Frequently Asked Questions
Does my treadmill require any type of maintenance?
- There is a series of things that need to be done often, to keep you treadmill running correctly.
- Vacuum the treadmill inside and underneath.
- Keep the walking belt tight.
- Keep the drive belt tight.
- Lube the running belt and deck.
- Grease the elevations motors worm gear.
- Clean burnt spots off the drive motor’s commentator.
- Speed and elevation calibration.
- Your owner’s manual should explain how to do these things. Fitness Things can also do all of these things for you.
Does my treadmill require Lube?
- Most treadmills require a lubricant to use on the running belt and the deck. The owner’s manual should say whether or not your Treadmill requires lube. If your manual says not to lube the belt and deck, you might want to double check with the manufacture. Some older treadmills were originally thought to not need any lube, years later the manufacture changed their mind.
What kind of lube do I use on my treadmill?
- There are many types of lube (Silicon Grease, Liquid Silicone, Paraffin wax bar and synthetic powder paraffin), so it is important to use the one designed for your treadmills components. Your owner’s manual should explain what lube you need, or you can contact the manufacture. Fitness Things Sells all of these lubes.
How often should my treadmill be lubed?
- Your treadmill needs to be lubed at least once a year; some treadmills need to be lubed more often though. Your owner’s manual should explain that the treadmill should be lubed after certain amount of months, or after a certain amount of hours or miles of use is put on the treadmill.
How do I lube my Treadmill?
Step 1 - All treadmills need to be free of dust and debris, and should be vacuumed inside and out before lube is applied.
Step 2- There are two bolts in the back of your treadmill, one on the left and one on the right. Both sides need to be loosened the same amount, this will allow slack in the belt.
Step 3 – Apply your lubricant between the belt and deck, in the area that has the most use.
Step 4 – Re-tightened the rear bolts, and do your normal work out. Your work out will allow the lube to spread, and break in.
Why does my treadmill seem slower than normal?
- If your treadmill seem slower than normal, it could be due to either a lack of lube, a worn belt and deck, a damaged lower board or the electronics may need to be recalibrated. You can usually lube and calibrate the treadmill yourself, with instructions from your owner’s manual. Fitness Things can also come out and evaluate the treadmill.
Why won’t my treadmill turn on?
- If your treadmill won’t turn on, it could be something simple.
- Is the Emergency tether cord in place?
- Is the power switch on?
- Is the power cord plugged in all the way?
- Is the wall breaker popped?
- If it’s plugged into a surge protector, is the surge protector popped?
- Is the treadmills built in breaker popped?
- Is the fuse on the lower board blown?
- If all of these things check out, there may be a bigger problem. Fitness Things can come out and evaluate the treadmill for you.
Why does my treadmill squeal when I run on it?
- A loud squealing noise is usually an indication of a loose drive belt. If it’s more of a squeak then a squeal, it could almost anything. A squeak could be from a dry pivot point, a loose part, a loose screw or the treadmill just moving back and forth on a non carpet floor.
