Life Fitness 95T Elevation Series Lift Motor Replacement

This article explains how to replace the Lift Motor of a Life Fitness Explore and Elevation Series Treadmill with Serial Ranges TWT, AST, TET, ASP, ASM, PEU, TEU, BXT.

Tools Required:

• Phillips Screwdriver
• Adjustable Wrench
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Pliers

Replacement Procedure:

1. Turn the power switch to the "off" position
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall
3. Remove the inside upright covers with the Phillips screwdriver
4. Remove the front cover using the Phillips screwdriver
5. With the Phillips screwdriver, remove the motor cover
6. Cut or disconnect any cable ties holding the elevation motor's harness to the cross-member
7. Disconnect the Elevation motor harness from the DSP controller or the wax lift board ( 4-pin connector)
8. With the Phillips screwdriver, remove the Lift motor ground wire
9. Carefully tilt the machine onto its side so there is no weight on the lift carriage assembly
   
   • Alternatively, use blocks to lift the treadmill's frame enough so that the lift carriage assembly is not touching the floor
10. While holding the motor, remove the nut from each bolt, then the bolt using the pliers and adjustable wrench; or use the needle-nose pliers to remove the pin and clevis shaft from each end of the elevation motor
11. Now the motor is free for removal
12. Installation is achieved by reversing these steps