Life Fitness 8500 Manual page 37

Correcting the striding belt position
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If the striding belt has moved to the right, turn the right tension bolt 1/4 turn
clock-wise and then turn the left tension bolt 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to start
striding belt tracking back to center of roller.
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If the striding belt has moved to the left, turn the left tension bolt 1/4 turn clock-
wise and then turn the right tension bolt 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to start
striding belt tracking back to center of roller.
CAUTION: Do not turn tensioning bolt more than 1/4 turn at one time or more than
a maximum of 1 full turn.
ATTENTION: ne tournez pas le boulon de tension de plus d'1/4 de tour la fois ou
d'un maximum d'un tour complet.
Step 4
Repeat adjustments until striding belt appears centered. Allow machine to continue
running for several minutes to observe if tracking remains stabilized.
Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt
Step 1
Enter the Manual program and run unit for five minutes at 5.0 mph (8.0 kph).
DO NOT run on belt.
Step 2
With the belt speed at 2.0 mph (3.2 kph), tightly grip the handrails and attempt to
stall the striding belt. If the belt slips, continue to Step 3. If it does not slip, the
tension is correct.
Step 3
Stop the treadmill and alternately turn the belt tensioning bolts 1/4-turn clockwise to
tension, not exceeding one full turn. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the belt no longer
slips. (See Tracking (Centering) an Existing or New Striding Belt.)
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