Once you've obtained your treadmill,
it is important to maintain it properly. A Quality treadmill
should not, however, require a frequent maintenance
schedule. Treadmill upkeep includes periodic dusting
and, if need be, infrequent belt lubrication. The following
tips are for prolonging the life of your fitness investment.
Treadmill
Maintenance Tips
Keep treadmill clean and dust-free.
Dirt is the number one cause of premature belt failure.
Weekly dusting between the belt and deck will ensure
longevity of the machine. Deck should be dry and free
of debris. Make sure the area where you place your treadmill
is relatively dust-free.
A properly adjusted treadbelt should never slip.
Most treadmills will provide the user with easy access
to belt tracking. Treadmill belts may stretch slightly
under initial use and may need tightening. Using the
allen wrench supplied with your treadmill, or another
of the right size, tighten both belt adjustment screws
clockwise. 1/4 turn clockwise should tighten treadbelt
if it has loosened from breaking-in. Belt adjustment
screws are usually located at the rear of the treadmill.
Some belts require looser running than others, so check
the user's guide before making adjustments. Belt should
be running at a low speed (around 3 m.p.h.) when adjusting
belt tracking.
Make sure belt is properly aligned.
The tracking adjustments are also for proper belt alignment,
so be sure not to turn either side more than 1/4 turn
at a time since belt tracking adjustments are minor.
Improper belt tracking may result in roller knocking.
A knocking noise may indicate a defective roller, however,
it is usually a result of the belt placing too much
force on the roller from side to side. In this case,
the knocking noise will be at a much slower rhythm than
roller rotation. Proper tracking reduces the load on
belt guides and ensures that the front and rear rollers
are parallel. Follow the manufacturer's directions on
belt tracking to keep from misaligning or over-stretching
the belt. Be careful not to over-tighten belt when adjusting
alignment.
Use a level to level treadmill with floor.
Squeaking sounds and belt mistracking are most often
the result of a non-level floor. Treadmills usually
have level adjustment in rear supports. If your treadmill
cannot be leveled with the floor, then level the floor
with your treadmill.
Keep power cord free and clear from treadmill.
Make especially sure the power cord is clear of the
incline mechanism.
Keep belt and deck dry.
Unless recommended by the manufacturer, avoid use of
silicone or oils to lubricate the belt. A clean, dry,
dust-free bed and belt combination is ideal for a long-lasting
treadmill. If silicone spray is necessary for belt lubrication,
then follow manufacturer directions closely for application
schedule and type of lubricant. Some treadmill decks
may require initial waxing to help reduce friction with
the belt. Do not wax a deck unless recommended by the
manufacturer. Lubrication to pretreated wax decks may
gum up the wax.
Ensure low friction between deck and belt.
You want low-friction contact between the deck and belt
to begin with. A high friction deck and belt will result
in damage to the motor electronics. High friction belts
will not coast when power is shut off, nor will they
be easy to dead-walk on when the power is off. High
friction belts can also cause the motor to stall. Again,
be sure to follow your treadmill manufacturer's guidelines
for proper deck and belt maintenance. Lubrication when
unnecessary can lead to excessive amp draw and subsequent
damage to motor electronics.
Replace circuit breaker fuses with the correct fuse.
Blown fuses are usually discovered from technical diagnostics.
It is generally not recommended for users to replace
blown fuses in the motor or motor controller. Fuses
must be replaced with the recommended fuse, and treadmill
fuses are not interchangeable with automotive fuses.
If a blown fuse is discovered, contact a dealer for
proper replacement.
Safeguard against console crashes by grounding to
an AC wall outlet.
Treadmills with a computer console (such as those with
programming) are subject to crashes. A computer crash
is anything that may occur out of the ordinary, such
as a display blanking out, locking up, or not recording
information, or the treadmill simply shutting down altogether.
To determine if a crash is not due to a defect, just
turn the treadmill power off and then on again. Cycling
power on and off will reset computers most of the time.
Computer defects will result in loss of control to incline
and speed, and the treadmill may not even start at all.
To help ensure against crashes, plug treadmill into
a grounded AC outlet. If your treadmill computer console
experiences repeated or frequent crashes, then it may
need to be replaced.
Read your treadmill owner's manual.
Just reading through your treadmill owner's manual may
save you from costly repairs. All maintenance procedures
should be listed in the owner's manual, along with troubleshooting
guidelines, parts listings, and instructions on repairs.
Damage to your treadmill from improper use or unauthorized
tampering can result in the manufacturer voiding the
warranty. If in doubt about proper handling of your
treadmill, contact either your dealer or the manufacturer
for recommended care.
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