Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
About
This procedure provides instruction to verify and make adjustments to the Drive Belt align-
ment and tension. The Drive Belt alignment and tension should be verified anytime the
Drive Belt is replaced or when there are any belt related issues (unusual noises, drive belt
slippage, etc.) during normal operation.
Specifications
Component
Drive Belt Tension
Drive Belt Tension
70-90 lbs (32-41 kgs)
Drive Motor Mounting Bolt
Torque
1
180 in-lbs (15 ft-lbs, 20.4 N-m)
Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
Review entire procedure before starting.
1. Set the treadmill circuit breaker to “OFF” and
unplug
2
the power cord from the wall
outlet.
2. Remove the hood.
3. Place the drive belt tension gauge on the drive belt.
1
Torque is a measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate about an axis. Bolt/nut
example: 5 NM torque is equivalent to 5 newton's of force applied one meter from the center
of the bolt, 6 ft-lb is equivalent to 6 lbs of force applied 1 foot away from the center of the
bolt.
2
Disconnect a device power cord plug or cable connector from the power receptacle or out-
let.
Contact Precor Customer Support at support@precor.com or 800.786.8404 with
any questions.
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