Life Fitness T5-0 User Manual page 69

How To Use: T5-0 T5-5 & T7.0
How to Center and Tension the Striding Belt
After the treadmill has been installed and leveled, the belt must be checked to confirm
proper tracking. First, plug the power cord into a suitable outlet. See the topic titled
Electrical Requirements, which appears earlier in this manual, for details. Then, turn
the treadmill ON.
Stand on the side rails of the treadmill and straddle the belt. Press the QUICK START
key and increase the speed to 4.0-MPH (6.4KPH) using the SPEED UP ARROW key.
A A
If the striding belt moves to the right, turn the right tension bolt (A) a quarter-turn
clockwise with provided 6mm Allen wrench, and then turn the left tension bolt a
quarter-turn counter-clockwise (see Figure).
This sets the striding belt tracking back to the center of the roller.
B B
If the striding belt moves to the left, turn the left tension bolt a quarter-turn clockwise
and then turn the right tension bolt a quarter-turn counter-clockwise to start striding
belt tracking bock to the center of the roller.
Repeat adjustments until the striding belt appears centered. The belt should be centered on the roller with an equal distance
of approximately 5/8" (B) on both sides from the belt to end of roller. Allow the machine to continue running for several
minutes to observe if the tracking remains stabilized.
If the striding belt is slipping or feels loose then the belt needs to be tightened. Turn the right tension bolt (A) and
left tension bolt (B) a quarter-turn clockwise to tighten. If still loose turn both tension bolts a quarter-turn clockwise.
NOTE: Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction. If, after one full turn, the belt does not track properly,
contact Customer Support Services. The phone numbers are listed in How to Obtain Service section.
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