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Nihango! A question I get asked a lot right here at the DOJO (and by my wife's pesky relatives) is: How the heck do I replace a damaged treadmill belt? flex belt scam 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 your treadmill belt replaced. Luckily, replacing the belt isn't as difficult as you'd consider. The extremely 1st issue you are going to want to do is take a appear at your treadmill deck. If the deck looks to be in great shape then there is a excellent chance it just needs to be lubricated (or waxed). If you see signs of put on such as scratches or grooves then both the deck and belt are possibly going to need to have to be replaced. If the deck seems fine but your belt is torn, curling or frayed, it really is time to replace the treadmill belt. Fortunately, treadmill manufacturers have made it pretty effortless to replace a belt even if you are not the Treadmill Sensei. Most crucial: Turn your treadmill off and remove the power cord! This way you do not get shocked and you are going to guarantee the treadmill doesn't turn on even though you happen to be operating on it. That would be poor. If your treadmill inclines (which most do), adjusting it a couple of degrees may possibly make the operation a tiny 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. Remove 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. Get rid of these and you will 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 effectively. From there, put on your new belt and reassemble your deck. Taking the time to wax your treadmill deck whilst the belt is off could be a very good thought. It'll preserve you from having to do it all more than again later on. Lastly, once you have it all back with each other you are going to want to test the adjustment. Begin your treadmill at a slow speed and walk on it firmly. If the belt stops, hesitates or adjustments speed then you're going to need to have to adjst the rear screws. Adjust as needed until you are sure the belt is not slipping or altering speed. And there you have it, how to replace a treadmill belt. -The Treadmill Sensei