Tensioning The Running Belt - Horizon Fitness RST5.6 Assembly & User's Manual

TENSIONING THE RUNNING BELT

The running belt has been properly adjusted at the
factory before it was shipped. At times the belt can
move off-center during shipment.
CAUTION: Running belt should NOT be moving during
tensioning. Over-tightening the running belt can
cause excessive wear on the treadmill as well as its
components. Never over-tighten the belt.
If you can feel a slipping sensation when running on
the treadmill, the running belt must be tightened. In
most cases, the belt has stretched from use, causing
the belt to slip. This is a normal and common
adjustment. To eliminate this slipping, TURN THE
TREADMILL OFF and tension BOTH THE REAR ROLLER
BOLTS using the supplied allen wrench, turning them
1/4 TURN to the right as shown. Turn the treadmill
on and check for slipping. Repeat if necessary, but
NEVER TURN the roller bolts more than 1/4 turn at
a time. Belt is properly tensioned when the slipping
sensation is gone.
Belt is too far to the right side
Belt is too far to the left side
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CENTERING THE RUNNING BELT
The running belt has been properly adjusted at
the factory before it was shipped. At times the
belt can move off-center during shipment. Before
operating the treadmill, make sure the belt is
centered and remains centered to maintain
smooth operation.
CAUTION: Do not run belt faster than 1/2 mph
while centering. Keep fingers, hair and clothing
away from belt at all times.
If the running belt is too far to the right
side:
With the treadmill running at 1/2 mph, turn
the right adjustment bolt clockwise 1/4 TURN at
a time (using the supplied allen wrench). Check
the belt alignment. Allow belt to run a full cycle
to gauge if more adjustment is needed. Repeat if
necessary, until the belt remains centered during
use.
If the running belt is too far to the left
side:
With the treadmill running at 1/2 mph, turn
the right adjustment bolt counter-clockwise 1/4
TURN at a time (using the supplied allen wrench).
Check the belt alignment. Allow belt to run a full
cycle to gauge if more adjustment is needed.
Repeat if necessary, until the belt remains centered
during use.