The walking belt on our Momentum T7 treadmill has stopped working. It is aligned properly and everything else works. When first turning the machine on it comes up with error 5. Does anyone have any idea what the problem could be.

1. Adjust for no slippage of the treadmill walking belt on the front roller (Often referred to as the "Stomp Test")
   1. This procedure works well for a previously installed belt that is now slipping.
   2. Underside of belt should be free of any glazing/wax buildup.
   3. Rollers must also be free of wax buildup.
   4. Be sure belt tracking/centering is correct before proceeding.
   5. The most popular speed for this adjustment is 2mph to 3mph.
   6. Try to slow the belt by applying pressure with your foot against the belt movement while grasping the handrails. If the running belt slow, slips or stops (and the front roller does not) adjust BOTH adjustment bolts 1/4 turn clockwise. Test again and repeat adjustment if necessary.
2. This procedure requires two belt gauges or calipers
   1. This procedure works well when installing a new belt.
   2. This procedure requires you to stretch the belt. Depending on the manufacturer*, this varies between .4 and .6 percent. A dial on the gauge or caliper will indicate the amount of stretch. *Consult the owner/service manual for proper tension.
   3. If you are working on a previously tensioned belt you will need to release the tension before attaching the gauges or calipers.
3. Gauges or Calipers unavailable
   1. Release the tension on the belt.
   2. Using a yard stick or tape measure, place two marks on the left and right edges of the belt and deck 36 inches apart (or 50 inches if you prefer).
   3. Adjust the left and right tensioning bolts until both sides measure 36 3/16 inches (or 50 1/4). This is equal to .5% of stretch.
   4. Test for proper tracking and tension, adjust if necessary.

1. Adjust for no slippage of the treadmill walking belt on the front roller (Often referred to as the "Stomp Test")
   1. This procedure works well for a previously installed belt that is now slipping.
   2. Underside of belt should be free of any glazing/wax buildup.
   3. Rollers must also be free of wax buildup.
   4. Be sure belt tracking/centering is correct before proceeding.
   5. The most popular speed for this adjustment is 2mph to 3mph.
   6. Try to slow the belt by applying pressure with your foot against the belt movement while grasping the handrails. If the running belt slow, slips or stops (and the front roller does not) adjust BOTH adjustment bolts 1/4 turn clockwise. Test again and repeat adjustment if necessary.
2. This procedure requires two belt gauges or calipers
   1. This procedure works well when installing a new belt.
   2. This procedure requires you to stretch the belt. Depending on the manufacturer*, this varies between .4 and .6 percent. A dial on the gauge or caliper will indicate the amount of stretch. *Consult the owner/service manual for proper tension.
   3. If you are working on a previously tensioned belt you will need to release the tension before attaching the gauges or calipers.
3. Gauges or Calipers unavailable
   1. Release the tension on the belt.
   2. Using a yard stick or tape measure, place two marks on the left and right edges of the belt and deck 36 inches apart (or 50 inches if you prefer).
   3. Adjust the left and right tensioning bolts until both sides measure 36 3/16 inches (or 50 1/4). This is equal to .5% of stretch.
   4. Test for proper tracking and tension, adjust if necessary.

B) Walking Belt/Motor Belt too Tight:

If you have adjusted the walking belt or motor belt recently, check for this problem. When the belts start slipping, some people just crank

down the belts and on treadmills, tighter is not necessarily better. The tighter the belts, the more the drive system has to work to keep

everything moving. You should be able to lift the walking belt (with the treadmill unplugged) in the center of the treadmill about 3" without

straining. Tighter belts should be loosen but make sure you don't create a dangerous slipping situation by loosening.

The motor belt (with the treadmill unplugged) should be able to be turned by hand to almost a 90 degree angle from its normal operating

position. Loosen the belt if too tight. Make sure to test for slipping

and if it does with the proper tension, replace the motor belt.

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sincerely.

E. CUADRA