How to Replace the Belt of Your Treadmill?

With miles of jog sessions and rough usage, we certainly are pretty hard-hitting with our treadmills. Subsequently, as time passes by, the treadmill belt gets damaged, while the rest of the machine is pretty much in a good shape. Instead of buying new treadmill, one wishes to replace the belt of the treadmill, as it is certainly cost-effective. Why buy a new treadmill for $2,000 – $4,000 or more when you can replace the treadmill belt with only $300 – $400.

Jogging Belt Damage Indications

The main indication of your Jogging Belt damage mainly includes wear and tear. This wear and tear can be directly seen with the naked eye, whereas partial wear out can be felt by rubbing your hand across the surface of the belt, that will be excessively smooth (runners can feel this when the jog is not smooth as before). Some Jogging Belts can also heat up, indicating internal damage. In any of these cases, it is recommended to replace the belt as soon as possible.

Running on Damage Belts can be Dangerous

Not replacing your Jogging Belt can cause you to slip or trip. As you are in a state of motion on your treadmill, any slip can cause severe injuries. So, never continue with your damaged treadmill belt. We also recommend you examine your treadmill belt every six months to check for potential damages.

Replacing Jogging Belt

In case your treadmill belt is damaged, check if its replacement is included in the warranty or not. Furthermore, many companies deal in treadmill belt, you can contact them to Buy Jogging Belt or hire their services for the replacement. However, replacing the treadmill belt is not rocket science. We have described the simplified procedure in detail that will certainly make you capable enough to replace the belt yourselves. You can also watch instructional videos available online to further clear your idea.

Arrange for a Manufacturer Recommended Belt: The first step corresponds to select the belt you want to install. Care must be taken that, the belt must correspond to manufacturer specifications. If not available in the market, you can search for your required belt online.

Remove the motor hood: Carefully remove the motor hood after unplugging your treadmill from power. After removing the motor hood place the treadmill in storage or folded position. Make sure that the storage latch is secured.

Remove Right side Foot Rail: Remove the screws of the walking platforms and carefully unfold the treadmill. Once unfolded, remove the right side foot rails of your treadmill.

Unscrew Drive Rollers: Carefully, remove the idler bolts. Lift and unscrew the rear and front rollers from the mounting bracket.

Remove the Belt: Now remove the corner screws and carefully remove the damaged belt. Get some help if you want to lift the treadmill for easy belt removal.

Install the New Belt: Slide the new belt over the board and place it carefully. Load the board up, latch it and start installing mounting screws.

Reinstall Rear and Front Rollers: Now lower the treadmill and install rear and front rollers in the mounting bracket.

Adjust the Tension of the Belt: Adjust the tension of the belt with adjustment screws.

Reinstall Right Foot Rail and Motor Hood: Once you’ve checked the tension of the belt, reinstall the right foot rails and motor hood.

Check your Belt: Power on the treadmill and check to see if there is any slip or not.

After installing the new Jogging Belt, make sure that every part, even the smallest screw is installed properly. Double-check it. To minimize risks, call for professional services, in case of any ambiguities.