I tried the broomstick method first but I found that I could only fit my hands flat under the belt as it was just too tight. With the hands being flat, I couldn't squeeze the tube. I ended up loosening the roller pins 10 rotations like the owners manual specified, lubed the deck, and then re-tightened the roller pins. Worked great! Thank you for the alternative method - I'm glad it works for you and others just fine and is a lot quicker than messing with the roller pins.
This is an off topic subject other that I have an issue with my walking belt. I have an old 2008 nordictrack apex 6100xi. It is a great machine. I recently moved and now the walking belt is rubbing against the bolt that attaches the brackets that hold the isolators (?) on. The isolator is a black cylinder that is like a little roller. I don't even know what it is for. The walking belt seems to have the same tension as before.
Well normally the belt moves over because of a imbalance in the rear roller. I would start with what ever side the belt goes to. Tighten that side of the roller see if belt moves over. I have a video on that under sole also . Do it a very little bit at a time
This covered what I needed to know about lubricating a treadmill belt, thanks! There's a lot of debate online for how often you lubricate a treadmill belt. I just got a Sole F80, used maybe 20 times by the previous owner who suggested I lube the belt before using it. Some say once a year, some say 4 times a year, some say Sole's reccomendations messed their treadmill up and to lube only once a year. I'll be using this treadmill on a weekly basis, no one else but me will be using it. So, once a year? Twice a year for lubricating the belt? What do you think?
Well it is best to feel under the walk belt once a month! It is best to have a smooth slick silicon feel to the touch. Days , months,years, as you have found out differs a lot just keep it slick feeling. And learn the amps of your unit to test for belt wear
Hello, i just purchased a Sole F85 Treadmill from their website yesterday. Assuming this model i will need to use Silicone. What product would you recommend me getting? I am getting it June 17th and would like to Lube it before i start running on it. Does these treadmills come with a Sample Lubricant bottle ?
If it is a sole it should be close to that. There are some times you have to loosen the rear roller to get your hand under but I don’t. See sole walk belt slipping to get a example of how I do it
I tried the broomstick method first but I found that I could only fit my hands flat under the belt as it was just too tight. With the hands being flat, I couldn't squeeze the tube. I ended up loosening the roller pins 10 rotations like the owners manual specified, lubed the deck, and then re-tightened the roller pins. Worked great! Thank you for the alternative method - I'm glad it works for you and others just fine and is a lot quicker than messing with the roller pins.
@@peanutshere911 Well Thank you I just don’t use the adjustment screw in the rear because I am afraid people won’t get it back center. Good Job
That was amazing…thanks for sharing your immense wisdom & knowledge of lubing!
@@danieloconnor7253 wow Thanks so much. For such a small service Please subscribe
Thanks for these videos. Takes the mystery out of keeping our Sole treadmill working right.
@@bluesky0762 Always my pleasure... and you are welcome
That broom trick is fantastic. Thanks for sharing all this
Thank you! It does help
Awesome video. Answered all my questions. Thank you.
Well thank you !
This is an off topic subject other that I have an issue with my walking belt. I have an old 2008 nordictrack apex 6100xi. It is a great machine. I recently moved and now the walking belt is rubbing against the bolt that attaches the brackets that hold the isolators (?) on. The isolator is a black cylinder that is like a little roller. I don't even know what it is for. The walking belt seems to have the same tension as before.
Well normally the belt moves over because of a imbalance in the rear roller. I would start with what ever side the belt goes to. Tighten that side of the roller see if belt moves over. I have a video on that under sole also . Do it a very little bit at a time
This covered what I needed to know about lubricating a treadmill belt, thanks! There's a lot of debate online for how often you lubricate a treadmill belt. I just got a Sole F80, used maybe 20 times by the previous owner who suggested I lube the belt before using it. Some say once a year, some say 4 times a year, some say Sole's reccomendations messed their treadmill up and to lube only once a year. I'll be using this treadmill on a weekly basis, no one else but me will be using it. So, once a year? Twice a year for lubricating the belt? What do you think?
Well it is best to feel under the walk belt once a month! It is best to have a smooth slick silicon feel to the touch. Days , months,years, as you have found out differs a lot just keep it slick feeling. And learn the amps of your unit to test for belt wear
Hello, i just purchased a Sole F85 Treadmill from their website yesterday. Assuming this model i will need to use Silicone. What product would you recommend me getting? I am getting it June 17th and would like to Lube it before i start running on it. Does these treadmills come with a Sample Lubricant bottle ?
Yes they do! We also carry the factory lube when you need it
@@FitnessTechnologyServices How would someone purchase this lube? can i get it off Amazon?
@@plaguedoc8261 well you can get anything on Amazon
Does the Sole F63 come pre-lubed out of the box? I thought I read that it did... but I don't feel any "wet runny nose" feel?
Hmm not to me I would go by feel. Even when the factory sends me out they always add a tube of lube
My belt doesn’t have near that much slack to reach under it.
If it is a sole it should be close to that. There are some times you have to loosen the rear roller to get your hand under but I don’t. See sole walk belt slipping to get a example of how I do it