Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt

Ensure that the striding belt has slack.
If the belt is too tight, loosen the two rear roller mounting bolts to the point where the drive roller is tight.

Caution: If the bolts are too loose, the bolt can become un-threaded. This would require the unit to be dis-assembled (See Rear Roller Replacement).
If striding belt is new, perform the following procedure (Walk in process):
1. Turn treadmill on and press Quick Start.
2. Adjust speed to 2.0 - 2.5 MPH / 3.2 - 4.0 KPH.
3. Walk on treadmill deck from the front roller, working your way back to the rear roller and back towards the front roller while simultaneously walking left to right. Repeat this for 5 minutes.
4. Turn treadmill off.

Position the striding belt seam centered on the underside of the treadmill so it is not visible.

Item	Description	Qty
1	Striding Belt Seam Area	1
2	Striding Belt	1

Place two pieces of masking tape on the left and right side of the belt near the front roller. Use the tape side as the edge of reference.

Item	Description	Qty
1	First Set of Masking Tape Near Front Roller	2
2	Second Set of Masking Tape Near Rear Roller	2
3	New Location of Tape as Striding Belt Stretches	2

Add two more pieces of masking tape on each side exactly 38.5 in. / 97.8 cm from the first pieces of masking tape.
Counting wrench rotations, stretch the belt so that the marks are now 38.75 in. / 98.4 cm on both sides.

Note: it is important to tighten the bolt a little, then switching to the other bolt. Continue alternating bolts, until both sides are tensioned to the correct amount.

Test belt tension with Stomp Test.

Turn treadmill on and press Quick Start.
Adjust speed to 2.5 MPH / 4.0 KPH.
Stand on side rails and hold handrails.
With one foot stomp on the striding belt to see if it slips.
If it slips, make minor adjustments to the striding belt tension with ¼ turns of the rear roller mounting bolts.
Repeat stomp test after each adjustment.
Continue with small adjustments until striding belt stops slipping.