Reebok treadmill
Hi James
Unplug unit remove motor shroud then plug unit back in , press start and begin walking on the belt normally and try to stall the belt to make it slip ( planting foot to stop the belt).
Be careful during this test. If the problem is in the drive belt, either the drive belt will stop when stalled or the front roller will stop when stalled.
Here is the procedure for adjusting the drive belt.
Find the motor mounts. Many motors in Icon treadmills have a main pivot joint in which a bolt runs the full length of the motor mount. This bolt will require loosening to provide maximum adjustability. Some models have a single jack bolt and others have an auto tensioner. Single jack bolts are the easiest to adjust.
Find the set bolt(s) on the motor. This is typically run through only one side of the motor mount or may be on both sides but it does not run the full length of the mounting. Loosen this bolt(s) but do not remove. Jack bolt models will have flat mounts and may contain up to four bolts.
Look for a bolt that will tension the motor. If it has this bolt, it typically runs in the same direction parallel with the drive and walking belts. If your treadmill is not equipped with this bolt, skip to Step 4. If your treadmill is equipped with this bolt (very few are) the repair will only require one person. Using 2 7/16" wrenches, make a few turns to this bolt, tighten the bolts and test your treadmill for slipping. If belt continues to slip, and if their is too much tension ( you should be able comfortably twist the drive belt 90 degrees ) then replace drive belt.
If the motor, drive belt, and front roller continue to turn when the walking belt is stalled, the problem is with the walking belt slipping on the front roller, here the procedure adjusting the walking belt.
If the walking belt slips when walked on, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn both rear roller bolts clockwise, 1/4 of a turn.When the walking belt is correctly tightened, you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking belt
centered. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and carefully
walk on the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened
If the drive belt continues to turn but the front roller stalls, you may have a broken front roller pulley. If this is the problem, you will notice it because the plastic will usually make a loud squealing sound on the metal front roller. The front roller assembly will need to be replaced and the drive belt must be replaced also. We suggest replacing the drive belt as well because it is a low cost item and will most likely, have suffered unusual wear from the problem. Another possibility is that the drive belt has worn down. In some cases, belt dressing may help correct the problem. If not, the drive belt must be replaced.
This treadmill will not stay at a constant speed. I set speed and incline for my workouts and within a short time, the speed indicator drops to "zero", and the motor and walking belt speed begin to fluctuate from very slow speeds to very fast speeds. The controller was just replaced as a "fix" for this problem but the problem is still there. I keep the deck and walking belt clean and well lubricated. Ideas?
the belt speeds up and slows down
my profrom si treadmill runs fine until I try to walk on it. It slows down and stops.
I begin walking on the treadmill and after about 1 to 2 minutes the walking belt just stops. When I step off of the belt, I push the start button and chose a speed and runs fine, however after several minutes of running it without anyone on it the walking belt seems to want to slow down as if something is causing resistance. What could it be?
When we first start the treadmill it is okay, but when we step on the belt it slows down or ecven stops. If we get it running it seems to hesitate while we are walking on it.
After walking for 5 or 10 min it stops and won't start backup until you step off machine then it starts backup and then repeats stopping and starting
motor and belt quit as soon as you step on it to walk
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