How to Center a Treadmill Belt
Having a treadmill in your home is good way to exercise when going to the gym is not an option for you. Many people invest in them because they prefer to workout in the comfort of their own home. After a certain amount a time you may find it necessary to center the belt, but it is something that can be easily done.
How to Center a Treadmill Belt
Disconnect the treadmill from its power source.
Gently lift up the edges of the belt at the center of the walking deck. If you are unable to lift the belt more than 2", it is too tight and needs to be loosened. If the belt lifts more than 3", it is too loose and needs to be tightened.
Tighten the belt's tension by inserting the hex key into the roller bolts located on the back of the walking deck and turning both bolts clockwise.
Loosen the tension by turning both rear roller belts counterclockwise.
Pick the edges of the belt up again to check the tension.
Plug the treadmill in and reinsert the key.
Turn the treadmill on at its lowest speed to see which way it has moved off center.
Remove the key and disconnect the power cord.
Turn the left roller bolt counterclockwise if the belt has moved to the right or turn it clockwise if it has moved to the left.