The belt feels like it's slipping every so often how do I tighten the belt?
1156141
There is an "L" shaped Allen wrench with the manual and assembly packet. In the instructions there is belt adjustment section. On both sides of the casing at back edge of the belt there are ports on both sides. Use the wrench to tighten the belt in the ports.
1156142
This YouTube video (even though its for a different treadmill) shows you how to loosen and tighten the belt for maintenance lubrication. I do this to my Gold's Gym treadmill every 6 months or so for maintenance. You use the alan wrench that came with the treadmill to loosen/tighten the belt. This video shows you how to do that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKHveJNar1k
133225
James, the belt does not slip. I was worried about that too, initially, but the material gets less slick with use and the buckle grips quite well.
1252495
You can pull the cords to tighten them. You might also try a little lubricant under the cords.
811253
Loosen and off it comes. Or loosen and move to different position and tighten
1567482
I'm not sure if it's that im not puttimg it on tight enough but i feel that. It tends to slip down one side or the other oncee we start running.
114487
I have not experienced the belt slipping. So far it is working perfectly and I am enjoying it immensely.
1927583
The manufacture suggests wetting the belt can help it slide on but I was able to slid it on dry and it stays in place just fine. The fit should be snug, but if you can't get it on at all I'd probably contact the seller / manufacturer.
1721064
On HORIZONFITNESS.COM there is a troubleshooting and general questions section. I found instructions and a video on how to lubricate the belt! It looks easy. You take the blue wrench thing provided, loosen the back screws, located on the very end of the treadmill on both sides, loosen each counter clockwise 10 to 12 turns. then lift the belt , one side then the other, squirt the oil in a zig zag fashion. Run the treadmill for 3 minutes, then walk on it for 3 minutes. BEFORE you turn it on retighten the belt clockwise on both sides the same number of times you loosened it. The video is very helpful. Hope it helps!!
829190
The one I have is so tight, I have to manually slide it down to allow the seat belt to fully retract. Maybe yours is defective.
1387164
try "jiggling" the bottom metal piece while you're tightening it. also, hand-tightening is not enough...you should be using a wrench or ratchet
2210123
I assume the 24.5" belt is loose and slipping. Here's an important tip. A belt of medium elasticity should stretch between 3% and 5% between the "relaxed" circumference, and the circumference it attains when stretched and on the pulleys. Many belts sold online are too tight. The reason for this is that there's a myth, largely created by TV servicers and often supported by recommendations from a catalog created by the Projector/Recorder Belt Corp., that belts should be tight. If you service turntables and tape recorders, as I have for forty years, you learn that tight belts kill motors. So . . . a 23.6" belt stands a good chance of working as long as it's fairly stretchy. I assume the 24.5" belt is loose and slipping. Here's an important tip. A belt of medium elasticity should stretch between 3% and 5% between the "relaxed" circumference, and the circumference it attains when stretched and on the pulleys. Many belts sold online are too tight. The reason for this is that there's a myth, largely created by TV servicers and often supported by recommendations from a catalog created by the Projector/Recorder Belt Corp., that belts should be tight. If you service turntables and tape recorders, as I have for forty years, you learn that tight belts... » Read More I assume the 24.5" belt is loose and slipping. Here's an important tip. A belt of medium elasticity should stretch between 3% and 5% between the "relaxed" circumference, and the circumference it attains when stretched and on the pulleys. Many belts sold online are too tight. The reason for this is that there's a myth, largely created by TV servicers and often supported by recommendations from a catalog created by the Projector/Recorder Belt Corp., that belts should be tight. If you service turntables and tape recorders, as I have for forty years, you learn that tight belts kill motors. So . . . a 23.6" belt stands a good chance of working as long as it's fairly stretchy. « Show Less
1357193
Mine turns with the stiffness you want (so it doesn't slip easily) but it's not uncomfortably tight and moves freely when turned. Try working it a bit to see if it just needs the tightness worked out of it. Otherwise you may want to swap it if you think it hurts your ability to freely make adjustments.
1246260
It can be tightened a lot. My waist is about the same size and I don't have any trouble with it. Sometimes it slips a little on the fabric and goes up but it's not a big deal.
1604297
You need to be careful. A belt of medium elasticity should stretch between 3% and 5% from its relaxed circumference to the size it assumes when on the platter and pulley. Many belts sold online are too tight, and this can injure the top motor bearing. Also, there is often debris from the old belt on the platter rim and motor pulley. This should be cleaned off. I use isopropyl alcohol (99% pure), Scott shop towels, a scraping tool, and a green pad.If someone tells you that you can get away with a tighter belt, go elsewhere.
1088176
It's me again...I read the reply from the other person. The directions suggest that you buy a spray can of lubricant to use on the underside of the belt periodically (silicon, I think). The information is in the owner's manual. I think this would have solved the other person's noise problem.
1611766
well, i have been using the treadmill for almost two years and half and i have not yet adjust it belt.I hope that help!
471974
If you mean "tighten" so that the seat doesn't slide around when you sit on it, here is what you do: pop up the tulip-shaped covers at the back of the closed seat (a bottle opener works great for this), then use a scredriver to tighten the plastic screws. If, however, you are asking how to make the seat close slowly again and this suggestion doesn't do it, you will need to contact the manufacturer.