Sears Lifestyler 831.298&50 - Manual (Page 8)

7. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT SLOWS WHEN WALKED ON
a. Silicone lubricant should be applied to the walking platform before use. Lubricant should be
reapplied after every 10 hours of use, and whenever a decrease in performance is noticed.
(Uni'Sport silicone spray is recommended,) CAUTION: ALWAYS TURN THE POWER OFF
WHEN APPLYING LUBRICANT. {See OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT in this manual for
application instructions.)
b. If an extension cord Is necessary, use only a 14*gauge general-purpose cord of approximately
five feet in length.
If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor­
mance may be reduced. TURN THE POWER OFF.
Turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclockwise,
1/4 of a turn. Repeat as necessary until the tension of
the walking belt Is correct. When the tension is correct,
you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt
2-3 in. off the walking platform. The center of the
walking belt should remain just at the surface of the
walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking belt
centered on the walking platform.
8. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT iS OFF-CENTER OR SLIPS WHEN WALKED ON
a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, first TURN THE
POWER OFF. Turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt
clockwise, and the right bolt counterclockwise, 1/4 of a
turn each. Repeat as necessary until the walking belt is
centered.
b. If the walking belt has shifted to the right, first TURN
THE POWER OFF. Turn the left rear roller adjustment
bolt counterclockwise, and the right bolt clockwise, 1/4'
of a turn each. Repeat as necessary until the walking
. belt is centered.
If the walking belt slips when walked on, first TURN
THE POWER OFF. Turn both rear roller adjustment
bolts clockwise, 1/4 of a turn. Repeat as necessary until
the tension of the walking belt is correct. When the
tension is correct, you should be able to lift each side of
the walking belt 2-3 in. off the walking platform. The
center of the walking belt should remain just at the
surface of the walking platform. Be careful to keep the
walking belt centered on the walking platform.
STORAGE
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Unplug the power cord. Remove the bolts and nut from the side rail Keep the bolts and nut in a
secure location. Remove the lock knob and washer, and lower the upright post onto the walking belt.
Lay the side rail on the treadmill. Remove the battery from the electronic monitor when storing.