Life Fitness 9500 Series Service Manual page 41

Life Fitness Model 9500 Series HR and Telemetry Equipped Treadmills
How To... REMOVE AND REPLACE THE STRIDING BELT
Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, hex key wrench set, socket and ratchet set
ATTENTION:
WHENEVER INSTALLING A NEW STRIDING BELT. IF THE DECK IS TO BE FLIPPED,
WIPE IT CLEAN WITH SOAP AND WATER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
Step 1
Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and by unplugging the machine at the electrical outlet.
Step 2
Use a hex key wrench to remove the three SCREWS from each of the (user right side) FRONT
and REAR FRAME CAPS. Remove the FRONT BELT GUARD.
Step 3
At the location where the FRONT FRAME CAP was removed is the BELT TENSIONING BOLT.
The BOLT threads into a NYLON BLOCK which you can see through the slot in the FRAME
above it. Measure and note the distance from the NYLON BLOCK to the end of the slot or mark
the decal (if present) to locate the current position of the NYLON BLOCK where it meets the
threaded portion of the TENSIONING BOLT.
Step 4
Slacken the STRIDING BELT for removal by turning the BELT TENSIONING BOLT counter-
clockwise with a socket and ratchet wrench.
Step 5
Remove the two SCREWS securing the POWER CORD BRACKET to the FRAME. Remove the
POWER CORD BRACKET and unplug the POWER CORD.
Step 6
With the help of another person, slowly tilt the unit on to the user left side for access to the underside.
Step 7
Remove the four SCREWS securing the REAR ROLLER GUARD to the FRAME. Remove the GUARD and set it
aside.
Step 8
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four SCREWS securing the RIGHT HANDRAIL FOOT COVER to the
RIGHT HANDRAIL. Remove the FOOT COVER.
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THE DECK MUST BE REPLACED OR FLIPPED TO AN UNUSED SIDE
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