Belt Replacement - Horizon Fitness 1.1T Service Manual

Treadmill Deck Lubrication Procedures
There are three different applications in which you would be required to add lubrication to a
Horizon Fitness treadmill.
1. MAINTENANCE
A Horizon Fitness treadmill does not need to be lubricated regularly. However, Horizon Fitness
recommends that a 100% pure silicone lubricant be applied every 6 months. This is necessary to
ensure the longevity of the treadmill.

2. BELT REPLACEMENT

When lubrication is added to a treadmill deck at the factory it is impregnated into the filament
backing of the running belt, providing a low friction, long lasting coat. When replacing the
original belt on a treadmill, this new belt will not be properly coated. Always add lubrication
when replacing the belt.
3. BREAKER TRIPS
With time, the lubrication between the running deck and running belt of the treadmill will wear
down. The lack of lubrication between the deck and belt will cause a high amount of friction
when running on the treadmill. This, in turn, will cause the treadmill breaker to trip. If this
happens, lubrication should be added.
These three applications should be the only times lubrication is ever added to a Horizon Fitness
treadmill. Please contact the Horizon Fitness service department to obtain the proper lubrication
for reapplication.
PROCEDURES
1.
For optimal results, the running deck and belt should be warm before reapplication of
lubrication. It is recommended to run the treadmill at 5mph for 10–15 minutes before
proceeding.
2.
With the appropriate sized Allen wrench, loosen the rear roller bolts on both the left and right
side. It is a good idea to note the position of the roller to reassemble properly. For best
results, place two removable marks on the left and right side of the deck and the running belt.
When reinstalling, match up the marks for proper tension. It is not necessary to take off the
roller, just loosen it enough so that you can fit your hands underneath the belt comfortably.
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