Deck Cushion Replacement Tmx Series - Trackmaster FVX325 Field Service Manual

TRACKMASTER

Deck Cushion Replacement TMX Series

Tools Required
1/4 inch Allen wrench or socket
3/16 inch Allen wrench or socket
1/2 Inch Wrench or socket with extension
Jack stand or block capable of supporting the weight of the rear of the treadmill
Approximate Time to Complete – 60 Minutes
1. Elevate treadmill to 12%.
2. Turn treadmill main power switch to the off position.
3. Unplug treadmill plug from the wall receptacle.
4. Allow treadmill to discharge for 3 minutes.
5. Slide the hood grommets up the center handrail approximately 2'.
6. Remove the three hood securing bolts on the lower front end of treadmill.
7. Slide hood up treadmill center rail and force past the grommets, allow hood to hang from grommets.
8. Lift rear of the treadmill and place jack stands or block to support the rear of the treadmill.
9. Use the 3/16 Allen wrench or socket to remove the button head Allen bolt securing the left and right end
caps from the rear of the treadmill.
10. Remove the end caps and place to the side.
11. Use a 1/4 inch Allen wrench or socket to completely remove left and right tension bolts from rear roller.
When removing the tension bolts maintain equal tension on the bolts to avoid stripping the threads on
the tension bolt or roller.
12. Push rear roller forward as far as it will go.
13. Lift the edge of the running belt up, use 3/16 Allen wrench or socket and remove the two flat head Allen
screws which secure the running deck cross brace with the damaged deck cushions.
14. Use a 1/2 inch wrench or socket with extension to remove the two bolts securing the deck cross brace to
the treadmill side channels. Remove the cross braces from the treadmill. Use caution to avoid damaged
to the antistatic tinsel run between the two front bolts if the front cross brace is being removed.
15. Use a 1/2 inch socket to remove the rubber deck cushion(s) from the brace.
16. Replace the damaged deck cushion and use 1/2 inch socket to remove the bolt securing the rubber deck
cushion(s) from the brace.
17. Verify the placement of the deck cushion(s) by referring to the Running Belt Replacement FVX Series
assembly drawing.
18. Replace the deck brace and deck cushions, start the deck brace securing bolts but do not tighten them.
Replace the antistatic tinsel using the two front deck brace bolts if removed. (Fitness Only)
19. Lift up the edge of the running belt and slide the deck onto the deck braces. Replace the screws securing
the deck to the deck braces and tighten. Verify the guide for the deck is to the left during installation.
20. Tighten the cross brace securing bolts, use caution to avoid over tightening the bolts.
21. Align the bolt holes on the rear roller with the access hole of the end caps. Start the tensioning bolts on
the rear roller but do not tighten.
22. Replace the left and right end caps and replace securing screws.
23. Adjust the tension of the running belt; see Chapter 4 for Running Belt Tension Procedure.
24. Reinstall hood by reversing procedure.
August, 2006 FVX, TMX Series Service Manual
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