Tensioning The Running Belt; Centering The Running Belt; If The Running Belt Is Too Far To The Right Side; If The Running Is Too Far To The Left Side - Horizon Fitness T72 User Manual

TENSIONING T HERUNNING BELT
The running belt has been properly adjusted at the
factory before it was shipped. At times the belt can
moveoff-center during shipment.
CAUTION: R unning belt should NOT be moving during
tensioning. Over-tightening the running belt can
cause excessivewear on the treadmill as well as its
components. Neverover-tighten the belt.
If youcan feela slipping sensation whenrunning onthe
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 commonadjustment.
Toeliminate this slipping, TURNTHETREADMILL O FF
and tension BOTHTHEREAR ROLLER BOLTS using the
supplied Allen wrench, turning them 1/4 TURNto the
right as shown. Turn the treadmill on and check for
slipping. Repeat if necessary,but NEVERTURNthe
roller bolts morethan 1/4 turn at a time. Belt is properly
tensionedwhen the slipping sensation is gone.
Belt istoofar tothe right side
Belt is toofar tothe leftside
CENTERING THE RUNNING BELT
Therunning belt has beenproperlyadjusted at the
factorybeforeit was shipped.At times the belt can
moveoff-center during shipment. Beforeoperating the
treadmill, make sure the belt is centeredand remains
centered to maintain smooth operation.
CAUTION: Do not run belt faster than 1/2 mph while
centering. Keepfingers, 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 TURNat a time (using
the supplied Allen wrench).Check the belt alignment.
Allow belt to run a full cycleto gaugeif moreadjustment
is needed.Repeatif 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-clockwise1/4 TURN at a time
(using the supplied Allen wrench). Check the belt
alignment.Allow belt to run a full cycletogauge if more
adjustment is needed.Repeat if necessary,until the
belt remains centered during use.