Adjust or Replace Treadmill Walking Belt, Everything You Need to Know

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Published 2021-09-18
It is important to adjust a treadmill walking belt when it is needed because if you don’t there are likely to be some bad consequences, such as increasing wear and tear on the belt or motor or worse. For example if you start to notice your treadmill belt shifting to one side, then you'll need to switch the treadmill off immediately, otherwise you may end up with a problem like the one you see here    • Treadmill: Folded Walking Belt Fix, R...   . We will show you how to make adjustments so that the belt is centered and what are the best practices. We will also show you how to replace the treadmill belt (very detailed step-by-step guide). Your treadmill may be a little different than the one shown here, however the principles are the same.

Also, have you heard of the treadmill "walking belt guide"? No videos we have seen mention this, and it took us significant time and effort to get any information from the manufacturer, but we found it was a very important part for keeping the belt centered. Your walking belt guide may be a little different than the one shown here, however the principles are the same. We are sharing this with all of you also so that you both understand its function and so that the walking belt guide will not contribute to unnecessary wear and tear of the belt.

Index
0:00 adjust belt overview
0:37 adjust belt tension (rear roller)
1:22 belt too loose
1:49 two tips for belt adjustment: count & write down turns
2:34 replace belt, remove front cover
2:54 remove front right roller bolt
3:19 remove end cap
3:39 DIY short screwdriver
4:18 remove side rail
4:41 remove screws on deck
5:01 optional remove left bolt
5:46 tie rope deck, roller & waist
6:10 belt is removed
6:33 compare old vs new belt
7:04 first half new belt in
7:24 second half new belt in
8:04 reassemble & three key points
8:24 adjust front roller
8:54 install rear roller
9:14 adjust rear roller, when does tightening start?
9:57 puzzled walking belt guide
11:06 correct walking belt guide
11:32 principle: adjust off center
12:06 adjust walking belt guide later
13:05 install difficult side rail tip
All Comments (9)
  • @rogershinton7483
    Same model treadmill here purchased new 20 years ago. Replaced walking belt 2 years ago. I use dry paraffin wax for deck lube. (good/bad?) Lately the walking belt hesitates (it is tightened). New drive belt maybe?
  • @GusMahn
    Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see or hear you talk about lubricating the walking belt.
  • @Pandora4977
    My band moved to the left way to much and i cant turn the allen wrench in the holes because its too tigjybhow can i fix it?
  • @americarocks1776
    I've monkeyed around with the bolts on the front and the back and have no idea where they belong. I have tried to even them out and I just can't get them all even. What is your recommendation to realign The front and rear tension bolts?
  • @eniac78
    Unrelated question. I have a Lifespan TR800 under desk treadmill. The treadmill motor started to overheat and produce a burning smell after an hour of walking. I replaced the motor and I still have the same problems. What are your next suggestions?
  • @user-df3kc8jm9q
    Has anyone thought of using milimetre measurements instead of drawing lines on a paper?
  • @angeloesver1007
    We’re looking for mechanic to replace the belt can you refer a mechanic I live in Modesto California