NordicTrack 831.298801, Owner'S Manual

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4. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT IS OFF-CENTER WHEN WALKED ON

a. 

If the walking belt has shifted to the left

, first remove the key

and 

UNPLUG THE POWER CORD

. Using the included allen

wrench, turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise, and
the right bolt counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not
to overtighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the
key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the
walking belt is centered. 

b. 

If the walking belt has shifted to the right

, first remove the

key and 

UNPLUG THE POWER CORD

. Using the allen wrench,

turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt counterclockwise, and the
right bolt clockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to over-
tighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the key
and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking
belt is centered.

c. 

If the walking belt slips when walked on

, first remove the key

and 

UNPLUG THE POWER CORD

. Using the allen wrench, turn

both rear roller adjustment bolts clockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When
the walking belt is correctly tightened, you should be able to lift

the edges

of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking plat-

form. Be careful to keep the walking belt centered. Plug in the
power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a few min-
utes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.

5. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT SLOWS WHEN WALKED ON

a. Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or less in length. 

b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill performance may

decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged.
Remove the key and 

UNPLUG THE POWER CORD

. Using the

allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclock-
wise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is correctly tightened,
you should be able to lift 

the edges

of the walking belt 3 to 4

inches off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking
belt centered. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run the
treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is prop-
erly tightened.

c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, please contact our Customer Service Department.

b

c

a

Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts

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b