ProForm 515tr Treadmill, User Manual

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PROBLEM: The console displays remain lit when you remove the key from the console

SOLUTION:

a. The console features a display demo mode, designed to be used if the treadmill is displayed in a

store. If the displays remain lit when you remove the key, the demo mode is turned on. To turn off
the demo mode, hold down the Stop button for a few seconds. If the displays are still lit, see THE
INFORMATION MODE on page 19 to turn off the demo mode.

PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on

SOLUTION:

a. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 12.

b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor-

mance may decrease and the walking belt may be-
come damaged. Remove the key and 

UNPLUG THE

POWER CORD

. Using the hex key, turn both rear

roller bolts counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the
walking belt is properly tightened, you should be able
to lift each edge of the walking belt 2 to 3 in. (5 to 8
cm) off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the
walking belt centered. Then, plug in the power cord,
insert the key, and run the treadmill for a few minutes.
Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.

c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, please see the front cover of this manual.

PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on

SOLUTION:

a. If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the key

and 

UNPLUG THE POWER CORD

.

If the walking

belt has shifted to the left,

use the hex key to turn

the left rear roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a turn; 

if the

walking belt has shifted to the right,

turn the left

bolt counterclockwise 1/2 of a turn. Be careful not to
overtighten the walking belt. Then, 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 slips when walked on, first remove

the key and 

UNPLUG THE POWER CORD

. Using

the hex key, turn both rear roller bolts clockwise, 1/4
of a turn. When the walking belt is correctly tightened,
you should be able to lift each edge of the walking belt
2 to 3 in. (5 to 8 cm) off the walking platform. Be care-
ful to keep the walking belt centered. Then, plug in the
power cord, insert the key, and carefully walk on the
treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking
belt is properly tightened.

Rear Roller Bolts

2–3 in.

b

a

b