
Dear Valued Customer,
By performing the following quick and easy rewaxing proceedure every 2000 miles (3000km), you will maximize the life of
your running belt, and reduce downtime due to premature wear of the deck and belt. The wax bottle enclosed contains
over 4 full applications. Keep these instructions with the bottle.
Important Note: You must install a new belt and new deck surface together. Most Star Trac decks are doublesided, meaning they can be flipped to use both sides. Decks come with a coating of wax already impregnated
onto both sides of the deck. Once a deck surface has been used, it should never be used again!
The first initial coating of wax must be soaked into a new running belt. The powdered wax is used as a periodic
supplement to provide continued lubrication thoughout the life of the belt. Failure to install a new belt over a fresh
deck surface will cause the belt to burn along the center walking area, the edges will curl, electrical components
will create so much heat as to begin to fail, and will not be covered under warranty.
TREADMILL RUNNING BELT & DECK REWAXING PROCEDURE
TIME REQUIRED FREQUENCY
5 Minutes Every 2000 miles
(3000km) of use.
TOOLS & MATERIALS
1 Bottle or bag of wax powder
1 Clean towel
1 Paint stick or ruler
Diluted all-purpose cleaner
y Simple Green - 50% w/Water
y 409 - 50% w/Water
WARM UP BELT:
Before applying wax, the belt should be warmed up. Run belt for several minutes, or apply wax within 5 minutes after
use. After applying wax, it will need to be walked in for maximun absorbtion. *If warming up the belt with no user, do not
leave treadmill unattended.
CAUTION: POWER OFF AND UNPLUG THE TREADMILL
1. CLEAN DECK & BELT:
A. Using the stick or ruler, slide a towel under the middle of the belt, from one side to the other.
B. Hold the edges of the towel and pull towards the back of the unit, then towards the front, then all the way back
again. Slide the belt to wipe completely.
2. LIFT BELT: Lift the left side (facing the display) of the belt, about 12 inches back from the front cover (see figure).
Hold the belt up to elevate it from the deck. *It is not necessary to loosen the belt from the rear adjustment.
3. SPREAD WAX:
• Bottle: Flip up the nozzle on the cap of the wax bottle. Point the nozzle at the deck. Be sure that the bottle is
tilted at a downward angle. Give the bottle 2 squeezes while aiming the wax under the belt on top of the deck.
Gently shake the bottle between each squeeze.
• Bag: Open bag enough to get 1 teaspoon of wax out. You will not need a heaping spoonful, rather just enough to
fill the spoon, a little over level. Spread the wax under the belt, gently blowing it to avoid piles or clumps.
4. Repeat Steps: Repeat steps 2 & 3, about 18 inches from the end of the deck.
5. Repeat Steps: Repeat steps 2, 3 & 4, on the right side of the unit.
6. WALK: Plug in the unit and turn it on. Start the treadmill at 1 mph and walk on the all sections of the belt and deck
for a minute to ensure the wax has been evenly distributed. Then proceed into a normal workout to allow the wax to
work into the belt properly.
7. CLEANUP: Wipe the side of the deck to remove any excess wax that was not absorbed.
SEE PAGE 2 FOR THE RE-WAX MESSAGE OR LED UPDATING INSTRUCTIONS

To Clear the “Rewax Belt” or “Service Deck” Messages and Prompts:
Pro Tread y TR4500 y TR4000 TR3900 & TR3500
Enter the Maintenance Mode by pressing and holding ‘0’,
‘2’, and “START” keys at same time, then release the ‘2’
only.*
Once in Maintenace Mode, use the Incline ‘Ø’ key to scroll
to the parameter ‘LST DCK’.
4000 & 4500: Press the ‘HEART’ key once, then the
‘START’ key once. The display will read “UPDATING”,
then press the ‘STOP’ key.
Pro Treads: Using the same steps as the 4500, use the
‘ALPINE’ key in place of the ‘HEART’ key.
*Some 4000’s may need to use the ‘1’ key in place of ‘2’
TR1800S & TR1800HRP TR900 & TR901
1800S: To enter the Engineering Mode press and hold
‘SCAN’, ‘TRACK’, and the Incline ‘Ø’ keys at same time,
then release the ‘TRACK’ only.
1800
HRP: To enter the Engineering Mode press and hold
‘SCAN’, ‘TRACK’, and the ‘PROGRAM’ keys at same time,
then release the ‘TRACK’ only.
Once in Engineering Mode, use the Incline ‘×’ key to scroll
to the parameter ‘LST DCK’.
Newer version software: Press and hold the “TIME’,
“DISTANCE” and “SPEED” keys all together for a few
seconds. If the Rewax LED does not turn off, follow the
next steps.
Remove the display from the unit (Display is heavy-do not
drop). On the circuit board, there are dip switches, similar to
those in garage door openers. Locate switch #7 and flip it
once to the opposite position it is now. This will reset the
Rewax LED.
This will reset the units’ Rewax reminder to the current
mileage, and will prompt you again in another 2000 miles.
If you have any question, contact Star Trac at 800-503-1221.
Enter the Engineering Mode by pressing and holding the
‘SCAN’, ‘TRACK’, and the ‘PROGRAM’ keys at same time,
then release the ‘TRACK’ only.
Once in Engineering Mode, use the Incline ‘×’ key to scroll
to the parameter ‘LST DCK’.
Press the ‘COOL DOWN’ key once, then the ‘START’ key
once. The display will read “UPDATING”, then press the
‘STOP’ key.
Press the ‘COOL DOWN’ key once, then the ‘START’ key
once. The display will read “UPDATING”, then press the
‘STOP’ key.
This will reset the Rewax reminder to the current mileage,
and will prompt you again in another 2000 miles.
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This will reset the Rewax reminder to the current mileage,
and will prompt you again in another 2000 miles.