What makes a treadmill stick

This deflection is normal and the treadmill belt should center on its own when the treadmill is unoccupied. If the treadmill belt remains consistently off-center, you will need to center the treadmill belt manually.

This will move the belt slightly to the right. This will move the treadmill belt to the left. Anytime you need to either tighten the belt or align the belt, you should have the treadmill running at around 3. Also, these adjustments can take up to 30 seconds to alter the position of the belt so be patient. Call the 3G Cardio customer service department at for assistance with questions or issues that may arise with your specialty fitness equipment purchased from our company.

Slipping Belt If you feel a slipping sensation when using your treadmill, it may be in need of minor treadmill repair. No Display When problems occur with the console display, the solution is usually relatively simple. Burning Smell If you notice a burning smell from the treadmill, it could indicate something serious. Non-Working Motor Fixing a non-working treadmill motor can be one of the more costly treadmill repairs an owner will run into.

Heated Belt Too much friction on the running belt can cause it to heat up and not run properly. Where can I buy lubricant for my treadmill? How do I restart my treadmill? My belt has a hole in it.

Is it expensive to repair this? Please kindly answer. Hi Sana, It matters what treadmill you are using. What treadmill are you using? Maybe we can help you with the search! How can I fix it? I have a Proform The incline isnt working. I did the reset but didnt help. As soon as you press incline it jumps to 10 but doesnt move. Hello did you unplug the motor wire connection and reconnect it? Hi, Can somebody help me figure out what symbols means shown on the left side.

It's older but has very low hours. We just started using it again for a couple months and I'm starting to smell a burning smell. I lubed under the belt, but the belt motor is still getting hot. I pulled the brushes out and they have little ridges in them but don't look too bad. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you. This problem is happening with mine too. What can I do? You may have a bad lower control board. Give CircuitBoardRepair. They will be able to help you determine what your issue is. Healthrider 55 treadmill. York Pegasus plus treadmill. Used as coat hanger for a year. Tried to start it. Power comes on Circuit board has power fuses are ok. Lights up for 7 seconds then display goes blank and no go. Pulled it apart unplugged the circuit board blre it out..

Put it together same thing. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers Vlad. Hi Nizam. Have you tried contacting the manufacturer of the model you are using? Most manufacturers include a number to call when experiencing malfunction on the machine.

If you can tell us which model you are using we may be able to assist! Hi Amanda My treadmill belt is 2 inches from the deck.

When I workout the belt seems to move up and down slightly is that okay? Hi Rick, the belt might be a little loose. Make sure you check your manual before trying to make any changes! Hi Mine is stuck on the incline as soon as its on it goes up and down. That's it. I have a Proform 6. Does anyone have a clue how to fix?

Hi Tina. We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues on your treadmill. If you call this will link you to a Proform representative who may be able to help you fix this issue. Mine was left outside by my son.

I didn't know till later. Now no display, not an electronic one. Hard to make the tread gi. Hi Susan, we are sorry to hear that your machine is now experiencing issues. I would call the company directly to inquire about a replacement screen and how much it would be to just replace that part if that is the main issue. Hi Janice, your running belt may need some lubrication on the motors to get it running smoothly again. If you find this doesn't work then I would call the company directly to ensure the right steps are taken to solve the issue.

Any idea. Why treadmill stops intermittently. Proform j8 replaced and lubed belt replaced both circuit boards. Runs fine sometimes I can runn 1 mile with no problem however other times it shuts it trips breaker on treadmill after 2 or 3 trips ariund.

Hi Larry, we are sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulty with your machine. If you have tried everything possible, I would recommend calling the manufacturer directly so they can look further into the make and model of your machine. Sounds like your controller. Easy to order and replace from the manufacturer. Most all parts will come from icon service. I have a Nordic Track T6. It suddenly will not run, there is nothing on the screen except "incline".

Have tried to reset it. Spent a lot on this treadmill for the home and now it's useless. Any thoughts? Hi Linda, what is the make and model of your machine? Most companies have a help line you can call to speak to a representative directly who will be an expert on the machine you are using. This would be an easy way to see what the problem is and save you time and frustration. I also have Nordic Track. Turns on but does not move.

Were you able to talk with someone? My tread mill turns on fine and once you put in the speed the treadmill run and then stops after seconds!

Hi Lizette. If you are operating the treadmill in the manual setting it should continue for at least 30min. I would try unplugging and plugging it in again. If you are still experiencing the same problem, I would call the manufacturer directly so they can look into the model specifically. Mine was doing the same thing , the belt is probably way too loose and the rear roller is stuck.

Hello there, my treadmill is doing the same thing, do you get yours fixed? Precor treadmill runs fine but suddenly making a loud humming noise. Isolated noise to motor by disconnecting belt. Brushes look ok. What could be wrong with motor?

Hi Tim. If you have tried everything and are still experiencing issues it would be best to call the manufacturer directly with the model of your machine. They can then determine the best steps to get you back up and running--literally! Horizon T - After a few minutes, suddenly speeds up just before belt shuts off while program still running. Hi Mary. We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing some issues with your treadmill.

Are you still within the warranty of the machine? We hope we can help guide you to a solution. I have the same problem, what was the cause of the problem and how did you fix yours? Did you ever find the cause and a solution to this problem? I too have a speed issue with an horizon, just goes flat out from start. I weight pounds. I purchased a used treadmill. When I run and come down with my left foot the belt catches or skips.

If I put my hand on the support rail and lighten the load on the belt it works fine. Please help me diagnose the problem. Hi Brendan. We are sorry to hear that you are having problems with your machine. Which make and model do you have? Most standard treadmills can hold up to lbs so there could possibly be something loose in the belt that is now allowing for pressure on it.

Have you tried contacting the manufacturer directly? Most companies have a support line to speak with someone directly. Did you find an answer to your question? I have the same problem. I'm and I got an older treadmill from my step mom that was barely used, but it is 10 years old. Worked great twice, now the belt slips bit only when I'm not holding on.

I barely hold on at all, not lightening the load much, but does fine til I let go. Tightening the belt did not help. Hi Dennis. We would be happy to help you resolve this issue with your machine. What make and model do you have? What kind of problems are you experiencing with your machine? Have you tried contacting the company directly? What could be wrong with it. It is a Nordic Track. Hi Sydney. We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your treadmill.

Have you tried contacting NordicTrack directly at ? A representative may be able to assist you over the phone in some reset functions. I am seeing that there is a over voltage problem. Hi Saptarshi. Which model and make of treadmill are you using? Most companies have a number that allows you to speak to a representative. We hope we can help you solve this issue. Hi Charles. Have you tried restarting the machine? Are there any error messages it is giving you?

The motor stops during runs, but the control panel keeps merrily ticking along. It feels like there is quite a bit of friction and this is causing the issue, I have a 2 ply belt and it felt bone dry. The treadmill belt seems fine, as does the deck. Do you have any suspicion what might be wrong? Thanks in advance! Check the underside of the walking belt and the top of the deck again. Are they still dry? If so, apply more lube, half an ounce on the left and half an ounce on the right. Repeat if necessary.

That cotton under layer will absorb the lube over time and will keep soaking it up until it is saturated. So, if it was bone dry before, it may have completely absorbed those first couple applications of lube. As far as the belt tension, you want it to be as loose as possible, but not so loose that it slips. This goes for both he drive and walking belts. Check those again as overtensioning can cause this issue as well by putting a high amount of strain on the roller and motor bearings, which will increase amp draw.

Unfortunately, the only way to pinpoint this without guessing is by taking an amp draw. If unloaded amps are within spec, we know the walk belt and drive belt are not over tensioned and we know the bearings in the motor and rollers are spinning freely. If we see a large difference between the unloaded and loaded amp draws, we know there is a high amount of friction between the belt and deck.

Another option would be to purchase a Kill-a-Watt, as that would be the easiest way to take an amp draw. Hi Dan. Similar topic of excess White dust. No noticiable ware from motor components or front roller area.

I am getting a lot of this white dust and wanted to know if you had opinion related to this. Did you have any feedback on that? Hi Doug, thank you for your question. Where is this white dust accumulating on your machine? I hope you and your family are safe! I just got an Asuna treadmill and fresh out the box it says you should lubricate the machine before first use. I followed the instructions in the manual with the lubricant provided and when Running the machine it was fine but once I started walking on the machine it stared making a grinding noise.

Does this happen without a user on the machine while it is running, or only when a user is on it? With the belt stopped, does this noise occur when a user jumps up and down on the deck to mimic running footfalls? Try this both toward the front, center, and rear of the machine. Even better, if you can send a video of the machine making this noise to service hnpfit.

Other than that, contacting the manufacturer would be your best bet. Unfortunately I see they are currently closed, but you can try emailing them at support sunnyhealthfitness. I have this same problem. After I incline slightly the grinding goes away. It is odd that it only makes this noise when at a 0 incline, can you check under the belt for any debris?

Let me know what you find! Hi Dan I have a Nordictrack T9. Been working perfectly for 6 years then all of a sudden it throws the MCB on the garage circuit board only when pressing for speed.

Incline functions etc work fine. Disconnected the drive motor from the circuit board and pressed for speed and it does not trip.

Spoke to manufacturer and they said to replace drive motor which I did but problem still occurring. Had electrician check the socket circuit and found to be fine. Unscrewed the motor circuit board and check this but no scorch marks or broken solders. What could the problem be? Has my treadmill seen its final day! This one is tough, as from what you describe I would definitely have started with the drive motor as well.

Have you checked the continuity between the drive motor and the ground pin on the power cord? If for some reason things are not grounding correctly, that could result in this issue. Another thought I had, have you pulled the board out and checked in between the green board itself and the mounting plate? If something is in between those, or between two points on the board, you could be shorting the board out there.

Dan—Hopefully this email finds you at a good time! Please advise me to making necessary steps to correct a problem I have. I own a Star Trac Pro I recently was forced to replace a belt that was previously on it, but without any circumstance in any part of the treadmill. Upon taking it apart and returning it to use, I have had fits with the belt continuing to slip. After it was put down, the belt continually slips while walking and running on it.

I am not sure if I should further adjust tension have not attempted yet or if its simply a matter to wait on the wax to run its course. I guess its possible the wax could have spread to the roll bars, but not sure if that would make this happen. I have searched the web to see if its a common event for the belt to slip immediately following a waxing, but have not come up with any results to validate that.

Please advise me to what could exist and be the problem, if you will. Thank you. Belt slippage can be a symptom from multiple causes. Because this was working before it was lubricated, take the motor cover off your machine and walk on the treadmill. Make the belt slip. As you do so, have another person look at the drive motor, drive belt and front roller of the unit.

We know the walking belt is going to slip, but does anything else? Start at the drive motor and work your way back to the walking belt.

Does the pulley on the drive motor slip? If so, the pulley is not tensioned on the shaft properly. Sometimes this can be caused by a setscrew that has come loose. If not, does the drive belt slip on the drive motor or front roller pulleys? If so, inspect that drive belt and the pulleys. Is there any lubricant present? If so, clean the lube off the pulleys and replace the belt.

If that is not the issue, look at the front roller pulley. Is that slipping on the roller itself? If so you can see the pulley spin as the roller stops. This is something that would require you to replace your front roller. If all these things are operating correctly and the belt is still slipping, the only other thing it could be is your walking belt. Hello, so your website is the only forum I have found so far for treadmill questions and answers so I would greatly appreciate if you could answer my question.

I believe I have recently over lubricated my treadmill. I used the silicone based lubricant it came with in the packaging. After watching how to videos I believe I applied it wrong. I thought I was applying it the best way, but I believe I damaged my treadmill. I hope it is still fixable and would really appreciate your opinion on what I should do. I applied the lubricant while my treadmill was folded up and onto the rollers that the treadmill spins on.

I also applied it to the drive belt which I read on this page that, that is bad. When I walk on it, it slows down or stops completely if the speed is low.

I do not believe I have damaged any electrical compartments, because upon observing it, when it stops completely everything is still spinning. Everything is still spinning while the walking belt stops. Please if you have any advice on what I can do, this treadmill was very expensive and would hate for it to go to waste because of this.

Please reply to My comment and email if video Chat Would be possible. Thank you in advance! I hope to hear from you soon.

With the sticking you are describing, it does sound like the lube may have gotten onto the drive belt. Unfortunately, the belt will absorb that lube and it is impossible to clean it. The drive belt will need to be replaced. The pulley on the front roller will also need to be cleaned off, but we do not have as good luck with this because it is plastic, and not metal.

So, try to clean this off, but you may end up needing to replace the front roller as well. Great page Dan, thank you, very informative. I have an old Precor M9. Spoke to customer service and then technical service and both indicated — no lube. Treadmill is 20yrs old, far from warranty-coverage. Based on information above and various information I can find elsewhere online, it can be problematic if I use the wrong one silicone vs wax.

Any suggestions for which lube to use? Thank you! If you decide to proceed with lubing it, you are correct, once wax has been applied to it, you want to continue using wax. This may need to be done a few times to fully impregnate the belt with the wax. I have 7 year old NordicTrack c Treadmill.

Just replaced walking platform and walking belt. Everything is working fine. But I noticed that after 10 minutes, the walking platform gets really hot. The motor is not hot at all. I did not tighten the belt too much. I tried to adjust the belt and it did not help.

I applied one tube of ICON lube after replacing the platform. What else could be the issue? Heat between the two rubbing surfaces is normal. The only way to know with absolute certainty if the heat is within specifications is to take an amp draw. In the meantime, run your fingers across the surface of your deck. Your fingers should come out slightly oily.

If they do not, apply another tube of lube. After walking the lube in for about minutes, check the deck surface again, and apply another ounce of lube if needed.

Once you feel lube on the deck though, do not apply more! Let us know how it turns out! I have a LifeSpan treadmill with a 1-ply belt. I started getting an error code when the treadmill just stops after some amount of time running, and the manufacturer said I have to replace the MCB.

Lubing once with 1oz of silicon lube did not seem to change this at all. Does it just need more lube? The easiest way to do this is to stick a strip of colored tape from the pulley to the roller in a straight line. Turn on the treadmill and wait for the belt to slip again. Once it does, switch it off and check the tape.

If not, then you need to look for another cause. Sometimes, all it needs is for the pulley to be tightened. Other times it may need to be replaced. You can examine it to see which looks likely and it may be best to bring in a professional. It does happen, especially if you bought your machine second-hand, use it a lot, or have multiple people in the household who use it.

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