How to Repair a Treadmill Walking Belt With Simple Househo..

This repair procedure will work on the following treadmill belt
problems...
1) frayed or cut belts due to belt pulling to one side;
2) belt slipping due to under-cloth damage;
3) belt damaged by overstretching.

It is recommended when the value of the walking belt exceeds treadmill
value. For example, a new walking belt may exceed $180.00 on a 132" X
14" belt. If this amount exceeds the value of your treadmill,
consider a cheap repair method.

You'll need the following items to make repairs: 2 rolls duct tape,
cloth cutting scissors, spray adhesive (SuperTak is the best), and
one-layer blanket insert (less than $5 at Wal-Mart).


1) Measure the belt. You'll need a tape measure or measuring device.
a) Get a pencil and place two marks the full length of the belt and
measure it.
b) Rotate the belt by turning the treadmill on and off quickly to get
another full-length measurement. Repeat the steps until you have the
exact measurements.

2) Remove the treadmill belt using the procedures outlined in the video
at the link below.

3) Clean the outer portion of the belt with a mild soap and water
solution and let dry.

4) If the cloth ply on the underside of the belt is loose, take a few
minutes and remove the entire layer. It may be a difficult at first,
but once the layer begins to separate - the entire layer will easily
come loose.

5) Use the duct tape to completely reline the bottom layer. This can
take an entire roll of tape. Your underside should be completely lined
with duct tape.

6) Reinstall the belt on the treadmill and adjust walking tension. The
purpose of this step is to seat the duct tape adhesive. Walk on the
treadmill lightly for about 1 minute (if it start to slip, this is ok).


7) Now, here's the hard part...
Remove the treadmill belt again in order to add or install the cloth
blanket liner.

With the belt remove, go ahead and cut your cloth blanket liner to
the specified length and width of your treadmill belt. The cuttings can
be done in sectional pieces. Notice, most blankets have a soft and a
course side. We will be gluing the course side to the duct tape.

9) Prepare your work area by covering the ground with a cloth or tarp.
This prevents the sticky adhesive from damaging your workspace. A
concrete floor is the best workspace. Now spray the adhesive to the
section of the belt to receive the first cut lining section. Let
adhesive stand for about 1 minute and then apply the lining. Repeat
these steps until the belt is completely repaired.

Please note that the seams must butt together perfectly. Let the lining
completely bond in about one (1) hour.

10) Reinstall the belt and tighten to specification.

If the belt has tears to the edges, place a strip of duct tape along
the top edges of the treadmill after the assembly is completed. This
can be accomplished by turning on the treadmill and spooling the tape
along the edges as it is rotated with the on and off switch. See photo
illustration below.

Repeat the steps on both edges of the belt. You're done!



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If you would like additional information about how to repair or adjust
your treadmill, visit the links below...


Trouble Shooting Guide for Treadmills
Follow the link below to a quick guide for trouble shooting treadmill
problems...
http://media.fitness-equipment.com/Manuals/Trouble_Shooting/trouble_sh...ing_gui


Treadmill Belts Installation Video
Follow the link below to a short video on treadmill belt installation.
Best seen on Hi `Speed 256k line or download on a 56k modem allowing 3
minutes and then view off line.
http://media.fitness-equipment.com/belt_replacement.wmv