Tracking (Centering) a Striding Belt

Two people are needed to perform this procedure.
  1. Locate the two access holes to the belt tensioning bolts on each of the rear roller guards.
  2. One person stands on the side rails of the treadmill and straddles the belt. This person presses GO and sets the belt speed to 2.5 MPH (4.0 KPH).
  3. If the striding belt has moved to the right, the second person turns the right tension bolt a quarter-turn clockwise and then turns the left tension bolt a quarter-turn counter-clockwise to make the striding belt track back to the center of the roller. If the striding belt has moved to the left, turn the left tension bolt a quarter-turn clockwise and then turn the right tension bolt a quarter-turn counter-clockwise to make the striding belt track back to the center of the roller.
    Note: If the striding belt has moved as far as to the edge of the roller (either right or left side), it must be re-centered per the above procedure.
  4. Repeat the adjustments until the striding belt appears centered. Allow the machine to continue running for several minutes at 4.0 MPH. (6.4 KPH) to observe if tracking remains stabilized.
    Note: Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction. If after one full turn the belt does not track properly, contact Life Fitness Customer Support. Do not overtighten the tensioning bolts while making belt adjustments. Overtightening of bolts may over stretch and damage the striding belt or roller.
Parent topic: How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt