How to Lubricate a Treadmill Belt to Prevent Premature Motor Issues.

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Maintaining your treadmill is easier than you think, starting with regularly lubricating your belt. Lubricating your belt is a simple and easy task, but it helps to understand basic treadmill terminology and anatomy. The treadmill belt (also known as a running or walking belt) is a circular piece of rubber that wraps freely around two rollers on either end of the treadmill and the stationary treadmill deck. The belt is the actual surface that moves when you run. When the treadmill is on, the motor rotates the front roller, also called the drive roller, which carries the belt over the deck and rear roller. Every time you step on the treadmill belt, it presses against the walking deck and creates friction between the belt and the deck, explains Jon Fasulo, owner of TreadmillFixation, a full-service treadmill repair company based in the Philadelphia area. “The more friction you have, the harder the motor is going to have to work, which can cause premature failure to the motor and motor controller,” explains Fasulo. Lubrication acts as a buffer to reduce the friction between the deck and belt and prevent excess motor and controller stress.

Scott Eastman, senior test lab manager at Nautilus, advises you to read the owner's or service manual first to determine the manufacturer’s recommendations.