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Replacing the Incline Motor

May 30, 2020

1. WARNING: Remove the key from the console and unplug the power cord before beginning. Electric shock and injury can occur if the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. Read these instructions completely before beginning. This procedure requires two persons. 2. Remove the motor hood as described in the troubleshooting section of your user's manual. 3. Lift the treadmill frame to ...

Replacing the Isolators

May 30, 2020

WARNING: Remove the key from the console and unplug the power cord before beginning. Electric shock and injury may occur if the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. Read these instructions completely before beginning. 1. Slide the right cushion adjuster to the center of the right foot rail. Remove the foot rail screws. Then, carefully lift the right foot rail off the treadmill. ...

Replacing the Front Roller Or Drive Belt

May 28, 2020

Warning: Remove the key from the console and unplug the power cord before beginning. Electric shock and injury may occur if the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. Read these instructions completely before beginning. 1. Remove the motor hood. Loosen the rear roller ajustment bolts until the walking belt can be easily moved from side to side on the rear roller and the front ...

Why The Combination of Model Name AND Serial Numer (For Icon - Model Number) is Paramount, When Locating Fitness Repair Parts

May 24, 2020

Jump to: Model Name and Model Number Example Model Name and Serial Number Example Imagine, in the car world, you own a Toyota Corolla. You need an air filter, and you go onto your favorite sales channel, whether it be ebay, amazon, or an auto part store, and you just buy the first listing your that matches two simple terms "toyota" and "corolla". Worse, ordered because the ...

Icon Treadmill calibration steps

May 19, 2020

To calibrate the speed and/or incline, please refer to the instructions that are under the motor hood cover or are mounted on the inside of the belly pan. Be sure to unplug your machine. If the instructions are not there, please contact Icon customer service department. Is your incline not operating correctly? There are a few simple steps that can be followed which will most likely resolve that...

Quick Tip: Cardio equipment preventative maintenance

May 16, 2020

Cardio equipment should have preventative maintenance done quarterly to lengthen the life. Includes - Leveling - Deep Cleaning - Treadmill: Belt Tensioning - Adjustment - Vaccuum Out Dust and Debris on the inside frame covers - Ellipticals - Lubricate Joints - Treadmill Belt & Deck Lubrication ...

Treadmill Motor Or Controller Issue, OR... Is it Friction Coefficient?

May 14, 2020

Friction Coefficient: The Enemy Within We often have individuals buy a controller or motor to replace another, only to have the same issue immediately or shortly thereafter replacement. So, if you were a treadmill doctor, you could ask yourself... Am I treating the symptom or providing a cure, many times we find it to be the symptom similar to treating nausea from cancer with pink stomach...

Hey Where's My Package, YOU!!! (arm up in air, fist shaking)

May 08, 2020

I cannot tell you the amount of nasty-grams I've received over the last 10 years in shipping fitness parts, as the provider of the part and because we are the closest in digital proximity, let me say... I get it, but hold on a second, there's a few versions of why a package is not showing tracking progress. Quicklinks. Item on Backorder Item Not Received, Showing Some Tracking Item Not ...

Common Power Continuity Issues With Elliptical, Stationary Bike, Treadmill: FUSES, BREAKERS, WIRING, AND SWITCHES

May 07, 2020

How to test Power Entry Components, Continuity strategy and procedure With regard to power supply to treadmills, ellipticals, and stationary bikes; discontinuous power supply is highly correlated with failure in these components - fuses, breakers, wiring, or switches. Troubleshooting points below Test your multimeter or continuity device. Set device to ohms and make ...

Fitness Equipment Wire Harness Help: How to Perform Continuity Check

May 01, 2020

Why continuity doesn't continue. We cannot tell you how many times customers have have ordered a motor, or a controller because they guessed that would be the issue, or worse illadvised by a "technician" that those components failed, when really it was a loose or smashed wire harness. More on that last part, lets define wire harness. Wire Harness Cables are manufactured, they ...