Bowflex TreadClimber 1000 Assembly Manual page 25

Condition / Problem
Hesitation or belt slipping
when walking on unit
"Tick" sound once per revolu-
tion or scraping noise from
under treadle
Floors Climbed Display not
updating
Troubleshooting
Things to Check
Belt tension
Walking belt tension
Drive belt
Belt alignment
Size of steps taken
Step sensor
Solution
If belt hesitates or slips when walking on unit
it may be caused by either a loose walking belt
or a loose drive belt. To determine the cause
perform the following test: Stand beside Tread-
Climber® fitness machine and set speed to 2
MPH. Step on one treadle and attempt to stop
movement. If one belt stops but roller at rear
and other belt continue to turn walking belt ten-
sion should be adjusted. If both belts stop but
motor is still turning the drive belt tension should
be adjusted.
Adjust walking belt tension at the front of the unit
using the provided hex wrench on the exposed
adjustment bolts located on each side of each
front roller. Be sure to adjust both bolts on each
roller the same amount as to not disrupt belt
alignment. Tighten (turn clockwise) each adjust-
ment bolt in full turn increments. After each
adjustment, restart unit and check to see if belt
slippage has been eliminated. Repeat if neces-
sary. If slipping feel persists after several adjust-
ments, stop and refer to drive belt checklist.
Unplug power from unit. Wait 5-minutes to
ensure no residual power remains. Turn unit on
its side to expose its underside. Verify shipping
bolt has been removed. If bolt is not present,
return machine to upright posiition. Remove
left rear plastic cover to expose "v" belt drive
line and motor. Tighten nut on the motor tension
bolt located on front side of motor in 1/2 turn
increments until drive belt slippage is eliminated
- DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Replace cover when
finished.
Belt seam may be contacting metal belt guide
under treadle. Slight adjustment of belt should
alleviate noise. Follow belt alignment procedure
in Owner's Manual.
In order for a step to register, the pedals must
pass each other completely. This ensures that
the magnet on the treadle passes the step sen-
sor. Make sure treadles are not locked in tread-
mill mode and that they are moving enough to
register a step.
Be sure step sensor wire is connected at rear of
machine.
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