Your walking belt for treadmill is more delicate because it is more exposed to contact and therefore prone to damage. This article explains the general pointers in doing a check up on the belt as well as how to replace it. How do you check signs of damages?
The deck and the belt are the major components of the treadmill. If the belt is not properly taken cared of, the deck’s mechanical operation will also get affected.
Keeping the belt in good shape is important especially if you’re using the treadmill everyday. You will know if your belt needs replacement if you notice these items.
- When your belt has curls on its edges.
- When the speed slows down the moment you step on the deck.
- When obvious grooves appear on your treadmill belt.
You may need to replace the belt if the walking surface generally looks worn-out. Otherwise, it may only need lubrication or waxing to keep it functional.
If you notice obvious indications or signs of wear and tear, it’s time for you to do a belt replacement. 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.
- The front roller can be removed using the same process. Incline the board if the screws are not accessible.
- Take out the front and rear rollers once the screws are removed.
- Take the belt out.
Replacing the belt for treadmill
- You need to 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.
- With the screws, fasten the belt and deck together. 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 and tighten 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.
- Fix the belt snuggly onto the deck by tightening the screws on the front and rear rollers.
- 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.
It’s best not to do belt replacement yourself if you have not tried this procedure before. Seek help from someone who has more experience in replacing a belt for treadmill.
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