Tracking And Tensioning - Landice L Series Diagnostic And Service Manual

Proper tensioning of the Treadbelt and Drive Belt are necessary to insure smooth operation
and long life for your treadmill. As these components may stretch as part of their normal break
in period it is one of the few things we ask our customers to do in maintenance of their
treadmills. The following illustrates how to tension the Treadbelt and Drive Belt.
Drive Belts are pretensioned before the treadmill leaves the factory. Adjustments are ONLY
necessary when Drive Belt is slipping during use.
To test for tightness:
1. Remove motor cover.
2. With mill running at 2mph walk on treadbelt.
3. If Drive Belt is moving front roller with no slippage then drive belt is correctly tensioned.
Check the tension on the Drive Belt by placing the Drive Belt between your thumb and forefinger
and twisting.
The proper twist is 45°. If the belt needs to be adjusted use a 7/16" socket and turn the bolt
underneath the motor pan attached to the hook screw.
CAUTION: NEVER OVERTENSION THE DRIVE BELT. TIGHTEN ONLY TILL SLIPPING
STOPS. OVER TIGHTENING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE MOTOR AND
WILL VOID THE MOTOR'S WARRANTY.

TRACKING AND TENSIONING

Check Drive Belt tension
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