Running Belt Replacement - Matrix TF30 Service Manual

3.6 RUNN ING BELT REPLA CEMENT
1) Remove the motor cover as outlined in Section 3.1.
2) Remove the rear roller as outline d in Section 3.2.
3) Remove the running deck as outlined in Section 3.4.
4) Remove the front roller as outlined in Section 3.5.( Fig-2)
5) Remove the running belt
5) Revers e Steps 1-5 to install a running belt.
Note1:
1. Adjust running belt tension after replacement (Note 2 )
2. Th running deck is silicon on one side onTF30/TF50/TF50-2. New deck surfaces must ALWAYS be
matched to a new running belt and Only T7 -02 models is waxed deck only 1 side
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Note:2
ADJUSTIN G THE RUNNING BELT
After placing the treadmill in the position it will be used, the belt must be checked f or proper tension and
centering. The belt may need to be adjusted after the first 2 hours of use. Temperature and humidity, and
use cause the belt to stretch at different rates. If the belt starts to slip when a user is on it, be sure to follow
the direction below.
Step1: Locate the two hex head bolt on the rear of the tread mill. The bolts are located at each end of the
frame at the back of treadmill. These bolts adjust the rear roller.
Step2: There should be an equal a mount of space on either side of the running belt and the side rails. If
the belt is touching one side, turn the bolts counter clockwise approximately one full turn on each side.
Manually center the belt by pushing the belt toward the center. Tighten the bolts the same amount of turns
as they were loosened.
Step3: While the treadmill is running at 3 mph, observe the belt position. If it is moving to the right, tighten
the Right bolt by turning it clockwise 1/4 turns, and loosen the left bolt 1/4 turn . If it is moving to the left,
tighten the left tighten the left bolt by turning it clockwise 1/4 turn and loosen the right 1/4 turn. Repeat step 3
until the belt remains centered for several minutes.
Step4: Check the tension of the belt. The belt should be very snug. When a person walks or run on the belt,
it should not hesitate or slip. If this occurs, tighten the belt by turning both bolts clockwise 1/4 turn, Repeat if
necessary.
C HAPTER 3 :
Fig-1
Part Replacement Guide
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