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Proform XP 580 Trainer Treadmill - Page 7 Questions & Answers
The screen turns on but when I hit start the belt does not start proform 397
Verify the safety key is present and functioning. Most machines use a magnet and any strong magnet will be enough to close the circuit.
Most treadmills meet there demise from a faulty lower control board under the hood. It can light and be mostly functional, but still have issues. Boards are not very cheap but are very easy to install.
Search for options on fitnessrepairparts.com.
Make sure to take an image of the original board to copy the wire location/connections.
Boards often go bad from an array of issues, but verify the condition of the underside of the walking belt is not black and the deck is not worn. Lack of lubricant and too much friction on the belt system usually overloads the board with heat and damages the board.
Treadmill Display on Proform XP 580 won't light up
Verify the wire harness to the console has continuity with a multimeter.
Very common for the harness to be damaged if disassembled and reassembled during a move.
Otherwise you would need to source a wiring diagram from mfg to see what the readings should be at the console connection.
If that all checks out then it most likely is the upper control board.
Just because the lower board is getting power doesn’t indicate it is functioning
I have a ProForm 505 CST Treadmill one side of the belt is fraying. How do I adjust the belt on the treadmill to get it cenetered
Owners manual will outline the procedure in back of pamphlet.
Utilize the supplied hex key or source the correct hex for the rear roller. Access the tensioning bolts for the rear roller through the holes in the plastic covers at the rear of the machine.
Tensioning the bolt clockwise will add tension to the side accessed. This will push the belt away from this side. Half turn increments at a slow belt pace (less then 3mph) will begin to make the desired result of moving the belt.
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