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ET188

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Before contacting your dealer for aid, please review the following information. It may save you
both time and expense. This list includes common problems that may not be covered under
the treadmill s warranty.

PROBLEM                                                                    

SOLUTION/CAUSE

Display does not light

                          Tether cord not in position.

Circuit breaker on front grill tripped. Push circuit breaker in
until it locks.
Plug is disconnected. Make sure plug is firmly pushed into the
AC household wall outlet.
Household circuit breaker may be tripped.
Treadmill defect. Contact your Spirit dealer.

Treadmill belt does not stay centered

Treadmill belt hesitates when walked/run on

      A user may be walking while favoring or putting more weight

on either the left or right foot. If this walking pattern is natural,
track the belt slightly off-center to the side opposite from the
belt movement. See General Maintenance section on
Treadmill belt Tension. Adjust as necessary.

Motor is not responsive / Display is lit

Make certain clock is running. If it is then service may be
needed.

Treadmill will only achieve approximately

3 mph but shows higher speed on display

       This indicates motor should be receiving power to

operate. Low AC voltage to treadmill. Do not use an
extension cord. If an extension cord is required it should be
as short as possible and heavy duty 16 gauge minimum. Low
household voltage. Contact an electrician or your Spirit dealer.
A minimum of 110 volt AC current is required.

Treadmill belt stops quickly/suddenly when

High belt/deck friction. See General Maintenance

tether cord is pulled

section on lubrication.

Treadmill trips on board 15 amp circuit

           High belt/deck friction. See Belt/deck lubrication procedure

Computer shuts off when console is

touched (on a cold day)while walking/running

Treadmill is not grounded. Static electricity is  crashing  the

computer. Refer to Grounding Instructions on page 4.

ERROR MESSAGES:

1.

LS:

   The treadmill hasn t received a speed signal for 8 seconds.

2.

 E1:

   Console memory malfunction or CPU problem.

3.

E2:

   Incline position error

Service Checklist - Diagnosis Guide

Summary of Contents for ET188

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ructions 3 Important Electrical Information 4 Important Operation Instructions 5 Assembly instructions 6 Operation of Your New Treadmill 9 General Maintenance 12 Service Checklist Diagnosis Guide 15 M...

Page 3: ...ir telephone number and the date of purchase below to make any future needed contact easy We appreciate your support and we will always remember that you are the reason that we are in business Please...

Page 4: ...nts and other caution areas that can cause harm l Keep hands away from all moving parts l Never operate the treadmill if it has a damaged cord or plug If the treadmill is not working properly call you...

Page 5: ...equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances DA...

Page 6: ...p Simply standing on the belt during slow acceleration is proper after you have learned to operate the unit l Always hold on to a handrail or hand bar while making control changes incline speed etc A...

Page 7: ...x 19mm Flat Washer 2pcs 86 13 14 mm Wrench 1pc 85 M5 M6 Allen Wrench 1pc 87 Lubricant 1pc 65 3 8 Nyloc Nut 2pcs 55 3 8 x 46mm Button Head Socket Bolt 2pcs 83 5 16 x 3 Button Head Socket Bolt 4pcs 94...

Page 8: ...1 Remove all the parts from the carton n STEP 2 Raise the upright supports into place as shown Secure the uprights with the four 5 16 x socket head bolts 83 and 5 16 flat washers 69 Assembly Instruct...

Page 9: ...install the 3 8 x 46mm socket head bolts 55 from the outside of the upright tubes 3 8 flat washers 71 and 3 8 nuts from the inside of the uprights and tighten all four bolts as tight as possible n ST...

Page 10: ...virtual miles the treadmill gone and Time shows how many hours it has been in use The display will also show a software version i e VER 1 0 The console will now be in idle mode which is the starting...

Page 11: ...n to stop training and press for 3 seconds to reset FAST Press the FAST button to increase your speed SLOW Press the SLOW button to decrease your speed MODE Press the MODE button to select different p...

Page 12: ...1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 P2 Speed settings in mph for each segment of the profile P2 1 9 2 1 2 6 3 0 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 0 2 6 2 1 1 9 Program 3 is a Running program...

Page 13: ...CORD BEFORE THIS TASK BELT ADJUSTMENTS Treadbelt Tension Adjustment Belt tension is not critical for most users It is very important for joggers and runners in order to provide a smooth steady runnin...

Page 14: ...maintenance concern as the belt is used Proper belt tracking is an owner responsibility common with all treadmills ATTENTION DAMAGE TO THE RUNNING BELT RESULTING FROM IMPROPER TRACKING TENSION ADJUSTM...

Page 15: ...hand under the belt 5 10 turns Make sure to loosen both bolts the same amount of turns and also remember how many turns because when finished you will need to tighten the bolts back to the point they...

Page 16: ...t responsive Display is lit Make certain clock is running If it is then service may be needed Treadmill will only achieve approximately 3 mph but shows higher speed on display This indicates motor sho...

Page 17: ...as alterations modifications abuse misuse accident improper maintenance inadequate power supply or acts of God 4 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered 5 Products that...

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