How to Adjust a Belt on a Treadmill
Find the screws required to adjust the belt., Turn the treadmill on., Adjust the screws., Keep adjusting until the belt does not slip and is in the center.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find the screws required to adjust the belt.
Often they are located towards the back near the roller axle.
Most treadmills use Hex screws.
Hex screws have a six sided head and need an Allen Wrench or a hex key. -
Step 2: Turn the treadmill on.
Adjust the speed to 3 miles (5 kilometers) or less. , If the belt needs loosening turn the screws clockwise.
If the belt needs tightening turn the screws anticlockwise.
Turn each screw no more than a quarter turn each time.
Adjust each screw the same number of turns.
If the belt needs centering to the right tighten the right screw.
If the belt needs centering to the left tighten the left screw. , It should be centered between the two boards and tightened until the belt does not slip. -
Step 3: Adjust the screws.
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Step 4: Keep adjusting until the belt does not slip and is in the center.
Detailed Guide
Often they are located towards the back near the roller axle.
Most treadmills use Hex screws.
Hex screws have a six sided head and need an Allen Wrench or a hex key.
Adjust the speed to 3 miles (5 kilometers) or less. , If the belt needs loosening turn the screws clockwise.
If the belt needs tightening turn the screws anticlockwise.
Turn each screw no more than a quarter turn each time.
Adjust each screw the same number of turns.
If the belt needs centering to the right tighten the right screw.
If the belt needs centering to the left tighten the left screw. , It should be centered between the two boards and tightened until the belt does not slip.
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