Commercial Treadmill Owner's Manual

C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O NDiagram 24Align therunning belt.Side railAdjust the boltusing a 5/16-inchhex key.Right side rearend capRunning beltALIGNING THE RUNNING BELTThe correct alignment of the running belt is critical to the smooth operation of thetreadmill. The belt is properly aligned at the factory. However, during shipping andhandling or by use on an uneven surface, the belt may move off center andrequire a few simple adjustments.Before aligning the running belt, check its operation by following the procedure inChecking the Alignment of the Running Belt on page 20. If you determine that thebelt needs alignment, follow the instructions here.CAUTION: Special care must be taken when aligning the running belt. TurnOFF the treadmill while adjusting or working near the rear roller. Removeany loose clothing and tie back your hair. Be very careful to keep yourfinger or any other object clear of the belt and rollers, especially in front ofthe roller and behind the deck. The treadmill will not stop immediately if anobject becomes caught in the belt or rollers.Realigning the belt takes a few simple adjustments. If you are unsure about thisprocedure, call Precor Customer Support (see Obtaining Service on page 7.)page 46Take the following steps to align the running belt on the treadmill. To ensure yoursafety, make all adjustments while the treadmill is OFF.1. Make sure the treadmill is OFF and the running belt has completely stopped.2. Locate the right belt adjustment bolt in the rear end cap of the treadmill.(To determine left and right, stand at the rear of the treadmill and face thedisplay.) See Diagram 24. The direction you turn the bolt depends on howthe belt is tracking. Make all belt adjustments on the right rear corner boltusing the hex key provided.• If the belt is off center to the RIGHT, turn the adjusting bolt 1/4 turn clockwise,which moves the running belt to the left.• If the belt tracks off center to the LEFT, turn the bolt 1/4 turn counterclockwise;this moves the belt to the right.Important: Do not turn the adjusting bolt more than 1/4 turn at a time. Overtighteningthe bolt can damage the treadmill.