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.