Life Fitness T-Series Consumer Treadmills
How To... Replace The Lifespring Absorbers
Tools Required: Hex key wrench set, socket and ratchet set, and Phillips screwdriver
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. At the power switch, turn OFF the unit, then
unplug the line cord at the wall outlet.
2. Remove the motor cover screws(2) under the
front of the motor cover, then at the rear of the
cover, lift off the motor cover from the dual lock
tape.
3. Remove the left and right end caps by
removing mounting screws(2) at the back of
the unit.
4. Remove the mounting screw at the front of the
left
extrusion and one at the right front
extrusion. Slide each extrusion back off the
extrusion mounting brackets(8).
5. Loosen the rear roller tensioning bolts to
slacken the striding belt. Mark the bolt
positions to return the belt to the same
tension.
6. Remove deck screws(4) at each corner of
the deck, then lift the deck out of the
striding belt being careful of the waxed
surface.
7. Remove lifespings and clips from the
frame. Save the clips for the new
lifesprings.
8. Install new lifesprings in reverse order.
Use original clips on lifesprings.
NOTE: Position the lifespring notch as
shown.
9. Retension and center the striding belt as
described in the beginning of this section.
Motor
Cover
Power
Switch
Motor
Cover
Screws
Lifespring
Section 3
Dual
Lock
Tape
Clip
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