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When walking without holding onto the side bars it feels like the belt goes forward/slipping at different intervals. How can I adjust the belt for a smoother walk or run?
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Is this an upright? Belt may be accessed by removing the top
cover...only two screws....a great design. Pull up on the brush
bar and remove belt...just make sure you put the correct one back in.
Slip the belt over the motor pulley and onto the brush bar...
pull forward and insert bar into the side slots. Hope this helps.
Follow the directions below to determine what is slipping. You also can get a copy of your manual by going to iconservice.com and downloading one from the manuals tab. Here are the directions for testing the slipping problem.
* take nail polish or paint and place a mark starting on the front roller pulley and going onto the front roller metal shaft * then try to walk on it and see if the white mark separates
* if it does then the roller is bad and would need replaced or tap
screws placed through the pulley into the metal shaft to hold it in
place * if it doesn't separate then the drive belt is slipping
and most likely will need replaced, although you could try spraying belt
dressing on it to see if that would be a temporary fix. * if
neither of these is your problem and the walk belt is slipping then you
will need to try to adjust the screws in the back of the treadmill
through the end caps. these are allen wrench screws. Tighten each one the same amount such as 1 full turn to start with. see if you can now walk without it slipping. If not then tighten 1-2 more turn on both sides. If after 2-3 full turns it is not tight enough I would recommend replacing the walk belt.
* take nail polish or paint and place a mark starting on the front roller pulley and going onto the front roller metal shaft * then try to walk on it and see if the white mark separates * if it does then the roller is bad and would need replaced or tap screws placed through the pulley into the metal shaft to hold it in place * if it doesn't separate then the drive belt is slipping and most likely will need replaced, although you could try spraying belt dressing on it to see if that would be a temporary fix. * if neither of these is your problem and the walk belt is slipping then you will need to try to adjust the screws in the back of the treadmill through the end caps. these are allen wrench screws. Tighten each one the same amount such as 1 full turn to start with. see if you can now walk without it slipping. If not then tighten 1-2 more turn on both sides. If after 2-3 full turns it is not tight enough I would recommend replacing the walk belt.
* take nail polish or paint and place a mark starting on the front roller pulley and going onto the front roller metal shaft * then try to walk on it and see if the white mark separates * if it does then the roller is bad and would need replaced or tap screws placed through the pulley into the metal shaft to hold it in place * if it doesn't separate then the drive belt is slipping and most likely will need replaced, although you could try spraying belt dressing on it to see if that would be a temporary fix. * if neither of these is your problem and the walk belt is slipping then you will need to try to adjust the screws in the back of the treadmill through the end caps. these are allen wrench screws. Tighten each one the same amount such as 1 full turn to start with. see if you can now walk without it slipping. If not then tighten 1-2 more turn on both sides. If after 2-3 full turns it is not tight enough I would recommend replacing the walk belt.
* take nail polish or paint and place a mark starting on the front roller pulley and going onto the front roller metal shaft * then try to walk on it and see if the white mark separates * if it does then the roller is bad and would need replaced or tap screws placed through the pulley into the metal shaft to hold it in place * if it doesn't separate then the drive belt is slipping and most likely will need replaced, although you could try spraying belt dressing on it to see if that would be a temporary fix. * if neither of these is your problem and the walk belt is slipping then you will need to try to adjust the screws in the back of the treadmill through the end caps. these are allen wrench screws. Tighten each one the same amount such as 1 full turn to start with. see if you can now walk without it slipping. If not then tighten 1-2 more turn on both sides. If after 2-3 full turns it is not tight enough I would recommend replacing the walk belt.
* take nail polish or paint and place a mark starting on the front roller pulley and going onto the front roller metal shaft * then try to walk on it and see if the white mark separates * if it does then the roller is bad and would need replaced or tap screws placed through the pulley into the metal shaft to hold it in place * if it doesn't separate then the drive belt is slipping and most likely will need replaced, although you could try spraying belt dressing on it to see if that would be a temporary fix. * if neither of these is your problem and the walk belt is slipping then you will need to try to adjust the screws in the back of the treadmill through the end caps. these are allen wrench screws. Tighten each one the same amount such as 1 full turn to start with. see if you can now walk without it slipping. If not then tighten 1-2 more turn on both sides. If after 2-3 full turns it is not tight enough I would recommend replacing the walk belt.
* take nail polish or paint and place a mark starting on the front roller pulley and going onto the front roller metal shaft * then try to walk on it and see if the white mark separates * if it does then the roller is bad and would need replaced or tap screws placed through the pulley into the metal shaft to hold it in place * if it doesn't separate then the drive belt is slipping and most likely will need replaced, although you could try spraying belt dressing on it to see if that would be a temporary fix. * if neither of these is your problem and the walk belt is slipping then you will need to try to adjust the screws in the back of the treadmill through the end caps. these are allen wrench screws. Tighten each one the same amount such as 1 full turn to start with. see if you can now walk without it slipping. If not then tighten 1-2 more turn on both sides. If after 2-3 full turns it is not tight enough I would recommend replacing the walk belt.
* take nail polish or paint and place a mark starting on the front roller pulley and going onto the front roller metal shaft * then try to walk on it and see if the white mark separates * if it does then the roller is bad and would need replaced or tap screws placed through the pulley into the metal shaft to hold it in place * if it doesn't separate then the drive belt is slipping and most likely will need replaced, although you could try spraying belt dressing on it to see if that would be a temporary fix. * if neither of these is your problem and the walk belt is slipping then you will need to try to adjust the screws in the back of the treadmill through the end caps. these are allen wrench screws. Tighten each one the same amount such as 1 full turn to start with. see if you can now walk without it slipping. If not then tighten 1-2 more turn on both sides. If after 2-3 full turns it is not tight enough I would recommend replacing the walk belt.
Unplug the unit remove the motor shroud inspect the drive belt if the rubber feel slick then my recommendation is to replace the drive belt.
Adjusting the drive belt may take care of the problem if you do not need to adjust it too tight.
If you choose to do the adjusting and feel you have adjusted the running belt thinking it would resolve the slipping, then back the tension down until it the running belt is slipping then adjust until the slippage is resolved.
A good way to test your walk belt to see if it is slipping is to stand on side rails with treadmill running about 4mph and while holding onto handrails keep one foot on the side rail and put your one foot on the center of the belt in a slight stomping motion,if the belt is loose you will feel it slip. To adjust a loose belt tighten each screw at back of treadmill 1/2 tun each until the slippage goes away. Be sure not to over tighten belt as this will cause excessive wear.If the belt has shifted to one side and you need to center it, go to the side it has shifted to and turn the screw clockwise 1/4 turn at a time until it centers.
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