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Nihango! A query I get asked a lot here at the DOJO (and by my wife's pesky relatives) is: How the heck do I replace a damaged treadmill belt? If you discover your belt slipping, or your deck slowing down and cease, or if the edges of your treadmill belt look worn, frayed or curls up, then you may need to have to have your treadmill belt replaced. Fortunately, replacing the belt is not as hard as you'd believe. The really very first thing you're going to want to do is take a look at your treadmill deck. If the deck looks to be in very good shape then there is a good likelihood it just needs to be lubricated (or waxed). If you see signs of put on such as scratches or grooves then each the deck and belt are possibly going to require to be replaced. If the deck seems fine but your belt is torn, curling or frayed, it's time to replace the treadmill belt. Thankfully, treadmill suppliers have produced it quite easy to replace a belt even if you happen to be not the Treadmill Sensei. Most essential: Turn your treadmill off and eliminate the energy cord! This way you do not get shocked and you will guarantee the treadmill does not turn on even though you're operating on it. That would be undesirable. If your treadmill inclines (which most do), adjusting it a few degrees might make the operation a small easier for you. You loosen the belt adjustment screws in the back of your treadmill's deck and then slide the rear roller forward and away from the belt. Get rid of the front roller and then the rear roller. There will be a number of screws along the sides of the deck which attach the deck to the rest of the treadmill. Remove those and you are going to be able to get rid of your deck. At this point you can slide your belt off. Now is a ideal time to go ahead and lubricate your deck as properly. From there, put on your new belt and reassemble your deck. Taking the time to wax your treadmill deck whilst the belt is off might be a great concept. It'll keep you from obtaining to do it all more than again later on. advertiser Finally, when you have it all back together you happen to be going to want to test the adjustment. Start off your treadmill at a slow speed and stroll on it firmly. If the belt stops, hesitates or adjustments speed then you are going to need to have to adjst the rear screws. Adjust as required until you are certain the belt isn't slipping or shifting speed. And there you have it, how to replace a treadmill belt. -The Treadmill Sensei