How To Lubricate A Treadmill
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- 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.
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.
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!
NOTE: This product works exactly as described. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxguEIMc_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!!
Good clear guidance..helped me sort my treadmill.👍
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!
May I want to running macin belt
Where did you put the lube? Hopefully you found it.
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.
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...
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.
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
I thought you're only supposed to put a few drops, not the whole tube.
☆ THANK YOU ☆
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!
dude , my cheap treadmill works perfectly now ... just tightened the things
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
Extremely helpful. The thing is...Now I have no excuse to not use my treadmill. 😐
@gsweater brutal
@gsweater tf?
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.
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
amazing!!!!!!!! I just bought a second hand treadmill today and I followed every steps or your video. thank you so much!
To Center the track, you should tighten the side the belt is closest to 1/4 turn and loosen the opposite bolt 1/4 turn at a time, repeating until the track Centers - not just tighten one side, as shown.
Thanks for the video, I hope my treadmill also lasts thousands of years
It might but you will not. : )
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
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 job explaining the basics of cleaning a treadmill.
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!
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.
Big help since our treadmill has been used a lot since quarantining
Lubing might help. Also tightening up the belt also.
Thanks .my new treadmill is coming today ,from my husband.That is my birthday gift!
Very cool! Great weather for a treadmill! Here anyway! :D
Thank you for the video, I just bought a treadmill so I will be doing this at some point.
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!
Thank you for just demonstrating and NOT trying to be a "star". Information was very helpful for a novice...👍🏻
Just bought one, thanks for instructions
Don't forget to rotate the belt 180 degrees and clean the other side, otherwise any grit goes straight into the lubricant.
Aaron G Isn’t he doing that with the t-shirt?
@@AttilatheThrilla he cleaned only one half of the total lenghth of the belt.
Great video.. I watch it everytime I need to lubricate my mother's Solle F80. Thank You for posting 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
www.amazon.com/Lube-N-Walk-Deluxe-Treadmill-Maintenance-Kit/dp/B000AXCF9Q/ref=asc_df_B000AXCF9Q/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198074695887&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6821628123853996500&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018570&hvtargid=pla-321259306955&psc=1
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.
@@champspec:
What are you talking about?
He literally says use the wand BETWEEN the deck and the belt.
And carbon build-up is going to ruin your vacuum cleaner?
GTFO 🤦
Man.
Knowledge is power. Big up to you
Soak a towel or cloth in white lithium grease slide it underneath treadmill belt rotate treadmill belt done. I worked at a powerhouse gym for 3 years and this works great
Thanks for the this. The SOLE manuals need a lot of work.
This was so helpful, TY🤗
You seem to be the standard youtube video for treadmill lubication :-)
Thanks brother. My F80 was at 90 hrs and was needing the lube.
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
Many thanks for sharing this know-how - very useful and easy to follow. Made it an easy job and decreased the panic level.
Покупал в зоне спорта. Толковые менеджеры. Хорошо знают товар. Очень доволен покупкой отличной беговой дорожки.
Amazing video! Now I know what to do when it needs lubrication, thanks again!!
Thank you for this very informative video. God bless!
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.
Thanks! You made it so easy! I couldn't have done it without you! :-)
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to carefully explain this process. 😊
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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RJ, one cannot help but feel that you should consider altering your description. From 'The Bike Guy', to The Anydarnthing Guy'. :-)
I started out watching your cycling video's. Then, lo' and behold, I look around for assistance with treadmill stuff, and here you are again..! A cursory look around and I see you have a plethora of knowledge, kindly imparted to TH-camr's.
Bravo sir, bravo..!
LOL! I used to make various videos, but eventually decided to focus the channel on bikes.
I don't even have a running belt, why am i watching this and like it?
I guess you never know when you decide to take down the belly 🤭
Very helpful. The pamphlet instructions were a little vague, but now I'm good to go. Thanks a lot!
Я эту дорожку покупала в Зонаспорта. Огромный выбор , хорошие цены и привезли очень быстро. Молодцы !
Скажите, вы ещё пользуетесь своей дорожкой?
Thank you! This was so helpful!
thank you so much I'm a woman who is trying to learn how to do things myself.Thank you again
Thank you. You had the belt dead center but you were leaning on it and as you pushed yourself off, the belt slipped to the right.
Great step-by-step instructions! Thank you!
It can be many things. Maybe the deck on that side is not lubed enough. Maybe the deck is cracked or worn on that side. Maybe the belt is damaged on that side or has some sort of dirt embedded on the under side. Maybe the sound is not the belt at all and could be the rubber cushions underneath.
I used your directions on my Sole F63 worked great thank you!
Thanks very much, I just ordered a Sole F85 and should have it soon
Superb video fixed my Domyos t520b exactly as you described. Thank you very much 👍
why am i watching this i dont even own a treadmill
because knowledge is power
not if you don't use it lol.
Vova3iLvova lol
because you thought he was going to lubricate something else?
Thanks for the laugh. So funny!
my family just got a tredmill recently and I was so against it but now I think I'm in love with it *___* I can even run on rainy days :'D
What else is a treadmill used for ? 😂😂😂 jk. Have fun ! :)
XD True
Thanks for the video. I now know what to do. My instruction book was very vague.
Great information love it. I'll do that to mine tomorrow
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!
Your manual says use paraffin wax? Not silicone oil? Allen wrenches are usually sold in sets, and are useful to have anyway. Mine takes a 6mm Allen wrench. Yours may be different. If you have a Harbor Freight Tools near you, you can pick up a cheap set. Or check out Walmart or Sears.
Thanks very much for the video!
This was very helpful. Thank you and God bless
what a great video man...it really shows how to do it in an easy way to follow up...thanks
Anyone else let down when we didn't get to watch him walk the five minutes at the end?
No.
Thanks dude. I love youtube vids and those that don't take any shortcuts - great.
Yup.
Есть вариант и попроще, но и этот не так плох, как мог быть! Я, к стати, такую дорожку в Зоне Спорта покупал! Фирма шикарная, всё понравилось, рекомендую!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Дорожка неплохая подтверждаю, по рекомендации коллег взял именно такую в Зоне Спорта. Не пожалел.
Great vid!! How do you find how many hours you’ve used?
good video
1st proper video ive seen on how to do this
шикарная дорожка. покупал в зоне спорта.хорошее видео для наглядности и ухода.
I misunderstood. When you said slipping, I thought you meant the belt would stop briefly with each step. Please see my video on how to adjust a treadmill belt. You may need to adjust the belt slightly to the right. Also check to see of the treadmill is level. If it is slightly tilted to the left, the belt will work it's way left as you use it.
Just did this to mine! Totally worked thanks man.
Great no-nonsense video! Thank you Sir!
Thank you so much, excellent video, the best I've seen yet !!!
This is what the 2020 directions are from Sole on the F63 manual. You can look these up on their web site which is where I got this info from. The instructions no longer say use the whole tube. But you can look them up for your particular model. There are changes over time and may have new sensors and or computer equipment.
BELT/DECK LUBRICATION First, you want to clean between the belt and deck to remove any debris that may be trapped. Use a clean, non-fraying rag, t-shirt, or light towel. Halfway between the end of the treadmill and motor cover, shove the garment under the belt until you can grasp it on both sides of the belt. Drag the garment the length of the entire belt 1-2 times. Remove the garment.
Do not lubricate with anything other than Sole Fitness approved lubricant. Your treadmill comes with one tube of “Lube” and extra tubes can be ordered directly from Sole Fitness or your authorized Sole Fitness dealer. You may also use a Lube-n-Walk kit that can be purchased through both aforementioned sellers.
Keeping the deck lubricated at the recommended intervals ensures the longest life possible for your treadmill. If the lubricant dries out, the friction between the belt and deck rises and places undue stress on the drive motor, drive belt and electronic motor control board, which could result in catastrophic failure of these expensive components. Failure to lubricate the deck at regular intervals may void the warranty.
The belt & deck come pre-lubricated and subsequent lubrication should be performed every 90 hours of use or if you notice that the deck is dry. It is recommended that you reach between the belt and deck to verify there is lubrication present, every other month. If you check and there isn’t any lubrication present, follow the procedure below even though the “Lube” indicator isn’t lit on the console. Otherwise, lubricate when the console’s lubrication reminder lights after 90 hours of use. Use the following procedure to apply the silicone lubricant:
1. Turn the power switch off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet 2. Measure 18” from the edge of the motor cover; kneel down and reach under the belt approximately 4- 6” from one edge. Squirt a line of lubricant about 1/8” wide x 15” long in an “S” pattern perpendicular to the motor cover. 3. Repeat the process on the opposite side. 4. Plug the electrical cord back into the outlet and turn the power switch on. 5. Walk on the belt at a moderate speed for five minutes to evenly distribute the silicone lube. 6. If the “Lube” message appears on the console, perform the following procedure to reset the message: a. To enter the Engineering Mode Menu press and hold down the Start, Stop and Enter keys, then at the same time insert the Safety Key. Keep holding the keys down until the Message Window displays Engineering Mode Menu. Press the Enter button to access. b. Press the Speed ▲ button (or Speed ▼ button to go backwards) until “Functions” appears; press Enter. c. Press the Speed ▲ button until “Maintenance” message appears; press Enter to reset the lube message. d. Press Stop to exit Engineering Mode and resume use of your treadmill.
Thank you very much, I figured someone would take me to the reset lube message in comments, you Rock. 👍
Thank you. This is very helpful.
Super helpful! Bought a TM for $80 working like crap and now it works like new. FYI, if your TM has four screws on the back, two of them are for just holding on the end caps. Those will tighten down fast so you can tell which is which pretty easy. THANKS MAN
Thank you alot man for real, I have been strugleing with my treadmill for quite a while.
Bare wood would not be a good surface for the belt to slide on. Actually, I think most deck boards are made of MDF. So I am guessing it is some sort of teflon or similar type of material that will hold up better. Maybe the sheet has lost its adhesiveness to the deck board. Maybe it is just a loose corner or something. You might be able to get some glue in there and stop the buzzing. If the other option is throwing the TM away, you can try removing the deck board and gluing the loose part down.
Do you have to lubricate the drive belt too in the motor part of the machine?
Great content! 👏👏
is there a demo for setting the menu and various functions easy to follow
The squeak could come from a variety of places. Does it squeak when the TM is running, but you are not on it? Does it squeak as you land? Does it make a difference or you toward the front or back of the TM deck? Does it squeak when you incline the deck? Lubing the deck is always good. But I am guessing it won't get rid of the squeak. You might try called Sole Tech Support. They have been great when I have called.
Cool! I like mine. I have destroyed some other treadmills.
Is it still running?
@@husainjalil5987 No, I turn it off when I am not using it.
@@RJTheBikeGuy I meant, the machine is still working? 😅
@@husainjalil5987 Yes.
Fantastic man!
yes i just got through calling.. still under warranty. Id rather just get get rid of this one though and upgrade to better treadmill than.... but i have to wait see what engineer says....thanks for fast reply btw
I am using mustard oil. Its working fine
Very informative and straight the the point.. Thank You
Thank you for creating these videos.
Modem treadMills don't need to loosen the belt; There is a stiff Bart with foam that you put the lubricant onto, then push the bar under the belt; Then turn on the treadmill to revolve the belt; Them the lube coats the underside of the belt.
...Stiff bar...
Any advice on how to adjust the belt properly, mine keeps moving after oiling. Plus the oil sign keeps popping up.