M9.57 Treadmill Owner's Manual - 09/2006 - Precor

Checking the Alignment and Adjusting the Running BeltProper belt alignment allows the belt to remain centered and ensures smooth operation. Realigning the belt takes a few simple adjustments. If you areunsure about this procedure, contact Precor Customer Support. Refer to Obtaining Service.To check the alignment:CAUTION: Special care must be taken when aligning the running belt.Turn Off the treadmill while adjusting or working near the rear roller.Remove any loose clothing and tie back your hair. Be very careful tokeep your fingers and any other object clear of the belt and rollers,especially in front of the roller and behind the deck. The treadmill willnot stop immediately if an object becomes caught in the belt orrollers.1. Turn the unit On.2. Stand beside the treadmill and press QUICKSTART.3. If needed, enter the password. Refer to your owner’s manual.The running belt starts automatically after a 3-second countdownappears on the display.4. Press the SPEED ▲ key until the display shows a speed of3mph(5kph).CAUTION: If you hear any chafing or the running belt appearsto be getting damaged, stop the running belt immediately bypressing the red STOP button. Contact Precor Customer Support.5. Walk around to the rear of the unit and observe the belt for a fewminutes. The belt should run centered along the running bed. If the beltdrifts off center, you must make adjustments. Refer to the next section.Important: If the belt needs alignment, make the adjustments at once.Failure to align the belt may cause the belt to tear or fray, which is notcovered by the Precor Limited Warranty.6. To stop the running belt, press the red STOP button.7. Turn the treadmill Off.To adjust the running belt:If you are unsure about adjusting the running belt, contact Precor CustomerSupport (refer to Obtaining Service).CAUTION: For your safety, use the power switch to turn Off thetreadmill before making any adjustments. Do not adjust the runningbelt when someone is standing on the unit.1. Locate the right belt adjustment bolt in the rear end cap of the treadmill.Adjustment bolt locationTo determine left and right, stand at the rear of the treadmill and facethe display. Make all belt adjustments on the right rear corner bolt usingthe hex key provided.• If the belt is off center to the LEFT, turn the adjusting bolt ¼ turncounterclockwise, which moves the running belt to the right.• If the belt is off center to the RIGHT, turn the bolt ¼ turn clockwise,which moves the belt to the left.Important: Do not turn the adjusting bolt more than ¼ turn at a time.Overtightening the bolt can damage the treadmill.2. Recheck the alignment of the running belt.M9.57 Low-Impact Treadmill Assembly Guide 8