Belt Lubrication: Anyone else have trouble with this?
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!!
72411
I also am having the same problem. I called the customer service number & she said to make a loop and get it just right and it comes right off. Not on mine. There doesn't seem to be a slot where the old belt can slide off. Help?? Anyone??
37708
I felt the exact same way. I tried lowering the belt lower than the manual recommended and began to feel more in the middle. Also strapping it down tighter and gettign up to the max volts helped. It's not defective, but I don't believe we feel it in our middle abs as much because those are typically stronger than the sides.
2258221
Definitely not, it will lubricate the belts and they will slip and miss. That's good for your treadmill belt which is supposed to slide, not so your exercise belts.
1032010
Mine slips down a little, but not enough to cause a problem. I just move it back up a little before I fasten my belt.
1993403
I raise the treadmill into the storage position and spray from underneath. I pull down on the belt and give it a squirt from each side. Then I manually rotate the belt a few feet and repeat 3 or 4 times. Hopefully the lubricant is getting where it needs to be.
447155
I use only the Icon brand belt lubricant as it is the same as what they use at the factory before shipping. If I'm not mistaken, the company advises against the use of silicon oil. I have no problem using the Icon brand belt lubricant.
904556
I glue my leather belt and it worm really good. I had to try it a couple of times just because I never glue a belt before but after a couple of tries I got it good and it good as of now.
1714686
Failure to apply correctly caused pre-mature failure of my walking belt so...get an applicator(http://www.amazon.com/Lube-N-Walk-TL54-Treadmill-Lubrication-Kit/dp/B000VZLCWY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid;=1371738533&sr;=8-2&keywords;=treadmill+lubricant ) and lube WELL after every 40 hours or 30 days.
429747
I have the same treadmill. I have used ICON Health and Fitness Walking belt Lube and it has worked great on my treadmill.
1869862
The belt tends to slide around and the pouches end up moving a great deal more than they should. I don't know what exact trouble you may be referring to, but that seems to be the only problem with the belt that I have had. I have thought about riveting the pouches to the belt to keep them in place.
2258220
I wouldn't use it, the belt is to create tension so you have to cycle harder. Putting lube on the belt will make it smoother, but there will be no resistance anymore
361256
You need to purchase "Treadmill belt lubricant" and apply it as directed. The lubricant is a pure silicon, you can purchase on Amazon.com. WD40 may eat up the belt material in time. It has petroleum in it.
2228365
I wouldn't. This belt can ve very painful if used incorrectly. Try contacting the manufacturer.
208891
Mine goes then stops like the belt is slipping. Tried adjusting but did no good. Any ideas? Only used three times now.
116130
I see the wd40 solution here and its really not that complicated, clean it with a soft cloth, wipe it out and use a tiny bit of Burt's Bees wax, or chap stick to lubricate it. Just lightly rub it onto the nylon bearings with your finger. Works better, its easier and non toxic. I did my red ball about a year ago although Ive wiped it out several times since I still haven't had to re lubricate it. Now I need to replace mine because the left click is not responding well.
1278848
The simplest would be to replace the buckle. Remove the old buckle by carefully cutting the threads. If you have a buckle from a previous bag, then sew it back on web belt. I am really disappointed with this bag's performance - from the way oversize belt (which by the way won't stay in a fixed length), to the belt stays slipping and the buckle releasing from just a little bit of pressure allowing the entire assembly to unexpectedly fall from my waist. Sorry I could not have been of greater assist on the repair. Hope for the best.