How To Replace Drive Belt On Sole Treadmill 

Snatched Sole F60 for just a little over $100 in a practically brand new condition. Took it all apart for easier transportation and needed some help with tensioning the belts. I've been subscribed to RJ for years and yet not surprised to find that he has videos for exactly what I need. Thank you!

Very well done. Did my belt in about 90 minutes start to finish - so not super fast but I took my time and watched directions closely and it is back to running perfectly. Bought my belt from Treadmill Doctors, on-line, and it came in 2 days. Thanks for posting this video, I would have been lost without it.

Excellent video! It allayed all my fears about doing this job. I also appreciate you letting us know exactly what tool and size is needed at each step. Every instructional video on RU-vid should be as clear and beneficial as this!

your three videos on how to fix the loose treadmill belt were very helpful, I haven't yet tried them but I get the feeling it should be more or less similar

This video just saved me $200+. Thank you for the insight, and straight forward instructions! I do not have a Sole Treadmill, but I have a LifeSpan TR4000i. Almost everything was the same, and I was able to figure out anything that was slightly different. I appreciate your time and effort!

Thanks RJ I have a sole F83,I replaced the walking belt and drive belt,your video was so clear I did not have a hard time at all doing the repair.Thanks again very much.

Fantastic video. My husband and I replaced the belt and followed your excellent video the entire way. It’s up and running and super quiet now. Sole provided the new belt under warranty but their PDF instructions were pitiful and incorrect in one paragraph! 👏🏻👍🏻😊

Very useful video. Thank you for all details. Just watched it to figure how to replace the belt on my F83. Motor was quite stuck in a place after 16y of use so needed to give it a strong pull up on belt side to “unstuck” it 😃

Thank you! You just made replacing my drive belt ridiculously easy 🙂 You rock!!

Just got a used treadmill from a family member, it needs work. This video is so helpful in knowing the things I should look for basic maintenance.

Lining up to replace this belt on a new to me F80. Very clearly explained. Thank you!

Thanks RJ. I used this technique on my Xterra treadmill and it worked. Both models appear to be very similar. However, the replacement belt would not fit in exact same as before so I had to move the motor a bit closer and also because of this, I had to re- align the front roller shaft by loosening the belt tightening screws completely and then adjust the distance and finally loosen both side belt tension Allen screws again, Centered the belt and kept working on each side in steps. Initially 5 turns and then start the treadmill at 0.5 mph, then increase it gradually to 2mph..... and see if the belt drifted. Once stable, I walked on it and if the belt slipped, kept on tightening 1/4 turn on each side till such time the belt worked perfectly at 3mph. I did not try to run at higher speeds but I guess, if it does not slip at 3mph, it is pretty good and by chance it does at higher speeds...... now I know what to do..... all thanks to you. 😜

Thank you for your tutorial. One thing to add before putting on the new belt is to check the roller pulley for old pieces of drive belt that may be imbedded in the pulley grooves. Just my two cents...

So easy!! Thank you for this video. I followed your demonstration and just adjusted the belt...now works perfectly, no more slipping. Would never have thought it would be so easy. Awesome!

Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. Your attention to detail is worth noting

Just replaced the drive belt on my Sole S77 today using this video...thanks so much!

Brilliant tutorial. Found this extremely useful!!! Thank you very very much!!!

Great video! Just wondering would it be easier to loosen up the motor fully and slip the drive belt out from the motor axle instead of loosening the front roller and having to realign the right side? Or maybe it's the same amount of work? Also do you know if it would be possible to upgrade my old F80 with a 3HP motor with a 3.5HP motor from a F85?

Your awesome! Thank you so much, you made it easy for me to replace my belt.

Excellent. Thank you for making it so simple to follow through. Thank you - thank you

Your video was very helpful in replacing the drive belt for my Sole F63 treadmill. Thanks.

Interesting to see how it all looks inside. Gives me the courage to open it up, lol.

Would also be a good time to lubricate the deck, since you loosened up the walking belt. Getting my F85 next week.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge friend good night

It's just awesome RJ and it's very useful... Thanks a lot... Please make a video when n how to replace the walking belt.

Old video, I know. I found your channel while working on my road bike and what are the chances you have the exact same treadmill as me and do a video on it. Great step by step and very clear instructions and camera work. Subscribed.

May I know what is the tool called for measuring the gap on the right that you did in the video? Thank you so much 👍

This belt is a 610J8 Poly Vee Belt. You measure the outside of the belt with a tape measure and count the ribs on the inside and there you have it.

01:06 and 01:30 what is the name of tools please. Thank you for the helpful video.

Thank you! ❤

keep on keepin' on! learned a lot from you. you just earned a new subscriber!

Can you simply remove the motor for doing the drive belt?

You really seem to love and care a lot about your treadmill... Very useful video!!!!

Is it possible to adjust the exact speed in comparison with the display?

RJ, would you care to advise if a treadmill with 2.75 HP is sufficient for low intensity workout i.e. walking with a maximum of 4.0 MPH

Hey RJ, if my drive belt shifted over one thread to the right, towards the motor, what is the simplest way to adjust it? Well done with the video, easy to follow. I'll probably be able to use this to try to make my adjustment, just want see if there is an easier method. Thank you!

Thanks for the video we followed trying to put it back on but when the belt goes on it’s impossible to get the pole back into hole on the side of the belt is there a way to adjust the metal rod?

Very good and knowledgeable video.

After the belt came up blameless I opened it up and saw the problem. I need to get a new drive belt, it's seen better days. Though my treadmill is only a year old plus some months, it was being used for 1-5 hours a day.

What is the black dust that is near the drive belt and how do I stop that from happening? Thank you

Thank you

Is it possible to just cut the old belt off and snug in the new one?

Thanks for your video, it was quite helpful. Unfortunately, I'm not quite sure how tight to make the belt. You said "that's about right", but it's really hard to gauge the tension based on seeing it. How much deflection is "about right"? Half inch? Quarter inch? Any way to gauge it would be great.

What a great treadmill video. I don't have one yet; but I'm looking to purchase a good one. What is the best treadmill out there these days? Thanks

I have some minor damage to the drive belt. The groove in a couple areas are a little worn, it JUST started making a noise. Do you think I could get away with not replacing it for a long while. The belt in the video was much more worn out so it makes me think I'm just overreacting.

So wait. How do I know what size belt my treadmill uses or do they pretty much all use the same size or is there just one size?

Well Done ❤

Thank you for your information it was very helpful!!

I would imagine it's the same/similar as replacing the running/walking belt?

Couldn't you have just loosened the tension bolt on the motor all the way then removed and replaced the belts? Seems a much quicker way?

Excellent video! Just what I needed, thanks so much!

on the treadmill across from the motor there is a bolt, on yours there is a nut but on mine there isnt a nut should there be one,i have ony had the treadmill 7 months, bought it from amazon and I am waiting for a new motor and control panel to be sent to me, as mine does not work says error code 2 and on line it says error code 2 is a faulty motor or a faulty control board so the company are sending me a new motor and control board

Ya but you mention a universal socket in the video which is articulated to get around the motor. Would this work Neiko Heavy Duty 3-Piece Universal Impact Joint Socket Set? Also, I did not measure prior to changing the rollers like you mention to do in the video because I had not seen it. What do you think the measurement should? I'd like to think that it's pretty standard. What was it 3.5 what? Cm, inches,

Worked Perfect! Thanks for the how to.

I have a Sole F63 treadmill, and it slows down then regains it's specified speed, regularly, regardless of whether I am walking on the machine or not. I have lubed it. I think the belts are adjusted properly. Any idea as to what would cause the slow down and speed up I am experiencing? Many thanks.

Which tool did you use to get around the motor? Would this work added to my regular wrench: Neiko Heavy Duty 3-Piece Universal Impact Joint Socket Set? Thanks!

RJ, I have a Gold's Gym 450 that is running VERY loud. I checked the belt thinking it might be worn, but it looks fine. The noise definitely sounds like it's coming from the motor pulley. Any idea how I can dampen this?

Hey RJ I just recently bought a Golds gym threadmill and it runs great until I step on it. I've followed your videos and hasn't fixed the problem. Could it be needing lubrication even though I recently bought it? The walking belt is evenly lined and doesnt go above 2&1/2 inches and the motor belt is tight but not to tight.

Can we replace 1.8 HP .motor with 2.5 hp with no problem

Excellent video... thanks so much.

dear i wanted to know that did we have to lubricate drive ? at any time thanks waiting for your kind reply

Ok great I'll try that. Thanks a lot!

thank you

Great video!!!

hey mate, my treadmill is working good, but when i'm step on it, its not working properly like its stop splitsecond. i tried tightening and lubricated the belt but still no luck. any advice?

well done thank you

what do you think about the quality of sole treadmill?

It really works. Thanks

Well... At least they made easy for us.

I turned up my treadmill to max speed out of curiosity, Now there is a toxic emission I think coming from the Drive Belt and I cannot use the machine. I am sensitive due to a lung condition. Any idea's? I tried to contact Manufacturer for new Flywheel and Drive Belt but no luck there. Cheers

Thank you , gracias totales

Ty, this helped.

my drive belt has slipped off, shaft position needs adjusting? many thanks in advance

Nice

What if you shorted out your ROLEX against some electrical component and the frame of your tread mill? What if your socks got stuck on a roller when walking and got all tangled up? Safety first. I know we don't like to hear it but there you go. Excellent video and information. I may use this myself when I decide to replace walker belt and belt.

Got it ! thanks !

thanks you! you saved me!

Instead of measuring the shaft position, why not mark on the frame for shaft center, especially if you don't have a caliper?

I need a new motor belt, mine is stretched! - How do I measure up for a new one? Thank you for any info.

Nice ballhead rachet wrench . Maybe a short film how to take apart and lube this kind of rachet wrench :)

mojodojo24, you want to tighten it to where you can barely reach your arm in and touch the center of the deck. Too tight is where you keep tightening it beyond this.

Hello this is my treadmill model number I can’t find the drive belt for it F60 20130522 can you help me with it?🙏

Hi where is the best place to buy sole treadmill f85 drive belt on line..!

Buen día, tengo un problema con mi trotadora crosswalk 397, la pantalla de la consola no funciona correctamente, reviso el manual y en la parte de problemas dice: localice el interruptor de lengueta y el imán ubicados a la derecha de la polea, destapo la cubierta del motor ubico el imán pero no sé cual es el interruptor de lengueta, tienes un correo para enviarte las fotos, gracias

NOTE: This product works exactly as described. ru-vid.comUgkxguEIMc_Qwab-3QMTpF6jaRL80hiOOsIN It originally earned a four-star review due to a minor defect (see below). However, the manufacturer's customer service rep (Lita) went above and beyond the call of duty and deserves five stars now. I wish I could give even more!I purchased this item which arrived quickly. Assembly instructions were easy to follow. There was only one problem: One bolt did not screw into the hole properly. I called the company. Their customer service rep (Lita) was terrific! She took all my information and submitted a request to replace the defective part. I'm hoping to finish assembly and start using this treadmill soon. (Fingers crossed...)FOLLOW UP: Lita called back to inform me that the company will send a replacement part AND a technician(!!) to install it properly. AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Thank you!!

Great video, do you get the belts from Sole?

u dont even need to open the motor, its so simple

caminadora sin peso trabaja normal con peso tiene la falla sale en el displey LS1 Y SE PARA QUE PUEDE SER GRACIAS

can somebody please tell me how to fix the E1 and E2?

can somebody please tell me how to fix E1 and E2 ?

Hi, Looking to buy your belt and Brushes for Sole F80 ?

I went through process(great video by the way) but when I started it to test it, the belt literally stopped when I would step on it. Any ideas?

Oh. I found the video.

Why move the motor when you could have loosen the belt first, remove the front roller and thusly the drive belt without messing with the motor

Hello RJ, I changed my drive belt belt. Put it all together then I got a low speed error. I reset back to factory settings and when it's in calibration speed it still keeps going to low speed error. Any ideas how to fix? Thanks!

I've just replaced my motor and control board on my f63 Sole it starts up fine and does all adjustments until I put I load on the treadmill by stepping on it at any speed. Anyone know why it shuts down when I do that?

can somebody please tell me how to fix an E1 problem?

my mom has treadmill nordictrack with fit live

I accidentally put oil on drive belt what should I do now to remove oil from drive belt

My treadmill stops after me walking on it for 1 minute. Tried loosening and tightening both the belt and the small belt under the hood. No luck. ANYONE PLEASE HELP/ ADVISE