Bowflex TC5000 Treads are hitting each other - Bowflex Treadclimber

https://www.fixya.com/support/t2438337-bowflex_treadclimber_calibration_failed

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/612664/Bowflex-Treadclimber-1000.html?page=34

https://manualzz.com/doc/871362/bowflex-treadclimber-1000-service-manual

If you wish to get some details about treadmill repair and service ; visit the site linked here. Pull up older posts. http://electro-medical.blogspot.com/

You have to call the Company representative who will guide you through the error code. Call :1-800-628-8458
In case you don't have the manual, here it is: http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/user-manuals/TC5000-Bowflex-Parts-BOWFLEX+TREADCLIMBER-manual

Good Luck!

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sincerely.

Here is a GREAT FIXYA Post from 2013 that addresses your error code, "L5"

TREADCLIMBER tc5000 error code L5

Anthony

The motor must move the drive pulley for calibration to pass. remove rear covers and check drive belt. you should hear the lwr board relay click to engage the motor. if you hear it and the motor does not move and you have checked the belt then you need to test the motor. Typically remove the belt and turn by hand...it should be very smooth and spin freely. If not replace the motor. Direct 9 volts to the motor leads unplugged from the board will tell you if the motor is good. be careful as capacitors are present and risk of shock is always possible. capacitors stay charged for about 10 mins after unit is unplugged

Call manufactor for calibration procedure. If this doesnt work, you will probably need a lower board.

Napa 8300 silicone is recommended. Apply under belts from front to back one fluid spray and also in bearing areas. Squeaking can also be caused by the center of the treadles rubbing to hard. If this is the case they need to be adjusted.

I just got a BowFlex TreadClimber TC3000. I have been using it for about 1 week and I noticed black dust coming out of the back. It was near the treadles. I called BowFlex and they said that this is normal during the first few weeks of use. This is the coating coming off of the treads. They said I could vaccum it up. They also mentioned that they only time to really worry is if there is white dust. That is the actual treads wearing off. Hope that helps!

Hi ddmyatt.. They sell what is call dry lube at sports store's. for spraying under the tread's and on the wheels that the tread run's on.. Lift the tread and spray as far under it as you can on both side's. She'll be lot's quieter then before and lots easier on the motor too..