Am getting a Replace Emergency Stop Key error after initilizing on my Life fitness T5.5 treatmill

Test and check control panel and wiring harness

Normally you must put the key in the hole, after you press the button start and ready.
However I recommend you to follow the instr. manual for easy start. Since that every manufacturer has a little diferrent mode of start. If you do not have it download free from
www.fitness.manualsonline.com
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1) adjust the REED switch, test for open or defective, clean it, and tight the plug or connector very well.
2) After you fixed RUN the software calibration for easy diagnose, troubleshooting. and fix it.
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see this step and fix it. God bless you
Unplug the treadmill. Locate the console key and place the safety or reset key into the treadmill console. Replace any parts that need replacing, or move on to the next step.

2 Locate the reset switch on the underside of the treadmill console. Usually the button is large enough to trigger with a pencil eraser or Q-tip. Plug the treadmill plug back into the wall. Use the Q-tip to press the reset button. It may be necessary to hold the reset button down for a few seconds. "CL11" will appear in the display of the treadmill.

3 Press the reset button one more time with the Q-tip. "CL21" should appear on the screen. Press the enter key. The display will change again and show "CL22." Keep pressing the enter key until the numbers cycle through to the number "CL26." Press enter one more time. The letter E should appear on the display screen.

4 Press enter twice more. The letters "SS" should appear on the screen. When this happens, press the start/stop key. Making sure to keep well away from the tread, press enter to start the treadmill. The treadmill will start on its own. The treadmill will stop on its own after a few seconds. When it stops, press the power key two times. Remove the safety key and put in a safe place. Your treadmill is reset.

Yes, it is likely that it is the switch directly underneath the magnet - it may be possible to bypass it, but not a good idea. You can order a switch direct from Woodway 1800WOODWAY

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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 had that problem and solved it by removing the red "STOP" cover. The cover pushes against a switch. If the switch moves too far down and rests against the cover, it will be stuck in a lock position causing the error message. To remove the red STOP cover, remove the few screws behind the console. When the front cover is off, turn it over and unscrew the two screws that hold the red stop cover. Then push the cover out through the FRONT. Do not attempt to lift it out by the end with the screw holes. It iwll not pull out that way. Test the machine before screwing the panels back agian. The message should no longer show STOP KEY. Test the visible white small switch that you uncovered by removing the red flap. The message should stop when you press the switch.

I kept the red STOP cover off of the switch and screwed the panels back into place. The machine now works fine!

you may need open up the head board and check the switch.

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