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STAR TRAC E SERIES TREADMILL O
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ANUAL
ADJUSTMENTS
The running belt and its headroller, drive belt, tailroller, and running deck are designed to be self-centering, slip-free, and smooth-oper-
ating without the need for frequent adjustments. Running belt sideward movement, slipping, or grinding after extended use, or thump-
ing during initial use, may be corrected by the following procedures:
Adjust TRACKING:
If the running belt is not centered on the tailroller and is either too far left or right, adjust tracking using the follow-
ing steps:
1.
Turn the treadmill on. Increase treadmill speed to 3.0 mph (5.0 kph).
2.
Adjust tracking by turning the left Allen screws (located at the back sides of the
tailroller) with a 1/4" Allen wrench in 1/4-turn increments.
If the running belt is tracking to the left, turn the screws clock-wise in 1/4 turn
increments.
If the running belt is tracking to the right, turn the left screw counter-clockwise
in 1/4 turn increments.
3.
NOTE:
ONLY USE THE LEFT SCREW FOR TRACKING ADJUSTMENT.
4.
After the running belt appears to be tracking properly, increase the treadmill
speed to 10.0 mph (16.0 kph) and verify that the belt stays centered.
Slipping-Running Belt:
Remove the motor shroud and operate the treadmill slowly at 1 to 2 mph (2 to 3 kph). While observing the
headroller, walk on the belt and try to slow it down by gently applying pressure with your feet while holding the handrails. If only the run-
ning belt, and not the headroller, slows down, tighten the running belt by turning both the right and left tailroller adjustment bolts clock-
wise 1/4-turn. Repeat this adjustment until the running belt no longer slips, ensuring that you turn both tailroller bolts an equal number
of turns. Re-install the motor shroud. If the headroller and the running belt both slow down, tighten the drive belt as described under
“Slipping-Drive Belt”, below.
Slipping Drive Belt:
The drive belt tensioning system is designed
for minimal adjustment throughout the life of the belt. To check if the
drive belt tension needs to be adjusted, do the following:
1.
Run treadmill at 2 mph (3kph) and try and stop the belt by
applying foot pressure while holding onto the handrails. If
the running belt and roller stop, but the motor continues to
turn, the drive belt tension needs adjustment.
2.
After removing the motor shroud, remove the front cap by
removing (8) screws.
3.
Release belt tension by twisting the quick release handle
thru the slot in the frame.
4.
Move the spring to the second hole on the tensioner swing
arm.
5.
Re-tension the belt by pulling the quick release handle
back thru the slot and twist 90 degrees.
6.
Reinstall front cap and motor shroud.
TOOLS & MATERIALS
Clean Towel (1)
Paint Stick or Ruler (1)
Diluted All-purpose Cleaner (409), or Bristle Brush
MOTOR
BELT
QUICK RELEASE
HANDLE
R
UNNING
B
ELT
SECOND
HOLE
