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Why is my treadmill's walking belt slipping?

less than a minute readApr 19Wayne Archer
image of treadmill

A damaged or loose walking belt will slip on the front roller. A bad bearing on a roller can cause the roller to bind and the walking belt to slip.

Check both rollers to make sure that they spin freely. If a roller binds up because its bearing is bad, replace the roller.

Check the walking belt for tears and replace the belt if torn or damaged.

Check walking belt tension by lifting the middle edge of each side of the belt. You should be able to lift the belt's edge up 2-3 inches above the walking board. Tighten belt tension if you can lift the edges of the walking belt more than 3 inches.


These repairs may help solve your treadmill problem

JC-TM-Replace-the-walking-belt

Replace the treadmill walking belt

The walking belt rotates rubs over the platform while walking which can wear and cause the walking belt to slow down when walking. Replace the walking belt when worn or damaged.

Treadmill walking belt

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How to replace a treadmill walking belt

If your treadmill walking belt sticks, the belt could be worn. This repair guide and video show how …

Repair time and Difficulty

 45 minutes or less
JC-TM-Replace-the-roller

Replace the treadmill roller

The walking belt fitted and tensioned between the front and rear belt rollers can wear and become noisy. Replace the belt roller when it becomes worn and noisy.

Treadmill roller

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