The part most prone to wear and tear is the belt for treadmill. It is therefore important for you to know how to properly maintain it and to know if there’s a need to replace it. How do you check signs of damages?
The major components of the treadmill that require special attention are the deck and the belt. If the belt is not properly taken cared of, the deck’s mechanical operation will also get affected.
It’s very important to keep the belt for treadmill in good condition especially if it’s frequently used everyday. You will know if your belt needs replacement if you notice these items.
- When it curls on its edges.
- The treadmill speed slows down when you step onto the deck.
- When obvious grooves appear on your treadmill belt.
Generally if the walking surface area of your belt for treadmill looks worn out, you may need to replace the belt. Otherwise, it may only need lubrication or waxing to keep it functional.
You will have to replace your belt if there are already signs of obvious damages mentioned above. If you do not have the instruction manual, here are the basic instructions.
Removing the belt
- Unplug the treadmill. Make sure your treadmill is not connected to a power supply.
- Find the hood of the treadmill’s motor and remove it.
- To take out the rear roller, loosen and remove the screws on both sides. These are the same screws affecting the tension of the belt.
- Do the same for the front roller by loosening the front end screws. Incline the board if the screws are not accessible.
- Once the screws are removed, you can now take out the front and rear rollers.
- Remove the belt.
Replacing the belt for treadmill
- Lay the new belt and deck together. Slide the belt over the deck and align.
- Install the rollers and fasten the deck to the frame properly and securely.
- The next step is to fasten the belt and deck together with the screws. You may need to adjust the deck to get the screws in.
- Slide the belt in through the rear roller by pulling it to the rear end.
- Adjust the screws a bit to hold the parts together.
- Replace the drive motor belt over the drive gear by sliding the front roller inside the belt.
- Make sure the belt fits snuggly to the deck by tightening the front and rear screws.
- Now that you have the new belt in place, you may need to adjust it. The adjustment concept is done by changing the speed to test the tightness and feel of your belt.
The process may sound simple but if you haven’t done this before, it’s best not to do it yourself. Seek help from someone who has more experience in replacing a belt for treadmill.
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