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Manuals, guides, and troubleshooting for Trotter (Cybex) fitness equipment.

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Trotter Error 8 on 685 and 900T Treadmills

Probable Cause This error usually results from an intermittent power loss like the power cord being kicked or the power switch is turned back on too quickly when resetting the power. Other possible causes are the motor controller, low line voltage, bad on/off switch, capacitor, or line filter....

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Error 6 on a Trotter 685 and 900T treadmill

Probable Cause This could be the result of a badly worn motor brush or a faulty motor controller. Corrective Action Inspect the motor brushes. They should have a smooth surface free of any nicks, notches, or cracks. Some motor brushes are marked with a wear line; however, any length shorter than...

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Error 4 on a Trotter 685 and 900T treadmill

Probable Cause This could be a failure of the motor controller or this could be a result of the user actually pushing the belt faster than the set speed which if an error occurs; generally happens when the unit is elevated. Corrective Action Without a user, confirm the actual speed of the treadmill...

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Error 2 on a Trotter 685 and 900T treadmill

Probable Cause Bad speed sensor. Bad connection or gap of the speed sensor. Faulty motor or wiring. Motor controller failure. Corrective Action Check speed sensor. Speed sensor should provide a reading of 1K – 1.4K ohms. If the speed sensor provides proper ohms, can the speed sensor magnet pick up...

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Error 3 on a Trotter 685 and 900T Treadmill

Probable Cause 1. This could be an issue with the speed sensor or speed sensor cable if the belt moves slightly before the error occurs. 2. If the belt doesn’t move this could be an issue with the motor or motor controller. Corrective Action If the belt moved prior to the error, check the speed...

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Trotter Error 1 on 685 and 900T Treadmills

Probable Cause Excessive drive motor current. Corrective Action It is possible a foreign object could be jamming the belt causing the error. Inspect for such conditions and correct if found. If there was no obstruction of the belt found, this is cause for extreme care and further diagnosis by a...

Guides

Calibrating Elevation on 685 and 900T Trotter Treadmills

The Trotter 685 and 900T treadmills are equipped with a self-calibrating elevation system. No calibration is required.

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How to calibrate the elevation on a Trotter 645T treadmill

Instructions on how to properly calibrate the elevation on a Trotter 645T. Press SAVE and STOP at the same time and hold for 5 seconds until the number appears. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW until the treadmill stops then rises slightly. Press ENTER and DOWN ARROW at the same time, this will set...

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Calibrating Elevation on 640CR and 700T Trotter Treadmills

The Trotter 640CR and 700T treadmills are equipped with a self-calibrating elevation system. No calibration is required.

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How to calibrate the elevation on a Trotter 640T treadmill

Use the following procedure to calibrate your Trotter 640T elevation. Press SHIFT and SPEED DOWN until D1 appears. Press START three times to select D4. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW until the treadmill stops then rises slightly. Press the SPEED DOWN and this will set the lower limit. Press and...

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Calibrating Elevation on 645CR and 710T Trotter Treadmills

The Trotter 645CR and 710T treadmills are equipped with a self-calibrating elevation system. No calibration is required.

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Calibrating Elevation on 540, 575 and CXT Plus Trotter Treadmills

Procedure Press CYCLE and RESET at the same time and hold for 5 seconds until the number appears. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW until the treadmill stops then rise slightly. Press RESET and DOWN ARROW at the same time, this will set the lower limit. Press and hold the UP ARROW until the treadmill...

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Calibrating Elevation on 525, 545 and 585 Trotter Treadmills

Procedure Press ENTER and STOP at the same time and hold for 5 seconds until the number appears. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW until the treadmill stops then rise slightly. Press ENTER and DOWN ARROW at the same time, this will set the lower limit. Press and hold the UP ARROW until the treadmill...

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Calibrating Elevation on 440T and 510 Trotter Treadmills

Procedure Press SHIFT and SPEED DOWN until D1 appears. Press START three times to select D4. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW until the treadmill stops then slightly rises. Press the SPEED DOWN and this will set the lower limit. Press and hold the UP ARROW until the treadmill stops then slightly...

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Calibrating Elevation on 410T and 535 Trotter Treadmills

Procedure Press SAVE and STOP at the same time and hold for 5 seconds until the number appears. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW until the treadmill stops then rise slightly. Press ENTER and DOWN ARROW at the same time, this will set the lower limit. Press and hold the UP ARROW until the treadmill...

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Calibrating Elevation on 300T Treadmill by Trotter

The Trotter 300T treadmill is equipped with a self-calibrating elevation system. No calibration is required.

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How to Access Diagnostics on Trotter 900T and 685 Treadmills

To access the diagnostic test mode on the Cybex 900T and Trotter 685 treadmills , they need to be in dormant mode. The following options are available through the diagnostic test mode: Program Revision Level Dynamic Tests LED Test Tone Generator Test Overlay Test DMD Cable Check C-Safe / RS-232...

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What is the Cause for Static on My Treadmill?

Winter is the time of year we receive calls regarding static electricity primarily on treadmills. In fact, many of the OEMs state they expect a certain amount of static, especially during this time of year. Listed below are some of the sources which may be responsible for the static problems: Items...

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