Welch Allyn TMX428CP Trackmaster Medical Treadmill - User Manual - Manual (Page 44)

Preventive Maintenance TRACKMASTER
7-4 TMX428 Owner’s Manual July 2014
Running Belt Tension Adjustment
The running belt may stretch and loosen with regular use. This looseness is
noticeable when the belt tends to hesitate or stick. Adjust the tension on the belt
by following the procedure and referring to the illustration below.
1. Turn the treadmill’s power switch to ON.
2. Start treadmill and increase to 1 mph
3. Start walking on the treadmill, grab side handrail and apply pressure with your
foot to create resistance on running belt.
4. If running belt hesitates or slips on front drive roller, tighten both tension bolts
½ turn (Clockwise).
5. Repeat steps 2 thru 4 until running belt stop slipping.
NOTE: When running belt is too tight the edge of belt will curl causing premature
running belt failure.
TENSION BOLTS
Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
This procedure requires the following tool:
•
1
/
8
” Allen Wrench
• ¾” Socket or Box Wrench
• ¾” Wrench
• Tape measure
NOTE: Because this adjustment is not covered under your warranty, it is important that you
review these instructions thoroughly before proceeding.