How To Replace Drive Belt On Sole Treadmill
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ธ.ค. 2014
- I show how to remove an old worn drive belt and install a new belt on a Sole Fitness treadmill. I also show the tension adjustment process. My treadmill is a Sole F85, but the process is the same for other models of Sole treadmills. My treadmill has over 3000 miles of running logged on it and the drive belt was ready for replacement.
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Snatched Sole F60 for just a little over $100 in a practically brand new condition. Took it all apart for easier transportation and needed some help with tensioning the belts.
I've been subscribed to RJ for years and yet not surprised to find that he has videos for exactly what I need. Thank you!
Very well done. Did my belt in about 90 minutes start to finish - so not super fast but I took my time and watched directions closely and it is back to running perfectly. Bought my belt from Treadmill Doctors, on-line, and it came in 2 days.
Thanks for posting this video, I would have been lost without it.
This video just saved me $200+. Thank you for the insight, and straight forward instructions! I do not have a Sole Treadmill, but I have a LifeSpan TR4000i. Almost everything was the same, and I was able to figure out anything that was slightly different. I appreciate your time and effort!
Thanks RJ I have a sole F83,I replaced the walking belt and drive belt,your video was so clear I did not have a hard time at all doing the repair.Thanks again very much.
your three videos on how to fix the loose treadmill belt were very helpful, I haven't yet tried them but I get the feeling it should be more or less similar
So easy!! Thank you for this video. I followed your demonstration and just adjusted the belt...now works perfectly, no more slipping. Would never have thought it would be so easy. Awesome!
Yve Neil Brown 😮
Thank you! You just made replacing my drive belt ridiculously easy 🙂 You rock!!
Lining up to replace this belt on a new to me F80. Very clearly explained. Thank you!
Thanks RJ. I used this technique on my Xterra treadmill and it worked. Both models appear to be very similar. However, the replacement belt would not fit in exact same as before so I had to move the motor a bit closer and also because of this, I had to re- align the front roller shaft by loosening the belt tightening screws completely and then adjust the distance and finally loosen both side belt tension Allen screws again, Centered the belt and kept working on each side in steps. Initially 5 turns and then start the treadmill at 0.5 mph, then increase it gradually to 2mph..... and see if the belt drifted. Once stable, I walked on it and if the belt slipped, kept on tightening 1/4 turn on each side till such time the belt worked perfectly at 3mph. I did not try to run at higher speeds but I guess, if it does not slip at 3mph, it is pretty good and by chance it does at higher speeds...... now I know what to do..... all thanks to you.
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Fantastic video. My husband and I replaced the belt and followed your excellent video the entire way. It’s up and running and super quiet now. Sole provided the new belt under warranty but their PDF instructions were pitiful and incorrect in one paragraph! 👏🏻👍🏻😊
Very useful video. Thank you for all details. Just watched it to figure how to replace the belt on my F83. Motor was quite stuck in a place after 16y of use so needed to give it a strong pull up on belt side to “unstuck” it 😃
Just replaced the drive belt on my Sole S77 today using this video...thanks so much!
Your video was very helpful in replacing the drive belt for my Sole F63 treadmill. Thanks.
Excellent video! It allayed all my fears about doing this job. I also appreciate you letting us know exactly what tool and size is needed at each step. Every instructional video on TH-cam should be as clear and beneficial as this!
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Just got a used treadmill from a family member, it needs work. This video is so helpful in knowing the things I should look for basic maintenance.
Emily K 1#buy a treadmill spray or oil silicone type
Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. Your attention to detail is worth noting
Excellent. Thank you for making it so simple to follow through. Thank you - thank you
Old video, I know. I found your channel while working on my road bike and what are the chances you have the exact same treadmill as me and do a video on it. Great step by step and very clear instructions and camera work. Subscribed.
Your awesome! Thank you so much, you made it easy for me to replace my belt.
Thank you for your tutorial. One thing to add before putting on the new belt is to check the roller pulley for old pieces of drive belt that may be imbedded in the pulley grooves. Just my two cents...
Brilliant tutorial. Found this extremely useful!!! Thank you very very much!!!
Excellent video! Just what I needed, thanks so much!
It's just awesome RJ and it's very useful... Thanks a lot...
Please make a video when n how to replace the walking belt.
keep on keepin' on! learned a lot from you. you just earned a new subscriber!
Worked Perfect! Thanks for the how to.
RJ, would you care to advise if a treadmill with 2.75 HP is sufficient for low intensity workout i.e. walking with a maximum of 4.0 MPH
Interesting to see how it all looks inside. Gives me the courage to open it up, lol.
Thank you , gracias totales
Excellent video... thanks so much.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge friend good night
It really works.
Thanks
Is it possible to adjust the exact speed in comparison with the display?
Thank you! ❤
You really seem to love and care a lot about your treadmill... Very useful video!!!!
I spent a lot of money on it and use it a lot. So I want to keep it going!
it still looks brand new! you have kept it in top condition.
just fully dissembled mine, its was super easy, will buy new motor drive belt, wash the walk belt, removed deck to fully clean it and will re apply new lube, do you think wd-40 is a good idea? or i should go for any specific treadmill only silicon based lube? Mine was sitting dead for 6 months due to walk belt touching one side and walking belt was skipping at certain speeds i thought it was time to trash it. But you videos really saved my treadmill. LOL you wont believe i am thinking to start to fix treadmills for other people since no one knows anything about properly fixing treadmills here.
WD-40 would be a HORRIBLE idea! Buy treadmill lube!
Got it ! thanks !
Thank you for your information it was very helpful!!
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Ok great I'll try that. Thanks a lot!
thanks you! you saved me!
Very good and knowledgeable video.
May I know what is the tool called for measuring the gap on the right that you did in the video? Thank you so much 👍
can somebody please tell me how to fix an E1 problem?
Great video!!!
Ty, this helped.
What is the black dust that is near the drive belt and how do I stop that from happening? Thank you
thank you
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well done thank you
can somebody please tell me how to fix the E1 and E2?
So wait. How do I know what size belt my treadmill uses or do they pretty much all use the same size or is there just one size?
Well Done ❤
can somebody please tell me how to fix E1 and E2 ?
Thanks for the video we followed trying to put it back on but when the belt goes on it’s impossible to get the pole back into hole on the side of the belt is there a way to adjust the metal rod?
Sorry, I can't say without working on the treadmill. I showed how I did it in the video.
Thank you
Hey RJ I just recently bought a Golds gym threadmill and it runs great until I step on it. I've followed your videos and hasn't fixed the problem. Could it be needing lubrication even though I recently bought it? The walking belt is evenly lined and doesnt go above 2&1/2 inches and the motor belt is tight but not to tight.
If you just bought it, contact the seller, or manufacturer.
Is it possible to just cut the old belt off and snug in the new one?
I would imagine it's the same/similar as replacing the running/walking belt?
Great video! Just wondering would it be easier to loosen up the motor fully and slip the drive belt out from the motor axle instead of loosening the front roller and having to realign the right side? Or maybe it's the same amount of work? Also do you know if it would be possible to upgrade my old F80 with a 3HP motor with a 3.5HP motor from a F85?
Did you ever get a response to this? It appears much easier to loosen the motor instead of the entire treadmill from the motor down...
Can you simply remove the motor for doing the drive belt?
Hey RJ, if my drive belt shifted over one thread to the right, towards the motor, what is the simplest way to adjust it?
Well done with the video, easy to follow. I'll probably be able to use this to try to make my adjustment, just want see if there is an easier method. Thank you!
Loosen the stuff a little bit, shift it over, and tighten it up again.
I have a Sole F63 treadmill, and it slows down then regains it's specified speed, regularly, regardless of whether I am walking on the machine or not. I have lubed it. I think the belts are adjusted properly. Any idea as to what would cause the slow down and speed up I am experiencing? Many thanks.
Contact Sole tech support.
Which tool did you use to get around the motor? Would this work added to my regular wrench: Neiko Heavy Duty 3-Piece Universal Impact Joint Socket Set? Thanks!
I used a 3/8" drive universal joint which will fit standard 3/8" drive ratchet wrenches.
RJ, I have a Gold's Gym 450 that is running VERY loud. I checked the belt thinking it might be worn, but it looks fine.
The noise definitely sounds like it's coming from the motor pulley. Any idea how I can dampen this?
So, but I don't know. You would need to have a mechanic actually look at it.
dear i wanted to know that did we have to lubricate drive ? at any time thanks waiting for your kind reply
I have no clue what you mean by lubricate the drive. Look at the instructions for your treadmill for what you are supposed to lubricate.
on the treadmill across from the motor there is a bolt, on yours there is a nut but on mine there isnt a nut should there be one,i have ony had the treadmill 7 months, bought it from amazon and I am waiting for a new motor and control panel to be sent to me, as mine does not work says error code 2 and on line it says error code 2 is a faulty motor or a faulty control board so the company are sending me a new motor and control board
Buen día, tengo un problema con mi trotadora crosswalk 397, la pantalla de la consola no funciona correctamente, reviso el manual y en la parte de problemas dice: localice el interruptor de lengueta y el imán ubicados a la derecha de la polea, destapo la cubierta del motor ubico el imán pero no sé cual es el interruptor de lengueta, tienes un correo para enviarte las fotos, gracias
What a great treadmill video. I don't have one yet; but I'm looking to purchase a good one. What is the best treadmill out there these days? Thanks
+Michael R. Wright You can look into a gym quality treadmill that costs $2000+. Something with a 3+ HP motor and a heavy duty deck.
Can we replace 1.8 HP .motor with 2.5 hp with no problem
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Thanks for your video, it was quite helpful. Unfortunately, I'm not quite sure how tight to make the belt. You said "that's about right", but it's really hard to gauge the tension based on seeing it. How much deflection is "about right"? Half inch? Quarter inch? Any way to gauge it would be great.
I answer this in the video.
Got it, thank you. I must have skipped past it earlier.
I need a new motor belt, mine is stretched! - How do I measure up for a new one? Thank you for any info.
Contact the manufacturer and order a belt for your machine.
my mom has treadmill nordictrack with fit live
my drive belt has slipped off, shaft position needs adjusting?
many thanks in advance
+Rich Jordan I can't tell without looking at it. Sorry.
01:06 and 01:30 what is the name of tools please. Thank you for the helpful video.
Would also be a good time to lubricate the deck, since you loosened up the walking belt. Getting my F85 next week.
Hello this is my treadmill model number I can’t find the drive belt for it F60 20130522 can you help me with it?🙏
Contact Sole.
Hi where is the best place to buy sole treadmill f85 drive belt on line..!
Sole.
Ya but you mention a universal socket in the video which is articulated to get around the motor. Would this work Neiko Heavy Duty 3-Piece Universal Impact Joint Socket Set? Also, I did not measure prior to changing the rollers like you mention to do in the video because I had not seen it. What do you think the measurement should? I'd like to think that it's pretty standard. What was it 3.5 what? Cm, inches,
This is what I used: www.sears.com/craftsman-universal-joint-3-8-in-drive/p-00904435000P
You figure out if it will fit your wrench. It's a 3/8" drive which is pretty standard!
If you didn't measure before hand, then you are going to have to adjust it: That is covered in this video: th-cam.com/video/9tsDfd52kCA/w-d-xo.html
I've just replaced my motor and control board on my f63 Sole it starts up fine and does all adjustments until I put I load on the treadmill by stepping on it at any speed. Anyone know why it shuts down when I do that?
Contact Sole.
The walking belt is slipping or the drive belt, or both, when a load is on. There's friction. Too tight or too loose.
The pulley sensor may be loose at the connection.
The motor ground wire may be loose.
The magnets in the motor may be loose.
Check all wires
mojodojo24, you want to tighten it to where you can barely reach your arm in and touch the center of the deck. Too tight is where you keep tightening it beyond this.
RJ The Bike Guy i have a horizon... tightened all the way til it wouldnt tightened anymore. my fingers go just past middle... checked the belt, looks good, any other thoughts? thanks so much for your info!
Sorry, I am not sure what you are describing.
Well... At least they made easy for us.
After the belt came up blameless I opened it up and saw the problem. I need to get a new drive belt, it's seen better days. Though my treadmill is only a year old plus some months, it was being used for 1-5 hours a day.
+ComiCat That is A LOT of use. Is it a gym quality treadmill? Is it used for running or walking?
I used it for walking but my mom used it for running and power walking. I guess the problem was that it's a relatively cheap treadmill and she was very close to the weight limit. It's definitely not gym quality.
Surprised it has survived this long then.
Hi, Looking to buy your belt and Brushes for Sole F80 ?
Contact Sole.
hey mate, my treadmill is working good, but when i'm step on it, its not working properly like its stop splitsecond. i tried tightening and lubricated the belt but still no luck. any advice?
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@@RJTheBikeGuy thank you very much
what do you think about the quality of sole treadmill?
Pretty good. My first TM was a ProForm. I broke the frame and destroyed the walking belt. Then came a Horizon. I cracked 5 different deck boards and wore out several sets of roller bearings. So far on the Sole, I have one out one pair of roller bearings, and not the drive belt. But other than, it is holding up well. Sole tech support is excellent.
I have some minor damage to the drive belt. The groove in a couple areas are a little worn, it JUST started making a noise. Do you think I could get away with not replacing it for a long while. The belt in the video was much more worn out so it makes me think I'm just overreacting.
My treadmill stops after me walking on it for 1 minute.
Tried loosening and tightening both the belt and the small belt under the hood.
No luck.
ANYONE PLEASE HELP/ ADVISE
***** if the treadmill just stops, that sounds like something other than belts. Maybe it is overheating, or thinks it is. There might be a bad sensor or something wrong electronically. That goes beyond this video. You should contact the manufacturer.
Couldn't you have just loosened the tension bolt on the motor all the way then removed and replaced the belts? Seems a much quicker way?
Okay, you try it, and let me know how it goes.
This belt is a 610J8 Poly Vee Belt. You measure the outside of the belt with a tape measure and count the ribs on the inside and there you have it.
Question, when I look up this belt, the specs say it is 61” long, which is obviously too long. Any ideas?
@@Connorkmiec93 Get a shoe string or electrical tape and trace the pulleys diagram. After that measure the shoe string or electrical tape and see what it measures.
EXAMPLE: If its 49" long just add a 0 & it would be a 490J8(The 8 is the number of grooves on the pulley. If it has 6 grooves it would be a 490J6)
@@eastcoastbearingsllc5794 My problem is that the OE belt has “610J” printed on it, but it measures approximately 24” in circumference. I’m totally lost, lol. It has 8 ribs.
@@Connorkmiec93 Your belt size would be 240J8. 24" long is 24 & add a 0, so 240, then 8 ribs, would be after the letter "J".
@@eastcoastbearingsllc5794 I agree, but why does the OE belt have ‘610J’ printed on it?
I went through process(great video by the way) but when I started it to test it, the belt literally stopped when I would step on it. Any ideas?
Either the drive belt or walking belt is slipping. Probably one, or the other, or both are loose.
RJ The Bike Guy I can see the motor side still spinning so should I tighten it more? I thought it was pretty tight.
Maybe not tight enough. Maybe sure pulleys are clean with no grease on them.
Thanks for your help. Great video!
RJ The Bike Guy aH
Great video, do you get the belts from Sole?
You can get them from Sole, or other places online. The wearable parts on my F-85 are warranted for 5 years, so they sent me the belt for free.
RJ The Bike Guy They just sent me a new drive belt. This video rocks! Thanks! I only have 130 hours...or 800 miles on mine and when I removed the cover....there were rubber bits everywhere and basically a bald belt. Could it be my walking belt is too tight? Or maybe the drive belt was too loose/tight at amnufacturing?
Hello RJ, I changed my drive belt belt. Put it all together then I got a low speed error. I reset back to factory settings and when it's in calibration speed it still keeps going to low speed error. Any ideas how to fix? Thanks!
+Ray Dominguez No idea. Is it a Sole? Could be a bad sensor or board, or something else.
+RJ The Bike Guy yes it's a sole F80. The treadmill was skipping and I checked the belt and it was old and worn like in your video. I changed the belt following all your steps and when I was all don. I started it to test and when It starts running for a few seconds it stops then days LS on the time display and says "low speed". Have no idea why it's doing this.
Is the drive belt too tight, or too loose? Is the walking belt too tight or too loose?
+RJ The Bike Guy I just did it the way you did it but I'll see if I loosen the drive belt if it will work
+RJ The Bike Guy still nothing. I don't know what I did wrong.
Instead of measuring the shaft position, why not mark on the frame for shaft center, especially if you don't have a caliper?
Whatever works for you.
okay so i was lubricating the bolts ( metal to metal friction) to end the squeeking sounds of my treadmills , and i saw the drive belt so i thought what the hell i might aswell lube it and i also cleaned under the walking belt and lubbed it , then i put everything back together and ran the treadmill , and everytime i stip on it now the belt slip or stop , so i figured the belt might be loose so i tightened it up a bit , and even addded more lube under the walking belt but still , now i think i shouldnt have lubed the drive belt it might be slipping and causing the problem now what should i do ? to unlube that drive belt
ibrahim aly NOOOO! The drive belt doesn't get lubed!!!! You will probably need to buy a new drive belt and clean those pulleys really well to get any oil/grease off of them. The walking belt gets lubed because it needs to slide of the deck.
RJ The Bike Guy yes i know that now ! i am so stupid :D i'll just get a treadmill technician to replace it and clean the pulleys because i am afraid if i tried anymore thing ill just screw something else :D and thank you so much for you the super fastreply and those very helpful videos
maybe if i took the drive belt off cleaned it cleaned the pulley from any oily slippery substance put the drive belt back on then maybe it would work right !? although i will let the technician do that ill just tell him what i did wrong and he'll go from there , though what cleaner do u recommend to use for that ? like normal cleaning agents that removes oil ?
Not sure if you will be able to get it clean enough.
ibrahim aly What did the technician do? How much they charge to come out?
I accidentally put oil on drive belt what should I do now to remove oil from drive belt
Ouch. Probably replace the belt. The belt will have absorbed the oil.
I turned up my treadmill to max speed out of curiosity, Now there is a toxic emission I think coming from the Drive Belt and I cannot use the machine. I am sensitive due to a lung condition. Any idea's?
I tried to contact Manufacturer for new Flywheel and Drive Belt but no luck there.
Cheers
Sorry, I was going to say contact the manufacturer. Maybe a local treadmill repair person.
Nice ballhead rachet wrench . Maybe a short film how to take apart and lube this kind of rachet wrench :)
Which wrench? The SK with the swivel head that didn't actually get used? (It didn't work to get the motor mount bolts.)
Ok. Btw. good job as always :)
Was that the wrench you were talking about?
What if you shorted out your ROLEX against some electrical component and the frame of your tread mill? What if your socks got stuck on a roller when walking and got all tangled up? Safety first. I know we don't like to hear it but there you go. Excellent video and information. I may use this myself when I decide to replace walker belt and belt.
I wish I could afford a Rolex! LOL! The power to the treadmill of the treadmill was off, while doing most of the work.
Can I lubricate motor's belt???
Don't lubricate the drive belt! You don't want it to slip!
Sir I lubricated my drive belt what should I do now because it is not slipping. Please help
@@littlemaster9938 As I said, don't lubricate the drive belt. Remove it, clean the drive pulleys. Clean the belt as best you can, or replace it.
Ok thanks
u dont even need to open the motor, its so simple
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