Procedure 4.2 - Adjusting Drive Belt Tension - Precor C954 Serivce Manual

Procedure 4.2 - Adjusting Drive Belt Tension

1. Set the treadmill circuit breaker in the "off" position and unplug the line cord from the wall
outlet.
2. Remove the hood.
3. Place the drive belt tension gauge on the drive belt as shown in Diagram 4.2.
Diagram 4.2 - Drive Belt Tension Gauge
4. The gauge should read approximately 80 pounds. The drive belt tension is acceptable if it is
in the range of 70 to 90 pounds.
5. Version 1 & 2 units, only. Skip to step 6 for version 3 units. If the drive belt tension is
less than 70 or greater than 90 pounds, adjust the drive belt adjustment bolt until the belt
gauge reads approximately 80 pounds. See Diagram 4.3. Momentarily remove the drive belt
tension gauge from the drive belt. Replace the drive belt tension gauge on the drive belt and
re-adjust the drive belt tension, if necessary. Skip to step 7.
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