Bowflex Treadmills 5 Series - Manual (Page 30)

Taking Care of Your Treadmill
Just like changing the oil in your car or replacing a fi lter in
your home’s heating and cooling system, a little preventive
maintenance will insure your treadmill will operate smoothly
and quietly for years to come.
Walking Belt Tension
As walking belts tend to stretch slightly with use, the
walking belt may occasionally need to be tightened. If the
walking belt is too loose, you may fi nd the belt stops while
running or walking, while the motor continues to run. DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE BELT. This will cause reduced
motor performance and can cause roller damage. When
properly tensioned, you should be able to lift the side of the
belt about 2-3 inches (5-7 centimeters). A quick test for belt
tension: you should be able to fi t three fi ngers under the
edge of the belt.
To tighten belt:
Use the hex key provided with the treadmill. Place the hex
key in the hole in left end cap and into the socket of the
adjustment screw. Turn key one full turn clockwise. Then
place hex key in hole in right end cap and turn key one
full turn clockwise. Check the tension of the belt. Continue
back and forth until belt is at the correct tension. Make
sure to adjust both sides equally to ensure correct belt
alignment.
Walking Belt Centering
The walking belt may occasionally need to be centered.
First be certain that belt is tensioned properly (see above).
Run the treadmill at about 3.5 mph (6 kph). Place the hex
key through the hole in the left end cap and into the socket
of the adjustment screw.
If belt has moved to the right:
Turn the right adjustment screw 1/2 turn clockwise,
then turn the left adjustment screw 1/2 turn
counterclockwise. If belt does not move, repeat until
belt is centered.
If the belt has moved to the left:
Turn the right adjustment screw 1/2 turn
counterclockwise, then turn the left adjustment screw
1/2 turn clockwise. If belt does not move, repeat until
belt is centered. Then recheck tension of the belt (see
above).
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