Sears 831.29723 - Manual (Page 9)

TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. Find the symptom that
applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance Is needed, call our toll-free HOTLINE at 1-800­
736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays).
1. SYiyiPTOM: THE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON
a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in properly. (See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on
page 6.) If an extension cord is needed, use only a 14-gauge general-purpose cord of five feel or less In
length.
b. Make sure that the safely key is inserted fully Into the console. Turn the speed control knob to the "reset*
position. (See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on.page 7.) .
c. Check the circuit breaker located on the front of the frame.
The circuit breaker is designed to protect the electrical sys­
tem. If the circuit breaker has tripped, the switch will protrude
as shown. To reset the circuit breaker, allow the CROSS
WALK to cool for five minutes, and then push the switch back
in.
2. SYMPTOM: THE POWER TURNS OFF DURING USE
a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in.
b. Check the'circuit breaker located on the front of the frame. If the circuit breaker has tripped, the switch will
protrude. (See the drawing above.) To reset the circuit breaker, allow the CROSS WALK to cool for five min­
utes, and then push the switch back in.
c. Remove the safety key from the console. Reinsert the safety key fully into the console. Turn the speed con­
trol knob to the *resel" position.
3. SYMPTOM: THE MOTIVATIONAL FITNESS MONITOR DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY
a. Check the batteries in the console. (See HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE CONSOLE on page 6.)
Most problems are the result of drained batteries.
4. SYMPTOM: THE CROSS WALK DOES NOT INCLINE
a. Stand with your left foot towards the back of the fool rail while increasing the incline. Stand with your left foot
towards the front of the fool rail while decreasing the incline. You may need to raise and lower the treadmill
several times to break in the incline shock. (See CHANGING THE INCLINE on page 8.)
5. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT SLOWS WHEN WALKED ON
a. if an extension cord is needed, use only a 14-gauge general-purpose cord of five feel or less in length.
b. If the walking belt is overtightened, performance may be reduced
and the walking belt permanently damaged. UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD. Using the included alien wrench, turn both rear
roller adjustment bolts counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn. When the
tension of the walking belt is correct, you should be able to lift
each side of the walking belt 2 to 3 inches; the center of the walk­
ing belt should just touch the surface of the walking platform. Be
sure to keep the v/alking belt centered. Run the treadmill for a few
minutes. Repeat until the tension of the walking belt is correct.
c. If the walking bell still slows when walked on, please call our toll-free HOTLINE.