Treadbelt Tensioning
Installation
25
2.7.
Treadbelt Tensioning
1. Treadbelts are tensioned at the factory prior to shipment and
normally need no adjustment. To determine if the treadbelt needs
adjustment, straddle the treadbelt by stepping on the straddle
covers. Start the treadmill, step on the treadbelt and increase
speed to 3mph. Walk on treadbelt and verify that the treadbelt is
not slipping. If there is no treadbelt slippage proceed to the next
step, otherwise perform the following procedure:
Figure 2-29. Treadbelt Tensioning Screws
To tighten treadbelt, turn both adjustment bolts indicated by the red
arrows in Figure 2-29 (clockwise) exactly the same amount to
maintain proper tracking. Failure to turn them equally will affect belt
tracking. You are moving the take-up roller further away from the
drive roller to tension the treadbelt.
CAUTION
Tighten only enough to stop slippage. Over-
tensioning the treadbelt will damage the drive
motor, rollers and treadbelt. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN TREADBELT!
ATTENTION
Ne serrez que suffisamment pour arrêter le
glissement. Une contrainte excessive de la
ceinture risque d'endommager le moteur
d'entraînement, les rouleaux et la ceinture de
train. NE SOUHAITEZ PAS TREADBELT!