Tread Belt Tension - True ZTX 825HRC Owner's Manual

Section A
Tread Belt Adjustment

Tread Belt Tension

Your treadmill's tread belt has been properly tensioned at the factory. To assure maximum
life of the tread belt, roller, and drive motor, make sure the tread belt tension is set
correctly. Make sure that the tread belt is aligned before you adjust the tension.
CAUTION:
When walking on tread belt to test tension, hold onto the
handrails. Tread belt slip can cause loss of balance.
La Prudence:
En marchant sur la ceinture de chape pour essayer la tension,
tenir le handrails. L'erreur de ceinture de chape peut causer la
perte d'équilibre.
1. Stand beside your treadmill and follow the operating
instructions for running the treadmill in Manual Mode at
5 MPH.
See the Manual Mode Section for your treadmill.
2. Turn both rear roller adjustment
bolts counterclockwise in equal
1/4 turn increments until the
tread belt just begins slipping
while walking on it.
When walking on the tread belt be sure
to attach the SAFETY KEY lanyard clip
to your clothing about waist height.
3. Turn both rear roller adjustment
bolts clockwise in equal 1/4 turn increments until the tread
belt stops slipping while walking on it. Test after each
adjustment.
4. Run on tread belt to ensure that the tread belt does not slip
under normal use.
When running on the tread belt be sure to attach the SAFETY KEY lanyard
clip to your clothing about waist height.
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If the belt does not slip, your treadmill belt tension has been properly set.
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If the belt slips, readjust it until it does not.
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(If Tread Belt is Slipping)