Lifefitness TR8500 settings question

Mark Rebuck said:

The only treadmill to which I have easy access is a
Lifefitness TR8500l. I like it, but the maximum speed is
currently set to
6.0mph, which is a bit slow for me these days. Here's the
thing: I know this treadmill can go faster. It used to
go up to 10mph. The gym where it is located was closed
for repairs a few months ago, and when the treadmill
came back, it was limited to 6.0mph. I know it is the
exact same treadmill, because there is a very distinct
scratch on the panel.

I'm thinking that the maximum speed is setable, and was
set to 6.0mph when the gym was closed for repairs. Any
ideas how to reset the maximum speed? I called
Lifefitness, but the support droid who answered my call
wasn't helpful. He couldn't find any information on
setting the speed, but he did offer to sell me the
operations manual for a mere $30.00. Any suggestions? I've
tried holding different buttons, etc., hoping to get to
some kind of settings menu, but haven't had any luck.

Thanks in advance!

Some years ago, the staff at the gym gave me instructions to
adjust the settings of one of the treadmills, after I
expressed a willingness to read the instructions. The speed
range was operator selectable if you knew the "key".

You might find instructions available on or through the
manufacturer website, for each model they support.
Sometimes, they have a separate support site. You could also
pose as a buyer and inquire about this sort of information
as part of your purchase research--if for some reason they
do not have the patience to help a user.

On Sat, 3 Apr 2004 00:22:53 -0500, "Bill" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Mark Rebuck said:

The only treadmill to which I have easy access is a
Lifefitness TR8500l.

here's the instructions for a 9100. I don't have any idea if
this works for the 8500. If it doesn't, just post back and
I'll ask our supplier.

1. Enter the "Manager's Configuration"
- press and hold down the PAUSE key and press the
CLEAR key twice
- Continue to hold down the PAUSE key until the
MESSAGE CENTER displays the words "SERVICE MENU"
- Then, release the PAUSE key, press the QUICK START
key, and press ENTER.
- The MESSAGE CENTER will display each of the
possible configuration settings.

2. Scroll thru until you see MAXIMUM SPEED
- use the TIME arrow keys to scroll thru
- select by pressing ENTER
- use the INCLINE or SPEED keys to change settings

...thehick