Adjusting Belt Tension; Replacing The Power Cord - GE T2100-ST1 Service Manual

Adjusting belt tension

The running belt may stretch and loosen with regular use. This
looseness is noticeable when the belt tends to hesitate or stick.
To adjust the belt's tension, do the following:
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Replacing the Power cord

Tools Required
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2097937-002 Rev G
11 March 2019
Adjustment
Bolts
Turn the treadmill's power switch to the ON position.
Start the treadmill and increase to 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Start walking on the treadmill, grabbing the side handrail
and applying pressure with your foot to create resistance
on the running belt.
If the running belt hesitates or slips on the front drive roller,
tighten both tension bolts ½ turn (clockwise).
Repeat steps 2 through step 4 until the running belt stops
slipping.
NOTE:
When the running belt is too tight, the edge of belt
will curl, causing premature running belt failure.
7/16" Open End Wrench or Hex Socket
Approximate time to complete: 10 min
Turn the treadmill's power switch to the OFF position.
Unplug the treadmill from the wall receptacle.
Allow treadmill to discharge for 1 minute.
With the 7/16" wrench, remove the 1/4"-20 bolt, allowing
the clamp to be removed from the front of the treadmill.
Unplug the C-19 appliance power cord from the front of the
treadmill.
Reverse step 1 through step 5 to reinstall new power cord.
T2100-ST1 Treadmill, 110V / T2100-ST2 Treadmill, 220V
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