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Schwinn 810: Why is the belt not moving or stopping on its own?
Follow this troubleshooting guide to help resolve issues involving the walking belt on the Schwinn 810 Treadmill.
Some common complaints may include:
Belt moves momentarily then stops
Belt doesn't move
Follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue
Tools you may need:
Phillips head screwdriver
6mm hex/Allen wrench or the wrench from the hardware
card included with your machine
1.
Check if the console powers on. If the console powers up and the start button beeps or causes the display to change,
the console is not defective. If the console does not power on, please
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2.
Turn your treadmill off and wait at least 5 seconds before turning it back on. Confirm that the console is on the
Welcome screen - the belt will not start unless it is on the Welcome screen [12393.A]. Press the Start button to begin
a workout and watch the belt for movement. If the belt moves for more than 5 seconds, skip to Step 7.
3.
If the belt moves for less than 5 seconds or not at all, hold onto something to keep yourself balanced and push the
belt with your foot. It may take considerable effort to move the belt manually.
4.
If the belt does not move freely when pushed with your foot, the rollers or motor may be seized. Unplug your machin
from power and wait 5 minutes before continuing. Remove the motor cover and drive belt - refer to the "Replace
the Motor Control Board Cover" section of
parts. Check to see if the front roller, rear roller, and motor can turn. If either roller is
Roller
(whichever roller is affected) [12393.B]. If the motor is seized,
5.
If the belt moves freely in step 3, check the input/output cables following this
COMMUNICATIONS TEST (I/O CABLE
Cable [12393.D].
6.
If the communication test passes, inspect the input/output cables and connector pins. Unplug each connection
(reference 1) and inspect for damage, such as cuts, crimps, or bent pins (reference 2) [12393.E]. If damage is present
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to continue troubleshooting.
the service
TEST). If the communication test fails,
Cable [12393.F].
(Reference 1)
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manual for more detailed instructions on removing both
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ID: 12393.1
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[12393.C].
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