Can't find the safety key - Xterra Fitness Xterra Treadmill

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Yes, it will not operate without the yellow safety key inserted into the console.

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normally the safety key, is in the display board down in the midlle at panel.

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look for security light when you turn on key if it lights and doesn't go off leave key on for ten minutes then turn key off and then try to start

When you say it won't start I assume you mean it will not turn over. Have you replaced the ignition switch? Not the key tumbler but the ignition switch. Have you checked the clutch safety switch?

You may be able to jerry rig something but it's much safer and always recommended to get a new safety key... saving $20 or less is not worth the risk. Here is one place to purchase a new safety key for the precor 9.21i. I like to recommend ordering two to have a spare and avoid paying for shipping again if you lose another one.

safety switches that all riding mowers seem to have include a seat/brake safety which means that you have to be sitting in the seat or the brake must be engaged for it to start. also there is the blade engaged safety, which means the mower will not start normally with the blades engaged.
if you meet those conditions check the switches themselves
non safety related, do you hear a click or a clunk when you turn the key to the start position, this is the starting coil pulling in to send power from the battery to the engine starter, all safety switches will interupt power from the key switch to the starting coil
if you hear the coil energize and the engine does not start you have low battery voltage or loose connection or some other mechanical problem

First thing I'd try is just using any magnet. I'm sure that's all the key is normally. If that doesn't work, no you cannot use a treadmill without a key. It's a safety measure created by the company.
Here's the key for sale on amazon that goes to your treadmill.
http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Form-Treadmill-Safety-Key/dp/B002YP4KQE
Hope this helped!

Make sure the magnetic safety key ('safety pull' or 'emergency stop magnet') is in place. SAFE OUT indicates that the safety key is not in position or is otherwise not working properly.

For more information consult the following manuals:

http://download.dfxi.com/supportdocs/OM/Bowflex/BFX_TM3-5-7_OM_RevD_web.pdf

http://www.pdfstock.com/bowflex-3-5-7-series-treadmills-assembly-manual-pdf.html

I would think that it can't hurt anything to try another magnet but if you end up needing to buy another one here is one website that sells them: Sportsart TR20F safety key