How To Lubricate A Treadmill
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- Опубліковано 5 січ 2013
- How to lube treadmill deck/belt. I use silicone based lubricant directly from the treadmill manufacturer. My treadmill is a Sole F85, but the process is the same for most treadmills. My treadmill gets used pretty hard as I use it to train for marathons. During the winter months, I run on it for an hour or two a day, seven days a week. So it takes a beating. If you maintain your treadmill, it should last for thousands of miles.
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Thank you for your help. People like you, who walk people through this stuff are the unsung heroes of the world. ❤️
Except when their advice ends up destroying your investment... Ive tried to make my voice loud and clear on here, in hopes it will stop more people from ruining their treadmills. RJ could have a nice helpful video if he updated it with proper advice.
Sooner or later the wrong person is going to wreck their treadmill and may, in fact, bring a case to his door.
I'm about to get a Treadmill and it arrives on 12/12. Please, what's wrong so I don't mess up mines?
@@champspec your voice is definitely not loud and clear. I could not even find another post by you in the comments section. Instead of spreading fear about this video, why don't you try explaining the right way to do it. This smells like an alternate youtube channel trying to corall traffic.
Ben Wall there should be a handful of comments that I left on this video explaining the proper procedure. Apparently Sole had taken the initiative to update their owners manual.... the amount of Lube to apply can vary slightly. Factors would he the brand and material of the belt, the size of the deck and belt, the climate and location of the treadmill, and obviously the amount of use the treadmill gets. From a general standpoint, i think about 1/4 of an ounce of silicone would be a good starting point if the unit has never been lubricated. Newer belts and decks have less wear, so they need less lube. One key point is that you are actually to be lubricating the Deck, not the belt. The belt will retain some of the lube, though. No way to avoid it. If you see the belt getting saturated with wet spots, you’re probably using too much lube or the belt is worn out. If its a brand new belt that this is happening on, you’ve probably got yourself more of an expensive clothes hanger than an exercise machine. Best of Luck!
@@champspec hey man. just read your comment. I was surprised that he used the whole bottle too. My instructions say "measure 18 inchs from the edge of the moter cover, reach under the belt approximately 4-6 inch for one edge. Squirt a line of lubricant about 1/8 inch wide and 15 inchs long in a "s" pattern perpendicular to the mother cover" - didn't plan on using a bottle. just a squirt.
To clarify, the rest was ok? the way he loosened the belt and stuff? I need to lube it and nervous I am gonna misalign the belt and not be able to straighten it.
Great video nothing wrong with what you did thank you for sharing this. But I work for a company that I set up 5 treadmills a day and as well do maintenance and lubing belts. An easier more simple way is to keep the belt how it is and get this foam wand. Put a strip of liquid lubricant on both sides of the foam that feed between the deck and belt. Work it back and forth and that’s all you need. Do it once a year and take cover off to motor and vacuum out any dust or pet hair that might gunk up sensors and electrical components. This way you don’t have to mess with loosening the belt and readjust it back to normal because if it’s not perfectly back to normal the belt will start wondering to the left and right and then you have to keep messing with it to get it just right. Just my opinion but the way you did it will work as well! Thank you
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Where do you get a foam wand?
This is actually very poor advice.. the lubricant is supposed to be applied to the deck, not the belt. Once a year for a silicone based lubricant is harly enough. Even if it just sits there with little to no use, the lubricant will evaporate in about 2 months or less… lubricate the center 10” of the deck every 30-40 hours of use. Lubricate Sparingly. A 1 oz bottle should last you two years. second point you make has good intentions, but is also poor advice. Yes, You should clean under the belt and motor cover periodically. But you should not use a vacuum near the control board or electrical components. The carbon inside the motor will also destroy a vacuum cleaner. Best way to clean out under the motor cover is with compressed air. Be sure to wear a mask and safety glasses when doing so.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
I was kind-of intimidated to to this because I didn't want to mess up my treadmill's belt. With your help, I was done in 5 minutes and the belt tightened up again perfectly. Your 5 and 5 technique is excellent.
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My treadmill has been getting so hot when I walk on it and slipping when I run.
I had no idea how to fix it until I watch your video on diagnosing a slipping treadmill mat and this video!!
I don't have the money to pay someone else to "fix" it, nor to get a gym membership, so I am so thankful to you!!
I've ordered some treadmill lubricant and can't wait to fix this myself 🥳 then get back to my running program!
Great job explaining the basics of cleaning a treadmill.
I used your directions on my Sole F63 worked great thank you!
Thanks RJ. This ain't rocket science but it's great to be shown exactly what to do. I wouldn't have done it so quickly without this brief tuition. I like the "side to side" bit.
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Hey RJ,
Thanks for posting this video. It really came in handy. My Sole treadmill was acting up on me and I called Support. They told me what to do but in a way I wasn't really understanding, so that's how I found your vid. I did exactly the same thing and I'm back at it. Thank you, sir!
I've been avoided lubing (and therefor using) my treadmill because I thought it would be a long, tedious process. Thanks so much for posting this quick and easy tutorial! I used Teflon & Silicon lube from Treadmill Doctor because I've long since lost/misplaced the original tube from Sole. Glad to say the treadmill is lubed and ready to go!
Thanks man. Your video helped me get my treadmill today. I took my first run 🏃 and it did not slip anymore. I'l have to watch it again in the next eight years.
Still read your manuals folks. F85 manual says apply PERPENDICULAR to motor cover and it doesn’t mention loosening belt first… possibly because you only have to reach under belt 4 - 6” in from belt’s edge and you do not need to apply lubricant at the center of belt. Read manual first, watch video afterwards. When lubricating some items don’t apply more than you need to. Also, the interval to apply for his treadmill is longer than my F85.
amazing!!!!!!!! I just bought a second hand treadmill today and I followed every steps or your video. thank you so much!
Thank you. This was helpful. I recently self lubricated my Mijia treadmill. Since then, it has been slipping. The real reason was that the belt wasn't tightened properly. The method you describe to loosen and then tighten the belt was super helpful.
Hey RJ. Great vid. I've just adjusted my ole T-90 Horizon treadmill w/proper silicon lube using your vid. Thanks in advance for taking the time.
This was so helpful, TY🤗
Great step-by-step instructions! Thank you!
Hey thanks for the video. I do better with visual instructions than the manual and this was a great demo. Appreciate the time and effort you took to make this! Happy running
I can't remember how long ago my Sole treadmill put up the sign "time to lubricate" and I ignored because I couldn't remember where I put the tube of lube and had no idea how to apply. I'm excited to now be able to do this. Thank you for posting!
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Where did you put the lube? Hopefully you found it.
Thank you for doing the video. I've had my treadmill for a year and I am going to do that to it and thank you again
Thank you for the video, I just bought a treadmill so I will be doing this at some point.
Superb video fixed my Domyos t520b exactly as you described. Thank you very much 👍
Many thanks for sharing this know-how - very useful and easy to follow. Made it an easy job and decreased the panic level.
Great video.. I watch it everytime I need to lubricate my mother's Solle F80. Thank You for posting it
Thank you for creating these videos.
Very helpful. The pamphlet instructions were a little vague, but now I'm good to go. Thanks a lot!
Thanks for the lesson.
Easy peasy! Thanks for the video. MUCH appreciated!👍🏃♂️
Thank you so much! I just bought a treadmill and the instructions are just complete crap and doesn't tell HOW to lubricate the treadmill! This was extremely helpful! Thank you a lot...
Just did this to mine! Totally worked thanks man.
Very informative and straight the the point.. Thank You
Thanks for the guide!
Thank you for the instructions!
Great no-nonsense video! Thank you Sir!
Thank you alot man for real, I have been strugleing with my treadmill for quite a while.
Thanks very much, I just ordered a Sole F85 and should have it soon
what a great video man...it really shows how to do it in an easy way to follow up...thanks
Appreciate your thorough video
Man.
Knowledge is power. Big up to you
Dang I didnt know it was so tedious hahaha. I used to just lift up the flap on each side and squirt some oil. I had my old one for 10 years hahah. I will be doing this though. Thank you
Excellent video and thanks for the info. I did not suspect that was the issue, but I lubed it, and it seems to work fine now. Thank you again!
Thanks for the video, I hope my treadmill also lasts thousands of years
Thank you so much, excellent video, the best I've seen yet !!!
Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.
Very helpful! Thank you.
Thanks for the video, very informative.
Thank you! This was so helpful!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks! You made it so easy! I couldn't have done it without you! :-)
Excellent video. Thank you.
thanks for helpful vid mate! helped me alot as can never read instructoins too good in maitenence book
Thanks for the video. I now know what to do. My instruction book was very vague.
Thank you for a great explainer video!!
Very helpful. Thank you so much
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful.
thank you !
This was very helpful. Thank you and God bless
Big help since our treadmill has been used a lot since quarantining
This was really,really helpful thank you 😊
Thanks dude. I love youtube vids and those that don't take any shortcuts - great.
Great video, Really helpful, thanks again.
Thank you for this very informative video. God bless!
Amazing video! Now I know what to do when it needs lubrication, thanks again!!
Very helpful video, thanks man
Thank you. This is very helpful.
Thanks mate this video was really handy.
Thanks very much for the video!
Thank you, RJ. Due to COVID, I'm looking at treadmills for home use and this one is on my list. I hope you have been happy with yours.
Yep.
I hope you got a Sole! I've had mine 18 months and love it.
So very helpful. Thank you
Thanks man . I had no idea how to do that when I bought my treadmill. To be honest I didn’t even know you had to oil the track
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to carefully explain this process. 😊
You seem to be the standard youtube video for treadmill lubication :-)
Thank you so much ,it was very interesting and helpful
Very helpful. Thanks
Great video. Just what I needed! Thanks.
good video
1st proper video ive seen on how to do this
Great information love it. I'll do that to mine tomorrow
Great Video, Thanks!
Thanks for the video
Only comment I can make is that some manufacturers have the belt tightening directions reversed. You did make sure to say that you should check the manufacturers directions but you know how people are. Overall excellent info and video. Thanks
Great video. Thanks
Extremely helpful. The thing is...Now I have no excuse to not use my treadmill. 😐
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really good video....thanks for the info!
Really helpful, thank you 🙏
Great vid thanks, have the same treadmill and love it!
Thank you very much for your help.
Thanks!
Excellent video - thanks! Off to lube my treadmill!
Though before messing with the deck board, is the unit still under warranty? My treadmill has a lifetime warranty (along with the motor and frame).
Very informative and straight to the point!! Excellent video! I want to lube mytreadmill, but it's already skipping a little and I think that might make it skip even harder🤷🏽♂️,
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Thanks the great easy to follow video. :)
Excellent video! Great details and easy to follow. Thank you!!! :-)
Thanks for the help great video
Great content! 👏👏
Good description
Proper job!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so very much!
Thanks, the tightening method worked well. You’re a life savior. The company that sold me the treadmill wanted to replace the whole belt and charge me for it
This is crazy!!!! Im listening to this voice without watching it and I feel like I know this voice.. This sounds like RJ the bike guy!!! I stopped and looked and it is him!! I didn't know he had a fitness repair video!