The soap solution worked great! It sounded like the sound was coming from the front roll so I thought maybe I need to lubricate it's axis but the soap was the solution.
@@hydrafitnessexchange I think it was another video. I've watched so many. I watched so many. Basically, you take handsoap (anything waxy) and rub it against the front rotor that the drive belt is on. It stops a high pitch (not exactly tough to describe) noise.
An issue I’m having that I can’t seem to fix: the treadmill belt is centered when I am not on it. The belt stays centered when powered on. However, when I get on the belt it drifts to the right. I compensated by over adjusting the belt to the left so it ends up centered when I add my weight to it. I don’t know how to fix this and just have it centered and also stay centered with my weight.
There could be several reasons. Front roller could not be properly adjusted. Floor could not be level or even levelers underneath the treadmill could not be level. These are things we suggest checking. Ultimately we recommend hiring a technician to further diagnose the issue. Here is our tech database to see if there are any technicians near you: www.hydrafitnessexchange.com/technicians
❤Thanks for the video. Any tips if the treadmill seems to work fine BUT the speed is slow by about 25% compared to the displayed speed (distance as well).
@hydrafitnessexchange Thanks for the reply. New controller fixed it, and potentiometer works on new controller, so I was able to dial it in for tighter accuracy at the key speed.
Hi @endoneezer, in the video we mentioned you should lubricate your treadmill at least every 3-5 months under normal usage of the machine. You should not wait to hear squeaking before lubricating or any other sort of noise coming from the deck or belt. What you can do to be sure it's time is checking it every 3-5 months. You can simply loosen the walking belt, lift it, and place your hand on the deck, checking if the deck has any lubricant left on it. If it feels pretty dry, then you know its time to lubricate. If it feels still smooth like it has oil on it, then it should be good for sometime longer. Hope this helps! 😁
@@hydrafitnessexchangei have a hometro walking pad and it seems to jerk or catch when i walk on it but not when it is running freely. How can i fix that?
@@joellediwan849 It may just need some tightening of the walking belt which you can access at the rear via two rear roller bolts on the left or right side of the treadmill. Just do a quarter of a turn on either side and check if the belt is still causing issues. The belt should be at the tightness where your hand can't reach across the whole surface if you put your hand underneath the belt. You should only be able to reach halfway or a bit under halfway. In any case we recommend hiring a technician to further diagnose your issue. Here is our tech database to look one up near your area: www.hydrafitnessexchange.com/technicians
As for certain treadmills never needing lubrication, we highly recommend checking the owners manual about it's maintenance. There have been occasions where sales people will tell the customer that the treadmill will not need lubricating since it is pre-waxed or pre-lubed. All treadmills need maintenance though. If the manual confirms no need for lubrication, then you should be fine.
So we bought ours pre-owned pro form 2500 brand and it worked fine but after 30 to 40 minutes of using it the belt stops moving but everything still functions as soon as I step off it continues so I bought lubricant silicone put some under it and then it would stop even sooner now from 30 minutes to 20 not to 10 now till like 3 minutes but with my sibling it works for 30 minutes and I'm under the weight limit what else to do? 😅
Sounds like it may be the drive motor dying. If the belt is too tight and has been run on for a long time, that puts more pressure on the drive motor to do more work at spinning the belt. You can try loosening the belt or you can try replacing the drive motor, but that would easily cost anywhere around $300-$500. May be much more worth it to just get another machine. @@Disorbs
Hi, i got issue with my belt move to left. I try to adjust the left by 1/4 and it still move to left. I try to loosen the right side but yet the belt still move to left. The nut at the left is already all the way tighten up. Should i loosen both left and right nut and try again?
You should not tighten any of the bolts all the way. They should be fairly even with each other with minor tweaks. Here's a simple breakdown on how the belt moves: Loosen Left roller bolt - makes belt go left. Tighten Left roller bolt - belt goes right. Loosen right roller bolt - belt goes right. Tighten Right roller bolt - belt goes left. Hope this helps!
We made a video on how to properly tighten your walking belt. This video we made might help:ruclips.net/video/njObPUEbdIM/видео.htmlsi=uTkzEFOce14Vh0fH In any case we recommend contacting a technician to further diagnose the issue. Here is our tech database to find one near you: www.hydrafitnessexchange.com/technicians
If there is a ton of drive belt shavings and the ribbing looks pretty worn (might have splits in it), we recommend replacing it. You will have to adjust the drive belt to be taut if it is loose. Treadmills have a way of adjusting the placement of the drive motor so the drive belt is pretty tight when it is installed. If you need another drive belt, we may have your model on our website. Please check www.hydrafitnessexchange.com/ for your particular model of machine.
We recommend abiding by the manual's instructions. If it seems really dry and you notice problems when running, refer to the manufacturer to see what you can use for it if a certain lubricant can be used.
If your simply trying to align the belt properly to the middle of the deck, yes! You would want it on at a moderate speed (3-4mph is good), then adjust it and wait and see which side the belt shifts to. Here's a helpful short we made about adjusting the belt: ruclips.net/video/njObPUEbdIM/видео.html
What about the person's weight? I am 270 and the belt moves me standing still at 1 MPH but stepping at that speed stops the belt until the next step. At 3 MPH I can walk normally.
We suggest you consider investing in a machine that has an over 300 lb weight capacity as well as a machine with a stronger motor if that is the case. There are better machines out there for the job.
Some treadmills, like incline trainers, give access to internal components on the underside of the machine. The super fit treadmill may have screws on the underside of the motor hood. Basically, flip the treadmill and you will find a shroud underneath with screws in it. You might be able to access the internal components after unscrewing those. Here is a video we found that may help with the process:ruclips.net/video/6EulFyHSKuU/видео.html&ab_channel=RudolfHorak
We recommend finding a technician near you who is a professional on this type of work if that helps. Here is a link to our tech database: www.hydrafitnessexchange.com/technicians
Mind dropping some info on the difference between silicone infused and dry paraffin wax? That information would definitely be useful to viewers as well as add to our own knowledge. 😁
It's a new belt. I just had a company install it, but im feeling slippage and I can bend the belt more that half way. Not sure if its standard or flexonic?@@hydrafitnessexchange
Thank you for your help….. saved me the trouble of calling a repair shop
No problem! Glad to hear it saved you money! 😁👍
Great video! I followed your diagnosis steps and was able to troubleshoot my treadmill's slippery belt problem. Thank you so much!
Glad to be of assistance!
The soap solution worked great! It sounded like the sound was coming from the front roll so I thought maybe I need to lubricate it's axis but the soap was the solution.
Soap? 🤔
@@hydrafitnessexchange I think it was another video. I've watched so many. I watched so many. Basically, you take handsoap (anything waxy) and rub it against the front rotor that the drive belt is on. It stops a high pitch (not exactly tough to describe) noise.
Super helpful video...
Glad it was useful to you! 😁
An issue I’m having that I can’t seem to fix: the treadmill belt is centered when I am not on it. The belt stays centered when powered on. However, when I get on the belt it drifts to the right. I compensated by over adjusting the belt to the left so it ends up centered when I add my weight to it. I don’t know how to fix this and just have it centered and also stay centered with my weight.
There could be several reasons. Front roller could not be properly adjusted. Floor could not be level or even levelers underneath the treadmill could not be level. These are things we suggest checking. Ultimately we recommend hiring a technician to further diagnose the issue. Here is our tech database to see if there are any technicians near you: www.hydrafitnessexchange.com/technicians
Belt might be a bit loose?
❤Thanks for the video.
Any tips if the treadmill seems to work fine BUT the speed is slow by about 25% compared to the displayed speed (distance as well).
Is this a new change that has happened? Did it feel good when you first got the machine and now it feels off in terms of speed?
@hydrafitnessexchange Thanks for the reply. New controller fixed it, and potentiometer works on new controller, so I was able to dial it in for tighter accuracy at the key speed.
@@GT-kx6hm Awesome! Glad the issue has been solved 👍
Nice one! I really appreciate the advice👍😁!
Thanks👌😎
Glad you enjoyed the video! Appreciate the comment 😁
love this! by the way how would you know if its time to lubricate the belt? as in would there be squeaky noises as you run for example?
Hi @endoneezer, in the video we mentioned you should lubricate your treadmill at least every 3-5 months under normal usage of the machine. You should not wait to hear squeaking before lubricating or any other sort of noise coming from the deck or belt. What you can do to be sure it's time is checking it every 3-5 months. You can simply loosen the walking belt, lift it, and place your hand on the deck, checking if the deck has any lubricant left on it. If it feels pretty dry, then you know its time to lubricate. If it feels still smooth like it has oil on it, then it should be good for sometime longer. Hope this helps! 😁
Great share. Thanks
Anytime!
excellent video.
Thank you! 😊
I have a walking pad and it juts or jerk foward intermittently any thing I can do for that?
Can you give us the name of the machine?
@@hydrafitnessexchangei have a hometro walking pad and it seems to jerk or catch when i walk on it but not when it is running freely. How can i fix that?
@@joellediwan849 It may just need some tightening of the walking belt which you can access at the rear via two rear roller bolts on the left or right side of the treadmill. Just do a quarter of a turn on either side and check if the belt is still causing issues. The belt should be at the tightness where your hand can't reach across the whole surface if you put your hand underneath the belt. You should only be able to reach halfway or a bit under halfway. In any case we recommend hiring a technician to further diagnose your issue. Here is our tech database to look one up near your area: www.hydrafitnessexchange.com/technicians
My threadmill says it doesnt need lubrication. But i have and still got the crease. What i do wrong?
A crease in the treadmill walking belt is caused because of an overtightened belt. The belt was probably too tight and needed to be loosened.
As for certain treadmills never needing lubrication, we highly recommend checking the owners manual about it's maintenance. There have been occasions where sales people will tell the customer that the treadmill will not need lubricating since it is pre-waxed or pre-lubed. All treadmills need maintenance though. If the manual confirms no need for lubrication, then you should be fine.
So we bought ours pre-owned pro form 2500 brand and it worked fine but after 30 to 40 minutes of using it the belt stops moving but everything still functions as soon as I step off it continues so I bought lubricant silicone put some under it and then it would stop even sooner now from 30 minutes to 20 not to 10 now till like 3 minutes but with my sibling it works for 30 minutes and I'm under the weight limit what else to do? 😅
I have not tightened the belt or done anything I can barely fit my hand under it not sure if it's too tight That's how It was when it came.
Sounds like it may be the drive motor dying. If the belt is too tight and has been run on for a long time, that puts more pressure on the drive motor to do more work at spinning the belt. You can try loosening the belt or you can try replacing the drive motor, but that would easily cost anywhere around $300-$500. May be much more worth it to just get another machine. @@Disorbs
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Hi, i got issue with my belt move to left. I try to adjust the left by 1/4 and it still move to left. I try to loosen the right side but yet the belt still move to left. The nut at the left is already all the way tighten up. Should i loosen both left and right nut and try again?
You should not tighten any of the bolts all the way. They should be fairly even with each other with minor tweaks. Here's a simple breakdown on how the belt moves: Loosen Left roller bolt - makes belt go left. Tighten Left roller bolt - belt goes right. Loosen right roller bolt - belt goes right. Tighten Right roller bolt - belt goes left. Hope this helps!
@@hydrafitnessexchange hi thank you so much for your reply. Will try to readjust it :)
Also check if the spirit level. Some floors is not 100% straight.
Great help. Thanks 👍🏻
No problem!
I need some help can you contact me i have a horizon ct 5.3 its like 15 yrs old i keep tightening it and it keeps switching sides where it gets lose
We made a video on how to properly tighten your walking belt. This video we made might help:ruclips.net/video/njObPUEbdIM/видео.htmlsi=uTkzEFOce14Vh0fH
In any case we recommend contacting a technician to further diagnose the issue. Here is our tech database to find one near you: www.hydrafitnessexchange.com/technicians
So my drive belt is has a bunch of shavings, but it’s also loose, a new belt would fix both problems?
If there is a ton of drive belt shavings and the ribbing looks pretty worn (might have splits in it), we recommend replacing it. You will have to adjust the drive belt to be taut if it is loose. Treadmills have a way of adjusting the placement of the drive motor so the drive belt is pretty tight when it is installed. If you need another drive belt, we may have your model on our website. Please check www.hydrafitnessexchange.com/ for your particular model of machine.
Here is also a video we made on installing and uninstalling drive belts: ruclips.net/video/FM1Tdf3O9l8/видео.html
I have an older Image 15.0 R Treadmill when looking at the manual it says not to lubricate it should I still lubricate it if it feels dry?
We recommend abiding by the manual's instructions. If it seems really dry and you notice problems when running, refer to the manufacturer to see what you can use for it if a certain lubricant can be used.
is it ok to adjust the belt while its on. but just at a slow speed.
If your simply trying to align the belt properly to the middle of the deck, yes! You would want it on at a moderate speed (3-4mph is good), then adjust it and wait and see which side the belt shifts to. Here's a helpful short we made about adjusting the belt: ruclips.net/video/njObPUEbdIM/видео.html
@@hydrafitnessexchange tysm.
very helpful
Glad to be of assistance!
thanks@@hydrafitnessexchange
What about the person's weight? I am 270 and the belt moves me standing still at 1 MPH but stepping at that speed stops the belt until the next step.
At 3 MPH I can walk normally.
We suggest you consider investing in a machine that has an over 300 lb weight capacity as well as a machine with a stronger motor if that is the case. There are better machines out there for the job.
How do you remove the drive belt on a superfit treadmill?
Some treadmills, like incline trainers, give access to internal components on the underside of the machine. The super fit treadmill may have screws on the underside of the motor hood. Basically, flip the treadmill and you will find a shroud underneath with screws in it. You might be able to access the internal components after unscrewing those. Here is a video we found that may help with the process:ruclips.net/video/6EulFyHSKuU/видео.html&ab_channel=RudolfHorak
We recommend finding a technician near you who is a professional on this type of work if that helps. Here is a link to our tech database: www.hydrafitnessexchange.com/technicians
You dont lubricate the belt if it has fresh wax on deck.
Thanks for the comment 😁Of course. Hence why I mentioned lubricate if the deck is dry.
Some belts are silicone infused. Some belts, like ours, are dry paraffin wax. Something to be aware of.
Mind dropping some info on the difference between silicone infused and dry paraffin wax? That information would definitely be useful to viewers as well as add to our own knowledge. 😁
listen to Clark Kent, he knows.
You have no idea how many times I have been referred to as that man 😂 Appreciate the comment bro! 😁
There’s actually one more reason, the front pulley could be slipping on the front roller.
Thanks for the extra info!
The motor you showed is fixed and NOT adjustable. FYI
Thanks for the feedback
I have this exact same motor setup and my drive belt is slipping, how would I fix it if my motor is fixed? TIA
@@jmacpi33 you have to replace the belt, mine was $180 for the belt alone. Crazy.
Is this a new or used belt? And is it flexonic or standard?@@jmacpi33
It's a new belt. I just had a company install it, but im feeling slippage and I can bend the belt more that half way. Not sure if its standard or flexonic?@@hydrafitnessexchange