How To...adjust And Tension The Striding Belt - Life Fitness 4000 Service Manual

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How To... ADJUST AND TENSION THE STRIDING BELT
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Tools Required: Hex key wrench set, phillips screwdriver
Step 3
Repeat adjustments until the STRIDING BELT appears centered. Allow the machine to continue running for
several minutes to observe if the tracking remains stabilized.
CAUTION: DO NOT MOVE OR PLACE YOUR HANDS UNDER THE UNIT WHILE THE MACHINE IS
PLUGGED INTO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
It is EXTREMELY important that the treadmill be correctly leveled prior to any tracking adjustments.
An unstable unit may cause Striding Belt misalignment.
Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt
Step 1
Locate the two BELT TENSIONING BOLTS on each side of the REAR ROLLER MOUNTING BRACKETS. The
TENSIONING BOLTS are accessible from the holes provided in the ENDCAPS.
Step 2
Enter the Manual program and run unit for five minutes at 5.0 mph.DO NOT run on the BELT.
Step 3
Using the speed decrease button , bring the STRIDING BELT speed down to 2 mph. With the STRIDING BELT
speed at 2 mph., tightly grasp the HANDRAILS and attempt to stall the STRIDING BELT. If the STRIDING BELT
slips, continue to Step 4. if it does not slip, the tension is correct.
Step 4
Stop the treadmill and alternately turn the STRIDING BELT TENSIONING BOLTS 1/4 turn clock-wise to tension,
NOT exceeding one full turn. (See Tracking (Centering) an Existing or New Striding Belt on previous page.
Repeat Step 3.)
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