Life Fitness 5500HR Service Manual page 5

Life Fitness Model 5500HR Treadmill
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom: "Slowdown". Belt slips during footfall or desired speed is reduced.
Malfunction
Belt slips during footfall
Desired speed is reduced
Probable Cause
Insufficient power source.
Belt slips on front roller during
stall test.
Drive belt slips on sheave.
User is pushing striding belt.
Belt/Deck Malfunction.
•
Deck laminate is worn
through.
•
Underside of striding belt is
worn or glazed (hard,
glossy).
Corrective Action
q
Plug treadmill into a dedicated 120V,
15 amp circuit. (See Operations
Manual)
q
Check belt & re-tension as necessary.
q
Check belt & re-tension as necessary.
q
Inspect belt and deck for excessive
wear. Replace any defective part.
q
Perform "Power Mode" test.
(See Diagnostics Section)
q
Replace deck and belt.
For Assistance Call:
Life Fitness Customer Support Services
1-847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737
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