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Tips For Treadmill Maintenance |
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It needs regular maintenance to stay in good shape. If
maintained properly, its performance remains good throughout and its
look stays anew even after years. Here are some tips that can help you
maintain your treadmill properly:
1) The key word is to keep it clean. A dirty treadmill can lead to the
failure of its belt; sudden changes in speed due to dirty speed
sensors; and overloading of the motor. Clean your machine thoroughly
once a week to avoid such problems.
2) Dust the belt and the space in
between the deck and the belt as much as possible. Do not use any
solutions as this could make the belt slippery. Clean the frame and
console with a slightly damp cloth. After it has dried out completely,
plug it on and check all the functions.
3) Use lubrication only if recommended by the
manufacturer. The modern treadmills are in very less need of any
waxing or lubrication. Follow manufacturers’ directions for
lubricating. It is very important to maintain low friction between the
deck and the belt as high friction will lead to amp draw (In this
situation, power is pulled away from the motor and electronics, which
ends up damaging these parts).
4) Keep a check on the belt. Excessively tightened or
excessively loosened belt can lead to wear and tear of the belt as
well as of the deck. In a new treadmill, the belts tend to get loose
initially, so keep a check. You also need to make sure that the belt
is properly aligned and should consult your manual’s belt tracking
instructions to get the best guidance.
5) Follow the general maintenance tips provided by your manufacturer in
the user's manual. A particular model of treadmill may need a
particular kind of attention. So, go though the manual.
6) Undertake level adjustments to avoid any kind of
squeaking sounds and/or belt mis-tracking. The treadmill should be in
level with the floor it has been kept on to avoid such problems.
7) Circuit breaker fuses should be replaced with correct fuses. However
it is not at all recommended to replace blown fuses in the motor
yourself. Contact your dealer for that.
8) Check that the treadmill consoles are connected with an AC wall outlet
to avoid any kind of console crashes. This may even lead to complete
breakdown of the whole treadmill. So keep a watch.
Following these simple maintenance tips can help you keep your treadmill
in good shape. Start practicing them now and keep your treadmill anew
always.
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