3G Cardio Elite Runner, Owner'S Manual

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BELT ADJUSTMENT:

IMPORTANT:  DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE TREADMILL BELT!  THIS WILL VOID YOUR BELT WARRANTY!

You may need to adjust the running belt during the first few weeks of use. Over time, you will need to adjust it less frequently as the running 

belt will adjust to your walking or running style. The treadmill belt may stretch or become off-center within the first few weeks or months and 

this is perfectly normal during the break-in period. 

ADJUSTING THE TREADMILL BELT TENSION:

If the running belt feels as though it is “slipping” or hesitating when you plant your foot during a run, the tension on the treadmill belt may have 

to be increased.  Again, this is normal and easy to rectify.
A. Place a hex wrench on the LEFT side tension bolt. Turn the wrench clockwise 1/4 turn to draw the rear roller and increase the belt tension.   

B.  Repeat STEP A on the RIGHT belt tension bolt. You must be sure to turn both bolts the same number of turns, so the rear roller will stay 

square relative to the frame. 

C.  After completing STEP A and STEP B, walk on the treadmill to determine if the “slip” is gone.  

D.  Repeat STEP A and STEP B until the slipping is eliminated.  

E.  Be careful not to over tighten the treadmill belt as you can create excessive pressure on the front and rear roller bearings and or tear the 

running belt seam. An excessively tightened running belt will damage the roller bearings and treadmill belt. 

F.  If your belt is no longer “slipping” but off center, STOP and read below for how to center the treadmill belt.

TO DECREASE THE TENSION ON THE TREADMILL BELT, TURN BOTH BOLTS COUNTER- CLOCKWISE THE SAME NUMBER OF 

TURNS.

IMPORTANT

: If your treadmill belt is rubbing on the side frame or is very close to touching the side frame you will need to center the 

treadmill belt with the treadmill off.  Once you adjust the rear tension bolts properly, then turn the treadmill on to 2.0mph (no faster) and 

with your foot, manually “push” the treadmill belt away from the side rail.  This will safely remove the belt from the side rail and speed 

up the “centering” process. 

CENTERING THE TREADMILL BELT 

When you walk or run, you may push off harder with one foot than the other. The severity of the deflection depends on the amount of force 

that one foot exerts in the relation to the other. This deflection can cause the treadmill belt to move off center. This deflection is normal and the 

treadmill belt should center on its own when the treadmill is unoccupied. If the treadmill belt remains consistently off-center, you will need to 

center the treadmill belt manually (see below). 
A.  Observe the treadmill belt and see if it is 

touching either the right or left side of the frame.  If 

it is, read the IMPORTANT instructions above! 

B.  Start the treadmill without anyone on the 

treadmill belt, press (SPEED UP) button until   

speed reached 3 mph.  

C. Observe whether the treadmill belt is closer to 

the right or left side of the deck. 
If you need to align the treadmill belt from the left 

side to right side, always adjust the left side bolt 

only.  The simple rule of thumb for aligning the belt 

is this:  working from the (user) left side bolt, if you need 

to move the belt to the right, “tighten” the left side bolt 

(turn clockwise in 1/4 turns only).  This will move the belt 

slightly to the right.  
If you need to align the belt to the left, “loosen” the 

left side bolt (turn the bolt counter clockwise in 1/4 

turns only).  This will move the treadmill belt to the left.  

Anytime you need to either tighten the belt or align the 

belt, you should have the treadmill running at around 3.0 

mph.  Also, these adjustments can take up to 30 seconds to alter the position of the belt so be patient.  

NEVER OVER TIGHTEN THE TREADMILL BELT AS IT WILL RUIN YOUR TREADMILL!

You may need to adjust the running belt during the first few weeks of use. All running belts are properly set at 

the factory. It may stretch or be off-center after use. Stretching is normal during the break-in period.

ADJUSTING THE BELT TENSION

If the running belt feels as though it is "slipping" or hesitating when you plant your foot during a run, the 

tension on the running belt may have to be increased.

TO INCREASE THE RUNNING BELT TENSION:

A. Place 8MM wrench on the left belt tension bolt. Turn the wrench clockwise 1/4 turn to draw the rear roller 

and increase the belt tension.

B. Repeat STEP A for the right belt tension bolt. You must be sure to turn both bolts the same number of 

turns, so the rear roller will stay square relative to the frame.

C. Repeat STEP A and STEP B until the slipping is eliminated.

D. Be careful not to tighten the running belt tension too much as you can create excessive pressure on the 

front and rear roller bearings. An excessively tightened running belt may damage the roller bearings that 

would result in bearing noise from the front and rear rollers.

TO DECREASE THE TENSION ON THE RUNNING BELT, TURN BOTH BOLTS COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE THE SAME NUMBER OF TURNS.

CENTERING THE RUNNING BELT

When you run, you may push off harder with one foot than with another. The severity of the deflection depends on 

the amount of force that one foot exerts in the relation to the other. This deflection  can cause the belt  to move off-

center. This deflection is normal and the running belt will centre when no body is on the running belt. If the running 

belt remains consistently off-center, you will need to centre the running belt manually.

A).

 Start the treadmill without anyone on the running belt, press (SPEED UP ) bottom until speed reached 6kph.

B).

 Observe whether the running belt is toward the right or left side of the deck.

a. If toward the left side of the deck

     Using wrench, turn the left adjustment bolt clockwise 1/4,  turn the right adjustment bolt counterclockwise 

1/4.

b. If toward the right side of the deck

     Using wrench, turn the right adjustment bolt clockwise 1/4,  turn the left adjustment bolt counterclockwise 

1/4.

c. If the belt is still not centered, repeats the above steps until the running belt is on center.

C).

 After the belt is centered, increase the speed to 16kph and verify that it is running smoothly. Repeat the 

above steps if it is necessary.

or 

or 

BELT ADJUSTMENT

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BELT ADJUSTMENT

Front Roller

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

You may need to adjust the running belt during the first few weeks of use. All running belts are properly set at 

the factory. It may stretch or be off-center after use. Stretching is normal during the break-in period.

ADJUSTING THE BELT TENSION

If the running belt feels as though it is "slipping" or hesitating when you plant your foot during a run, the 

tension on the running belt may have to be increased.

TO INCREASE THE RUNNING BELT TENSION:

A. Place 8MM wrench on the left belt tension bolt. Turn the wrench clockwise 1/4 turn to draw the rear roller 

and increase the belt tension.

B. Repeat STEP A for the right belt tension bolt. You must be sure to turn both bolts the same number of 

turns, so the rear roller will stay square relative to the frame.

C. Repeat STEP A and STEP B until the slipping is eliminated.

D. Be careful not to tighten the running belt tension too much as you can create excessive pressure on the 

front and rear roller bearings. An excessively tightened running belt may damage the roller bearings that 

would result in bearing noise from the front and rear rollers.

TO DECREASE THE TENSION ON THE RUNNING BELT, TURN BOTH BOLTS COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE THE SAME NUMBER OF TURNS.

CENTERING THE RUNNING BELT

When you run, you may push off harder with one foot than with another. The severity of the deflection depends on 

the amount of force that one foot exerts in the relation to the other. This deflection  can cause the belt  to move off-

center. This deflection is normal and the running belt will centre when no body is on the running belt. If the running 

belt remains consistently off-center, you will need to centre the running belt manually.

A).

 Start the treadmill without anyone on the running belt, press (SPEED UP ) bottom until speed reached 6kph.

B).

 Observe whether the running belt is toward the right or left side of the deck.

a. If toward the left side of the deck

     Using wrench, turn the left adjustment bolt clockwise 1/4,  turn the right adjustment bolt counterclockwise 

1/4.

b. If toward the right side of the deck

     Using wrench, turn the right adjustment bolt clockwise 1/4,  turn the left adjustment bolt counterclockwise 

1/4.

c. If the belt is still not centered, repeats the above steps until the running belt is on center.

C).

 After the belt is centered, increase the speed to 16kph and verify that it is running smoothly. Repeat the 

above steps if it is necessary.

or 

or 

BELT ADJUSTMENT

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BELT ADJUSTMENT

Front Roller

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

You may need to adjust the running belt during the first few weeks of use. All running belts are properly set at 

the factory. It may stretch or be off-center after use. Stretching is normal during the break-in period.

ADJUSTING THE BELT TENSION

If the running belt feels as though it is "slipping" or hesitating when you plant your foot during a run, the 

tension on the running belt may have to be increased.

TO INCREASE THE RUNNING BELT TENSION:

A. Place 8MM wrench on the left belt tension bolt. Turn the wrench clockwise 1/4 turn to draw the rear roller 

and increase the belt tension.

B. Repeat STEP A for the right belt tension bolt. You must be sure to turn both bolts the same number of 

turns, so the rear roller will stay square relative to the frame.

C. Repeat STEP A and STEP B until the slipping is eliminated.

D. Be careful not to tighten the running belt tension too much as you can create excessive pressure on the 

front and rear roller bearings. An excessively tightened running belt may damage the roller bearings that 

would result in bearing noise from the front and rear rollers.

TO DECREASE THE TENSION ON THE RUNNING BELT, TURN BOTH BOLTS COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE THE SAME NUMBER OF TURNS.

CENTERING THE RUNNING BELT

When you run, you may push off harder with one foot than with another. The severity of the deflection depends on 

the amount of force that one foot exerts in the relation to the other. This deflection  can cause the belt  to move off-

center. This deflection is normal and the running belt will centre when no body is on the running belt. If the running 

belt remains consistently off-center, you will need to centre the running belt manually.

A).

 Start the treadmill without anyone on the running belt, press (SPEED UP ) bottom until speed reached 6kph.

B).

 Observe whether the running belt is toward the right or left side of the deck.

a. If toward the left side of the deck

     Using wrench, turn the left adjustment bolt clockwise 1/4,  turn the right adjustment bolt counterclockwise 

1/4.

b. If toward the right side of the deck

     Using wrench, turn the right adjustment bolt clockwise 1/4,  turn the left adjustment bolt counterclockwise 

1/4.

c. If the belt is still not centered, repeats the above steps until the running belt is on center.

C).

 After the belt is centered, increase the speed to 16kph and verify that it is running smoothly. Repeat the 

above steps if it is necessary.

or 

or 

BELT ADJUSTMENT

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BELT ADJUSTMENT

Front Roller

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

You may need to adjust the running belt during the first few weeks of use. All running belts are properly set at 

the factory. It may stretch or be off-center after use. Stretching is normal during the break-in period.

ADJUSTING THE BELT TENSION

If the running belt feels as though it is "slipping" or hesitating when you plant your foot during a run, the 

tension on the running belt may have to be increased.

TO INCREASE THE RUNNING BELT TENSION:

A. Place 8MM wrench on the left belt tension bolt. Turn the wrench clockwise 1/4 turn to draw the rear roller 

and increase the belt tension.

B. Repeat STEP A for the right belt tension bolt. You must be sure to turn both bolts the same number of 

turns, so the rear roller will stay square relative to the frame.

C. Repeat STEP A and STEP B until the slipping is eliminated.

D. Be careful not to tighten the running belt tension too much as you can create excessive pressure on the 

front and rear roller bearings. An excessively tightened running belt may damage the roller bearings that 

would result in bearing noise from the front and rear rollers.

TO DECREASE THE TENSION ON THE RUNNING BELT, TURN BOTH BOLTS COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE THE SAME NUMBER OF TURNS.

CENTERING THE RUNNING BELT

When you run, you may push off harder with one foot than with another. The severity of the deflection depends on 

the amount of force that one foot exerts in the relation to the other. This deflection  can cause the belt  to move off-

center. This deflection is normal and the running belt will centre when no body is on the running belt. If the running 

belt remains consistently off-center, you will need to centre the running belt manually.

A).

 Start the treadmill without anyone on the running belt, press (SPEED UP ) bottom until speed reached 6kph.

B).

 Observe whether the running belt is toward the right or left side of the deck.

a. If toward the left side of the deck

     Using wrench, turn the left adjustment bolt clockwise 1/4,  turn the right adjustment bolt counterclockwise 

1/4.

b. If toward the right side of the deck

     Using wrench, turn the right adjustment bolt clockwise 1/4,  turn the left adjustment bolt counterclockwise 

1/4.

c. If the belt is still not centered, repeats the above steps until the running belt is on center.

C).

 After the belt is centered, increase the speed to 16kph and verify that it is running smoothly. Repeat the 

above steps if it is necessary.

or 

or 

BELT ADJUSTMENT

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BELT ADJUSTMENT

Front Roller

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

BELT ADJUSTMENT