Elevation Actuator Replacement/Adjustment - Trackmaster FVX325 Field Service Manual

Elevation Actuator Replacement / Adjustment
Tools Required
2 - 9/16" wrenches or sockets
3/8" wide Flat blade screwdriver
Shipping blanket, carpet, or cardboard
1/4" Hex nut driver or flat blade screw driver
Tape measure
Moly based grease
Approximate time to complete 1.5 hrs
1.
Turn the treadmill main power switch to the off position.
2.
Unplug the Treadmill from the wall receptacle.
3.
Allow treadmill to discharge for 3 minutes.
4.
Move the treadmill to an area large enough to lay it on its side.
5.
Slide the hood grommets up on the TMX Series center handrail approximately
2'.
6.
Remove the three hood securing bolts on the lower front end of treadmill.
7.
Slide hood up on TMX Series treadmill center rail and force past the grommets,
allow hood to hang from grommets. On the FVX Series treadmill set hood to the
side of treadmill.
8.
Unplug the treadmills actuator harness this is a six-conductor connector attached
to the actuator.
9.
Clip the Zip tie that holds the wire to the motor pan gusset.
10.
Remove the top bolt and nut from the actuator; watch out for nylon washers on
each side of the actuator.
11.
With blanket in suitable spot place a foot on the treadmills side channel and grasp
the hand rail, pull the treadmill towards you and allow it to gently come to rest on
its side.
12.
Remove the bottom bolt and nut from the actuator; watch out for nylon washers
on each side of the actuator tube.
13.
Prior to installing the new actuator, turn it to view it from the bottom (tube end).
Lightly turn the tube clockwise until it bottoms the threads or stops, do not force
it to turn the motor! Now turn it counter clockwise a half turn (180°) and
continue turning it until the bolt hole in the tube is aligned with the holes as it is
installed.
14.
Reverse procedure to install the actuator back into the treadmill. Be sure to use
quality moly based grease on both the bolts retaining it.
Note: Over tightening the lower bolt will lead to a popping or creaking noise, as the
treadmill is elevating.
15.
After installation, follow the calibration of grade using the grade recalibration
instruction for your model treadmill, then check for proper operation.
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FVX, TMX Series Service Manual
TRACKMASTER
August, 2006