Replace the Drive Motor on a Smooth 5.65i
Before replacing the motor - *** TURN TREADMILL OFF ***
Step 1

With a Phillips Screwdriver, remove 5 screws in order to remove the motor cover.
Step 2

Fold Treadmill and remove bolt for the incline motor.
Step 3

This step will require a helper to hold the deck. Remove the bolt for the extension tube then gently lower deck to the floor.
Step 4

Lift the front of the treadmill up and support.
Step 5

Remove the grounding screw and any motor wire cable ties.
Step 6

Remove the M+ and M- from the motor controller
Step 7

Remove the sensor from the motor.
Step 8

Using either an allen wrench or a box wrench, remove the mounting bolts.
Step 9


Loosen the adjuster bolts.
Step 10

Remove the drive belt.
Step 11

Remove motor
Step 12

Transfer Bracket and then reverse the process to install the new motor.