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Preventive Maintenance - Treadmills

 

Preventive Maintenance - Treadmills 

 

Doc: 635-4075  Rev: A 

 

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INTRODUCTION 

 
This is a Preventive Maintenance book for Star Trac treadmills.  This book is designed to be easy to 
use, providing instructions on how and when to service and maintain Star Trac treadmills. 
 
Star Trac highly recommends that you read the entire book prior to performing any preventive 
maintenance.  The information on the following pages will enable you to begin easily, quickly and 
safely. 
 
This is not an Owners or Service Manual. This book is intended for use as a guide to help clean and 
maintain the referenced product. 
 
If you have any questions or require additional assistance, contact the Star Trac Customer Service 
department during regular hours of operation. 
 
Star Trac Customer Support contact information: 
 

USA 

 

Hours:  Monday thru Friday (excluding U.S. holidays) 

Check the support website for operating hours and holiday schedule 

Toll Free:  800-503-1221  

Tel: 714-669-1660 

 

Fax: 714-669-0739 

 

Website: http://support.startrac.com 

Email: support@startrac.com 

 

 
 

 

Europe

 

 

Asia/Middle East

 

 

 

Hours: Monday 

thru 

Friday 

    

(excluding U.K. holidays) 

 

Hours: Monday 

thru 

Friday 

    

(excluding Asia/M.E. holidays) 

 

 

Tel:  +44 (0) 1494-688264 

 

Tel: +65-6225-6252 

 

 

Fax:  +44 (0) 1494-688268 

 

Fax: +65-6225-1501 

 

 

Website: http://support.startrac.com 

 

Website: http://support.startrac.com 

 

 

Email: EuropeSupport@startrac.com 

 

Email: AsiaSupport@startrac.com 

 

 

 

 

 

Email: MiddleEastSupport@startrac.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Español

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hours: Monday 

thru 

Friday 

    

(excluding U.S. holidays) 

 

 

 

 

 

Tel: 714-669-1660 

 

 

 

 

 

Fax: 714-669-0739 

 

 

 

 

 

Website: http://support.startrac.com 

 

 

 

 

 

Email: ServiciosEnEspanol@startrac.com 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Treadmills

Page 1: ...itness 14410 Myford Road Irvine California 92606 800 503 1221 Tel 714 669 1660 Tel 714 669 0739 Fax X http support startrac com email support startrac com PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TREADMILLS Housekeepin...

Page 2: ...tar Trac Customer Service department during regular hours of operation Star Trac Customer Support contact information USA Hours Monday thru Friday excluding U S holidays Check the support website for...

Page 3: ...Ref Nr 7 Applies to All Treadmill Models 14 Ref Nr 8 Applies to All Treadmill Models 17 Ref Nr 9 Applies to All Treadmill Models 18 Ref Nr 9A Applies to All Treadmill Models With Belleville Washer Ten...

Page 4: ...45 min if replacement is necessary 9 Check Running Belt Tension All Check 1 per month 2 min for inspection 10 min if belt has to be retensioned 9 A Check Running Belt Tension Belleville Washer Tension...

Page 5: ...ate By Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Date Completed and By Whom Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 T...

Page 6: ...By Date By Date By Date By Date By Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Date Completed and By Whom Year 4 Year 5 Task Description 6 7 8 Ref N...

Page 7: ...Date By Date By Task Description 15 17 Ref Nr Calibrate Elevation Motor Calibrate Weight Scales Date Completed and By Whom Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Serial Number Installation Date Date By P...

Page 8: ...tes TOOLS Spray Bottle Clean Soft Towel Mild Liquid Cleaner Water PREPARATION Dilute Mild Cleaner with Water 1 part Cleaner to 5 parts Water CAUTION USE only Mild Cleaners Formula 409 Fantastic Simple...

Page 9: ...Prentive Maintenance Treadmills Doc 635 4075 Rev A 7 Ref Nr 1 Applies to All Treadmill Models Display Heart Rate Grips Handrails Shroud Side Bed Covers Deck and underneath the edge of Belt...

Page 10: ...Towel Flat Ruler Flat Stick Flat piece of Cardboard shown CLEANING STEPS Step 1 Stop Treadmill Step 2 Push towel between belt and deck all the way to the other side of the belt Step 3 Pull Towel towa...

Page 11: ...odels Vacuum Underneath and Around Treadmill Recommended Weekly Average Time 3 minutes CLEANING STEPS Step 1 Elevate Treadmill to the highest position Step 2 Use Vacuum Cleaner with attachments reach...

Page 12: ...Applies to All Treadmill Models POWERCORD SAFETY Recommended Weekly Average Time 1 minutes for inspection INSPECT Power Cord Arrangement NEVER underneath treadmill Away from treadmill INSPECT For Dam...

Page 13: ...ory Monthly Average Time Less than 30 seconds for inspection 5 minutes if adjustment is required TOOLS Allen wrench INSPECT Alignment of Running Belt Distance between Edge of Running Belt and Side Cov...

Page 14: ...se a turn If belt still tracks to the left side turn left tension screw clockwise turn If belt tracks more to the right side Turn right tension screw clockwise a turn If belt still tracks to the right...

Page 15: ...urface might be hot if treadmill was recently in use Inspect the back of the running belt by using your hand to feel for rips tears embedded objects hanging fibers or other defects Inspect the top sur...

Page 16: ...SIDE Recommended Monthly Average Time 2 minutes for inspection 45 minutes if belt has to be replaced INSPECT 1 Inspect the top surface of the running belt for cuts embedded foreign objects 2 Inspect...

Page 17: ...Treadmills Doc 635 4075 Rev A 15 3 Inspect Running Belt if folded over replace 4 Inspect Top Surface of Running Belt replace if worn through the top layer Very rare surface might be shiny but not worn...

Page 18: ...Prentive Maintenance Treadmills Doc 635 4075 Rev A 16 5 Inspect Running Belt Replace if excessively wavy in the center or at the sides Replace if damaged on the sides as shown below...

Page 19: ...wisting the belt If belt can be easily turned more than 90 degrees belt has to be tensioned 2 Check drive belt alignment The belt should be in the center of both the head roller pulley and the motor d...

Page 20: ...art Set to 0 5 MPH 1 0 km h Check Running Belt Tension Person checking should weigh at least 160 lbs 70 kg While walking on the running belt attempt to stop the running belt by stepping hard with one...

Page 21: ...llips screwdriver to remove shroud Allen wrench Caliper or ruler with 1 32 graduation or ruler with 1 mm graduation No Compression Correct Compression measured from the base to the last Belleville was...

Page 22: ...pplies to All Treadmill Models KEYBOARD CHECK Recommended Monthly Average Time 2 minutes for inspection PREPARATION Start treadmill in Quick Start Set to 0 5 MPH 1 0 km h Check all keys on the keypad...

Page 23: ...very 6 months Average Time 3 minutes TOOLS 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove shroud Clean rag Lubricant Silicone or Teflon based Do not use WD40 PREPARATION Remove front shroud Clean and Lubricate Step...

Page 24: ...h attachments Disconnect treadmill power cord from the wall outlet Remove the front shroud completely Vacuum Vacuum areas usually covered by the front shroud Reach into all nooks and crannies with the...

Page 25: ...inutes PREPARATION Disconnect treadmill power cord from the wall outlet Remove the front shroud completely Check Connections Check all cable connections under the front shroud to make sure they are fu...

Page 26: ...to remove shroud 2 flat head screwdriver PREPARATION Disconnect treadmill power cord from the wall outlet Remove front shroud Speed Sensor Check 1 Check that the speed sensor bracket on the top of the...

Page 27: ...dels CALIBRATION MOTOR ELEVATION Recommended Should not be needed It should not be necessary to calibrate the elevation system unless you replace an elevation component In which case you should refer...

Page 28: ...ax within 5 minutes after use After applying wax it will need to be walked in for maximum absorption If warming up the belt with no user do not leave treadmill unattended Step 2 POWER OFF AND UNPLUG T...

Page 29: ...1 teaspoon of wax out You will not need a heaping spoonful rather just enough to fill the spoon a little over level Spread the wax under the belt gently blowing it to avoid piles or clumps Repeat Step...

Page 30: ...DECK Recommended Once a year Average Time 5 minutes TOOLS MATERIALS None required CALIBRATION SCALE 7700 MODEL only Steps Select Maintenance Mode Select Calibrate Scale Press Start Press 1 Put known...

Page 31: ...Using flat head screw driver carefully unlock the retaining pin 2 Push down on the retaining clip 2 Gently remove the pin and the cover 3 Tilt down the retaining clip while pushing down the clip 3 The...

Page 32: ...c Fitness 14410 Myford Road Irvine California 92606 800 503 1221 Tel 714 669 1660 Tel 714 669 0739 Fax X http support startrac com email support startrac com Doc 635 4075 Rev A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE...

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