I have a LifeStyler Expanse 1500 treadmill. It appears to start normally, but when you get on it, it starts to speed up. For example, when the speed is set to 2.9 and you get on, it will speed up to 4.2 and more. Is there a speed sensor or is it the controller?
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Answers & Comments
You may have a belt and deck problem. Test by the following procedure:
without the power on stand on the walking belt, push the belt in the, direction it normally turns. If the belt is very difficult to turn (on most treadmill) this means that you have high belt/deck friction I first apply silicone lubricant and see if that clear up the problem. Most problems originate from the belt and deck 75 to 85% of the time.
On occasion, you may have already damaged the DC board if you have high belt/deck friction. If the belt walks freely, you have a different problem.