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Checking And Replacing The Belt For Treadmill Damages

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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 it curls on its edges.

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

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

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

- Look for 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.

- After loosening the screws on both ends, remove the front and rear rollers.

- The next step is to remove the belt.

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.

- 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.

- Tighten the screws of the front and rear rollers until the belt fits snuggly on the deck.

- 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.
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