Tensioning The Running Belt - Horizon Fitness T61 User Manual

TENSIONING THE RUNNING BELT

NOTE: Running belt should NOT be moving during
adjustments
If you can feel a slipping sensation when running on
the treadmill, the running belt must be tightened.
In most cases, the belt has stretched from use,
causing the belt to slip. This is a normal and common
adjustment. To eliminate this slipping, turn the
treadmill off and tension BOTH THE REAR ROLLER
BOLTS BOLTS using the supplied Allen wrench, turning them BOLTS using the supplied Allen wrench, turning them
1/4 TURN to the right as shown. Turn the treadmill
on and check for slipping. Repeat if necessary, but
NEVER TURN the roller bolts more than 1/4 turn at
a time. Belt is properly tensioned when the slipping
sensation is gone.
Belt is too far to the right side
Belt is too far to the left side
CENTERING THE RUNNING BELT
The running belt has been properly adjusted at the
factory before it was shipped. At times the belt can
move off-center during shipment. Before operating the
treadmill, make sure the belt is centered and remains
centered to maintain smooth operation.
CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not run belt faster than 1/2 mph while CAUTION: Do not run belt faster than 1/2 mph while
making adjustments. Keep fingers, hair and clothing
away from belt at all times.
If the running belt is too far to the right side:
With the treadmill running at 1/2 mph, turn the right
adjustment bolt clockwise 1/4 TURN at a time (using
the supplied Allen wrench). Check the belt alignment.
Allow belt to run a full cycle to gauge if more adjustment
is needed. Repeat if necessary, until the belt remains
centered during use.
If the running belt is too far to the left side:
With the treadmill running at 1/2 mph, turn the right
adjustment bolt counter-clockwise 1/4 TURN at a time
(using the supplied Allen wrench). Check the belt
alignment. Allow belt to run a full cycle to gauge if more
adjustment is needed. Repeat if necessary, until the belt
remains centered during use.
TURN TURN at a time (using
TURN TURN at a time
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