Schwinn Journey 8.5 870 Assembly Manual page 51

Condition/Problem
Fan will not turn on or will
not turn off
Fan will not turn on, but
Console operates
Unit rocks/does not sit
level
Thumping sound when belt
operates
Walking belt not aligned
Motor sounds strained
Hesitation or walking belt
slips when in use
Belt stops moving while in
use
Things to Check
Reset machine
Check for blockage of fan
Check leveler adjustment
Check surface under unit
Walking belt
Machine leveling
Walking belt tension and
alignment
Silicone lubrication on
walking belt
Belt tension
Safety key
Motor overload
Unplug unit from electrical outlet for 5 minutes. Reconnect to
outlet.
Unplug unit from electrical outlet for 5 minutes. Remove material
from fan. If necessary, detach the Console to help with removal.
Replace the Console if unable to remove blockage.
Adjust levelers until machine is level.
Adjustment may not be able to compensate for extremely uneven
surfaces. Move machine to level area.
Walking belt needs to be used for wear in period. Sound will go
away after the wear in period.
Make sure the machine is level. Refer to the procedure for level-
ing the machine in this manual.
Make sure the walking belt is centered and tension is correct.
Refer to the procedures for adjusting tension and aligning the belt
in this manual.
Apply silicone to the inner surface of the walking belt. Refer to
the belt lubrication procedure in this manual.
Adjust the belt tension at the rear of the machine. Refer to the
procedure for adjusting belt tension in this manual.
Plug Safety Key into Console. (See Emergency Stop Procedure
in the Important Safety Instructions section.)
Unit may be overloaded and draw too much current, which
causes power to turn off to protect motor. Refer to maintenance
schedule for belt lubrication. Make sure the walking belt tension
is correct, and start unit again.
If the above steps do not resolve the problem, contact Customer
Care for further assistance.
Solution
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