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Title: Treadmill runs but doesnt Walk??
Post by: apeman on March 06, 2010, 02:43:22 AM

I have a smooth fitness 7.35 treadmill that when i start up, goes immediately into "run" mode...i have tried applying belt dressing to it, but no matter what the thing wont go into walk...almost killed me!  I have searched alomost 100 forums and still nothing...any ideas?

Title: Re: Treadmill runs but doesnt Walk??
Post by: muffintop on March 06, 2010, 06:28:49 AM

What kind of dressing did you use? I prefer a raspberry vinaigrette.

I'm no treadmill tech but... as an unlicensed therapist on the run from the law... my professional opinion is your treadmill is tired of taking you for walks and is challenging you to "be all you can be". I would either take it up on its challenge,  grab a hammer & show it who's boss or stick it out in the rain along with that Ikea lamp  ;)

Title: Re: Treadmill runs but doesnt Walk??
Post by: Gearhead on March 06, 2010, 07:28:08 AM

You do have a perfectly good couch don't you ?

Title: Re: Treadmill runs but doesnt Walk??
Post by: Spinalguy on March 06, 2010, 09:37:44 AM

i think a different approach is needed.
Jog on the spot for 5mins to warm up.
Start treadmill.
Jump on and start running fast.
End result is you will get in shape...faster ;D

Title: Re: Treadmill runs but doesnt Walk??
Post by: muffintop on March 06, 2010, 09:56:25 AM

Quote from: Gearhead on March 06, 2010, 07:28:08 AM

You do have a perfectly good couch don't you ?

Ya... it's in the back of my van. I like to stay mobile so the "law man" cant find me ;D

Title: Re: Treadmill runs but doesnt Walk??
Post by: mhernden on March 06, 2010, 11:46:06 AM

Might i suggest...

http://www.justanswer.com/electronics/exercise-equipment/treadmill?r=ppc%7cga%7c6%7cExercise+-+Equipment%7cTreadmill&JCRN=Treadmill+Techs&JRA=913286%3b2035554&JPKW=treadmill+stuck&JPDC=S&JPST=&JPAD=3968695672&JPAF=txt&JPCD=20090212-2&JPRC=1&gclid=COiR6PzipKACFQwhDQodeGWOaw (http://www.justanswer.com/electronics/exercise-equipment/treadmill?r=ppc%7cga%7c6%7cExercise+-+Equipment%7cTreadmill&JCRN=Treadmill+Techs&JRA=913286%3b2035554&JPKW=treadmill+stuck&JPDC=S&JPST=&JPAD=3968695672&JPAF=txt&JPCD=20090212-2&JPRC=1&gclid=COiR6PzipKACFQwhDQodeGWOaw)   

...and asking them your question.    Since we all know that no websites online are invented just to collect personal information... im sure these guys are totally the real deal and do in fact have 4 Treadmill technicians standing by to answer your question.   haha

Title: Re: Treadmill runs but doesnt Walk??
Post by: dac on March 06, 2010, 08:12:05 PM

Best be getting it fixed, you wouldn't want to go through what this guy went through.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_A8lOGsIU4&feature=related

Title: Re: Treadmill runs but doesnt Walk??
Post by: apeman on March 06, 2010, 11:53:55 PM

I forgot...JPthing is an advisor for tthat sort of thing, however he only advises once the menufacturer cant find a reasonable answer or solution....

i sprayed myself down woith belt dressing and belly flopped on the tread itself...i got some of the vibes out...and tom woods confirmed my ideas, then told me to fck myself and sever call again???

Title: Re: Treadmill runs but doesnt Walk??
Post by: muffintop on March 07, 2010, 09:03:18 AM

Quote from: dac on March 06, 2010, 08:12:05 PM

It's worth a shot, you wouldn't want to go through what this guy went through.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_A8lOGsIU4&feature=related

Makes ya wonder if we was thinking "less weight" or "safety" when he "took his bling off" & "put down the scissors" before throwin down. Either way... I'm confused that he kept his flip flops on... man did those things fly  :o

Title: Re: Treadmill runs but doesnt Walk??
Post by: adamnigh on March 19, 2010, 05:28:25 PM

your speed sensors busted, order the part, or call a tech, i can give ya a number if ya want

Title: Re: Treadmill runs but doesnt Walk??
Post by: Vinman on March 19, 2010, 09:50:42 PM

Maybe its trying to tell you something?