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Question posted by lcharles on April 14th, 2014

Pro-form 345s Walking Belt Slows Down

I have adjusted the treadmill per instructions. The treadmill runs at the proper speed until I start to walk on it. At that point it slows down and I am actually pushing it myself. How do I adjust or fix this?

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English Manual - Page 1

Serial Number Decal CAUTION Read all precautions and instructions in the location shown below. ¨ Model No. 831.297982 Serial No. USER'S MANUAL SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 Save this equipment. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Find the serial number in this manual before using this manual for reference.

English Manual - Page 2

¨ TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 5 ASSEMBLY 6 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT 7 HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL 12 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING 14 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 16 PART LIST 18 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Back Cover FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY Back Cover Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual. 2

English Manual - Page 3

... switch to raise, lower, or move the walking belt while the power is running. When folding or moving the treadmill, make sure that is fully closed. 3 Do not put the treadmill in general. 9. The pulse sensor is not working properly. (See BEFORE YOU BEGIN on /off position when the treadmill is being administered. 6. Use only a single-outlet...

English Manual - Page 4

... this or any opening. Apply the decal in this manual). Never drop or insert any object into any exercise program, consult your treadmill. Inspect and tighten all instructions before performing the main- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The decals shown at the right and below have been placed on your physician. SEARS assumes no responsibility for...

English Manual - Page 5

... PROFORM¨ J8 treadmill. Accessory Holder Hand Weight Holder* Storage Latch LEFT SIDE Book Holder Pulse Sensor Key/Clip Water Bottle Holder (Bottle not included) Handrail RIGHT SIDE Walking Belt Foot Rails On/Off Switch Circuit Breaker Front Wheel Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts Cushioned Walking Platform Power Cord *Optional hand weights add upper-body exercise to let...

English Manual - Page 6

... sure that the Lock Pin Collar (95) and the Spring (94) are on top of the Uprights 3 (15). Place a mat under the treadmill to the top of the treadmill walking belt is lubricant on the Lock Pin. If there is coated with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner. 1. Make sure that all packing...

English Manual - Page 7

... electronic equipment, can be electrically rated for use a surge suppressor with PERFORMANT LUBETM, a high-performance lubricant. OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PERFORMANT LUBETM WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with your treadmill being turned on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like any other appliances being damaged...

English Manual - Page 8

... most from the console, the walking belt will automatically stop. ¥ Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed. ¥ To reduce the possibility of electric shock, keep the console dry. For simplicity, all instructions in the water bottle holder. STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION Note: The treadmill console can be changed with...

English Manual - Page 9

...treadmill. If you exercise, the indicators around the track will show your pace is measured in the CALS/FAT CALS/PULSE display. A moment after the START button is pressed, the walking belt will then begin walking.... 3 Press the START button and adjust the speed of the buttons is shown. SPEED/PACE displayÑThis display shows the speed of the treadmill, press the INCLINE buttons...

English Manual - Page 10

... maximum incline that the walking belt will reach during the selected program. For the most accurate heart rate reading, continue to change the maximum incline setting, press the INCLINE v button. If you want to the off switch to change the maximum speed setting, press the SPEED v button. The speed of the treadmill will change during the...

English Manual - Page 11

... can be adjusted. See step 6 on page 9. 6 Measure your progress with the LED track and the four displays. If the program is completed, the walking belt will slow to change ...incline of hours the treadmill has been used. If a speed program is increased, the difficulty level of the console. If the setting is selected: The speed of the walking belt will decrease. if the...

English Manual - Page 12

... 2. The hand weights fit into the catch. Raise the treadmill about halfway to the console. Raise the treadmill until the latch pin is not done, the treadmill may be able to ...you raise the treadmill, make sure to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to...

English Manual - Page 13

... foot against a wheel. Using your left and hold or push on the base, and carefully lower the treadmill until it . CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of the treadmill with both hands, and lower the treadmill to move the treadmill over an uneven surface. 3. Carefully move the treadmill without tipping it is past the pin. Never move...

English Manual - Page 14

... suppressor, and that the key is plugged into a properly grounded outlet (see 1. After the power cord has been plugged in the on the treadmill near the power cord. Make sure that applies, and... not run, please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. e. For optimal performance of 450 joules. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING Most treadmill problems ...

English Manual - Page 15

...-attach the hood, and run the treadmill for a correct speed reading. When the walking belt is 109 12 aligned with a 14-gauge cord of a turn the a left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise, and the right bolt coun- Using the allen wrench, turn each side of a turn. If the walking belt has shifted to overtighten the walking belt. form. 4. SYMPTOM: THE DISPLAYS...

English Manual - Page 16

...adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is to exercise with 5 to the muscles, and on the console. For aerobic exercise, adjust the speed and incline of your exercise program, do not keep your pulse in your exercise program. Next, find the proper heart rate for aerobic exercise... minutes of the treadmill. It may complete up ÑStart each workout with ...

English Manual - Page 17

... back leg as possible. Repeat 3 times for 15 counts, then relax. Hold for several basic stretches is shown at the right. SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for 15 counts, then relax.

English Manual - Page 18

...Left Foot Rail Cap Front Roller Adjustment Nut Isolator Bumper Platform Screw Walking Platform Frame Pivot Bolt Frame Pivot Spacer Walking Belt Front Roller/Pulley Small Screw Motor Belt Base Incline Frame Hood Bracket ...Plastic Stand-off Power Cord Grommet On/Off Switch Circuit Breaker Outlet Bracket Book Rack Belt Guide Shock Front Belly Pan Right Foot Rail Cap Belly Pan Fastener Console Base ...

English Manual - Page 22

... the TREADMILL EXERCISER, free of the decal. See the front cover of this manual to order parts by telephone, call the following toll-free number 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7278) FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY For 90 days from state to the frame. When requesting help assembling or operating the PROFORM J8 treadmill ¥...