General Maintenance; Belt & Deck/Belt Dust; General Cleaning; Belt Adjustments - SOLE F80 Owner's Manual

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

BELT & DECK
Your treadmill uses a very high-efficient low-friction deck. Performance is maximized when the deck
is kept as clean as possible. Use a soft, damp cloth, or paper towel, wipe the edge of the belt and
the area between the belt edge and the frame. Also reach as far as practical directly under the belt
edge. This should be done once a month to extend belt and bed life. A mild soap and water solution
along with a nylon scrub brush will clean the top of the textured belt. Allow to dry before using.
BELT DUST
This occurs during normal break-in or until the belt stabilizes. Sometimes the black dust from The
belt will appear on the floor behind the treadmill, this is normal.

GENERAL CLEANING

Dirt, dust, and pet hair can block air inlets and accumulate on the running belt. Please vacuum
underneath your treadmill on a monthly basis to prevent excess build-up of dirt that can get sucked
up and get into the inner workings under the motor cover. Once a year, you should remove the
black motor hood and vacuum out dirt that may accumulate. UNPLUG POWER CORD BEFORE
THIS TASK.

BELT ADJUSTMENTS

Tread-belt Tension Adjustment - Belt tension is not critical for most users. It is very important
though for joggers and runners in order to provide a smooth, steady running surface. Adjustment
must be made from the rear roller with the 6 mm Allen wrench (132) provided in the parts package.
The adjustment bolts are located at the end of the step rails as shown in the diagram below. Note:
Adjustment is through small hole in end cap. Tracking / Tension Adjustment Tracking / Tension
Adjustment
Tighten the rear roller only enough to prevent
NOTE: Adjustment is through small hole in end cap.
slippage at the front roller. Turn the tread-belt
tension adjusting bolts 1/4 turn each and inspect
for proper tension by walking on the belt and
making sure it is not slipping or hesitating with
each step. When an adjustment is made to the
belt tension, you must be sure to turn the bolts on
both sides evenly or the belt could start tracking to
one side instead of running in the middle of the
deck.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN - Over tightening will cause belt damage and premature bearing failure.
If you tighten the belt a lot and it still slips, the problem could actually be the drive belt-located
under the motor cover - that connects the motor to the front roller. If that belt is loose it feels similar
to the walking belt being loose. Tightening the motor belt should be done by a trained service
person.
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