Reebok 910 Speed Problem
Hi. So happy I found this forum.
I have a Reebok 910 (in Canada) and I've had this problem for a while now. When walking on a typical level (2.7-3.3mph) the unit slows down after about 15-20 mins to a very slow level. Power cycling doesn't help the problem. At some points it slows only a little and then tries to overcompensate and then it starts to go too fast. It works well 75% of the time and then it becomes tough to maintain a proper speed. Jacking the motor up to 11 or 12 does work, but moving it back down to the desired speed is still too slow. I tried lubricating the deck with silicon spray but it hasn't helped.
It does feel like there's more friction between the belt and deck than say a commercial unit at a gym.
Appreciate any thoughts.
I have a Reebok 910 (in Canada) and I've had this problem for a while now. When walking on a typical level (2.7-3.3mph) the unit slows down after about 15-20 mins to a very slow level. Power cycling doesn't help the problem. At some points it slows only a little and then tries to overcompensate and then it starts to go too fast. It works well 75% of the time and then it becomes tough to maintain a proper speed. Jacking the motor up to 11 or 12 does work, but moving it back down to the desired speed is still too slow. I tried lubricating the deck with silicon spray but it hasn't helped.
It does feel like there's more friction between the belt and deck than say a commercial unit at a gym.
Appreciate any thoughts.
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Another symptom I've noticed is that it runs with a hissing noise, like the belt is completely sitting on the deck and its dragging.
The only reason I question the belt is because we haven't used it enough over the years (in my opinion) it's been unused for about 5 years, and there was signs of this behaviour when we last used it years ago.
I set the treadmill to 3.0mph and the treadmill used about 75-80 watts (fluctuating). At times I heard the treadmill sounding like it was slowing down, and it drew about 65 watts.
I stepped on the treadmill and at the desired speed the meter showed about 350-380 watts.
Adter about 5 mins the treadmill slowed down and was pulling about 220-250 watts, eventually it sped back up and the wattage showed about 350-380 again.
At no point did I change the speed of the treadmill manually.
Not sure if that helps.
On 2.5mph and no load the meter showed consistently 2.2-2.7amps draw
With a load, it drew about 7-9amps, with it spiking 10 only when I got on, or if it made an effort to step down hard.
I then watched it with no load for about 5 minutes, the treadmill sped up and slowed down on its own with no load, and the power draw stayed the same (after a slight spike when it started to increase).
After that it's showing 0.0.
I went back to the controller and turned it clockwise a half turn or so, went to calibrate again and it still shows 0.0 (treadmill is moving).
I went to 3.0 and after the adjustment it seemed like a comfortable walking pace.
The question is, for the purpose of walking does Calibration really matter? I'm the only one using it.