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compared to other how to add oil. I noticed you didn't recommend to loosen the belt a little to give easier access to the underside. I'm guessing that's for just in case you can't lift it enough or?
Hi @toner37, thank you for your question! You are correct, if you are unable to lubricate underneath your belt and loosening the belt makes it easier, yes, that would certainly be acceptable. To make re-tensioning and alignment easier, we recommend loosening both bolts the same amount, and counting the number of turns (to the left!) made. Once the lube is applied, tighten each bolt the same number of turns (to the right this time!) before starting your treadmill and walking your lube in.
@@hnpfitnessrepair1463 thanks and appreciate the info. I made the mistake recently of forgetting to count the rotations. Took me over an hour to align the belt and it wasn't fun. But eventually got it back and able to step in it and the motor kept the belt moving. But how will you know if the belt might be just a fraction too tight?My guess is if you can barely lift the belt and or get your hand under then it's possibly too tight.
@@toner37 yes, dialing it in can be a pain! Start your treadmill at a slow speed, and as you center it, you can speed it up gradually. Have your safety key handy! The rule we follow is that we want both our drive belt and walking belt as loose as possible (to minimize the force on the drive motor and roller bearings) but not so loose that the belts slip. Start at a low tension, then forcefully step on your walking belt. Did it slip? if so, tension it another quarter turn. Repeat until no slippage occurs! During this process, be sure to watch both your walking and drive belts to determine where the slipping is coming from. They both need to be tensioned properly to eliminate slippage.
@@hnpfitnessrepair1463 appreciate all that info. I knew the belt was back to it's hopefully normal tension when at the lowest speed, it was able to keep moving with me on it. Plus I took a tape measure to see if the belt was pretty much the same distance on both sides from the belt covers. And that was after walking on it for one hour. So I think it's all good now.
Hello @bradpittsax, thank you for your question! We checked your manual, and per Tempo, this treadmill should be lubed with 100% silicone every 6 months or 150 miles.
Hi @xdparkourmaster2109, thank you for your question! Yes, manual treadmills should also be lubricated to extend the life of the belt and deck. Even without electronics, the friction between the walking belt and deck should be minimized to minimize wear and lengthen the life of the belt and deck surfaces. HOWEVER, as most manual treadmills are inclined to assist with movement, lubricate sparingly as excess lube not absorbed by the treadmill belt will run down the rear of the treadmill deck if not absorbed.
@HnP Fitness Repair Hello. I just bought a new treadmill, but I have no idea if it is lubricated, how it is lubricated or if I need to lubricate it. I read the manual and doesn't say anything about lubrication. I contacted the store that I bought this from and they don't know either as this is a no brand threadmill ( Basically this big store chain in my country buys these chinese treadmills and put a sticker with their own brand name on them, a brand sticker that they use for many other electronics). Thank you
Cautionary note - Check the Owner’s Manual to see if your treadmill has a silicone running deck/belt or a waxed running deck/belt. Waxed decks/belts are considered maintenance free meaning nothing should ever be applied/added to the deck or belt for its life. I have a Pacemaster Gold Elite and the manual cautions against lubricating it.
Thank you for your suggestion Bill! PaceMaster stopped using wax lubricants in 2003, Pacemaster required silicone for machines built after that. I was able to find a copy of that document with recommended lube intervals you can see here: hnpfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lube-Instructions-Insert-100929.pdf
Hi Mr. James, as part numbers vary greatly between different makes and models, your manufacturer would be your best resource to determine the latest part number of the part your machine requires.
Yes, thank you for your question! Lube can and will splatted in all directions if the belt and deck are oversaturated. The most common reason is over-lubrication, the next most common reason is because the walking belt has lost it's ability to absorb lube due to excessive friction.
Hello, thank you for your comment. Per Landice's service manual, "Home Treadmills: Lubricate with SlipCoat every 2500 miles or perform an amperage check as outlined below. Institutional Treadmills: Landice L-Series should be checked on a monthly basis."
NordicTrack doesn't seem to want you to know if the lubricant is silicone or paraffin. Owners manual doesn't say and customer service won't tell me. All they want to do is sell me their overpriced product. Do you know what I should buy? I have a NordicTrack T6.5S. Model# NTL17915.17. Thank you in advance.
My 1 month treadmill started gringing so I proceed with lubrification. After I lubrificated my treadmill its making too loud noise. I tried tighting it but still making noise . Any suggestion please ?
Hi Amel, thank you for your question. Generally grinding noises would be coming from the drive motor or one of the rollers, check those and see if you can isolate the noise.
Good question Masoud! That transparent sheet is likely a sheet of mylar that is a low friction contact surface for the walking belt, those did come standard on that model. Do not place the lube under that sheet, place it above the sheet where it comes into contact with the walking belt.
Loosened my belt applied the lube to my new threadmill. Tightened and centered the belt. Turned it on. The left edge of the belt got shredded when it drifted across to the left of the platform.
Hi Chris, I'm sorry to hear that happened. When retensioning, belts must be centered as well as tensioned equally on each side, prior to starting the machine. Then, start the machine slowly (at around 2mph) and fine tune as necessary to keep the belt centered. Once it is staying centered, double the speed to 4mph and fine tune again. Once it is staying centered, double the speed again to 8mph and fine tune. Lastly, once it is staying centered, double the speed again to 16mph (or your machine's top speed) and fine tune one last time. Additionally, it's always a good idea to keep the safety key lanyard close by to stop the machine as quickly as possible if the belt is shifting faster than it is able to be corrected.
Thank you for your question Mohammad. The only lubricant that should be used is one approved by your machine's manufacturer, which will usually be silicone, but may be paraffin depending on the machine. Using motor oil, or any other type of oil or lubricant, will result in premature wear and possible irreversible damage to your machine.
Great question Charles, thank you for bringing that up! Sprays are NOT recommended as they contain additives that can deteriorate the underside of the walking belt. 100% pure silicone from a tube or bottle is what manufacturers require.
Hi Jack, we recommend the following: How often should I lubricate my treadmill? This will vary greatly by the amount of usage your treadmill experiences. Some machines will have internal timers or odometers that will prompt you to lube your machine after a set number of hours or miles, however, these are just set intervals that have no relation to actual machine performance and need and are approximations only. How do I know when my treadmill needs to be lubricated? The basic rule to follow is that you should be able to touch your deck surface, under the walking belt and feel a slightly waxy or oily coat of lube on the deck. Check under the area where your feet contact the walking belt. In the event you cannot feel a residue left from your last application of lube, it needs more. For a more in-depth explanation of how we make this determination using amp draws, please see our amp draw article. For more info, check out our lubrication blog article: hnpfit.com/treadmill-maintanance/why-lubricating-your-treadmill/
