bolts the same distance, usually a Vi turn in the clockwise direction.
Plug the power cord back into the surge protector and run the treadmill at 2.5 mph. You should
now walk on the belt to determine if the belt is still slipping. Repeat the above procedure until the
walking belt is not slipping. The tension should be just tight enough not to slip.
WARNING: Incorrect tension adjustment (too tight) may cause pre-mature roller failure. Do
not over tighten.
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