Selecting a Replacement Belt For Treadmill Damages

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 two most important parts of the treadmill are the belt and the deck. 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 your belt has curls on its edges.

- When the speed slows down the moment you step on the deck.

- There 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.

If one or two signs of damages are present, you may have to replace your belt. If you do not have the instruction manual, here are the basic instructions.

Removing the belt

- The very first important thing you do is to pull out the plug. Make sure your treadmill is not connected to a power supply.

- Locate the hood of the treadmill’s motor and remove it.

- Loosen and remove the screws on both sides to take out the rear roller. 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.

- Take the belt out.

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.

- Fasten the belt and deck together with 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.

- Fix the belt snuggly onto the deck by tightening the screws on the front and rear rollers.

- Adjust the belt. The adjustment concept is done by changing the speed to test the tightness and feel of your belt.

The procedure is actually 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.