Life Fitness Treadmill : How to Lubricate a Treadmill

Life Fitness Treadmill. The most important maintenance task on a treadmill machine is periodically lubricating the treadmill belt. As you use the machine, oil on the rollers and ball-bearings tends to dry out, and if you don't keep the belt properly oiled, you might end up having to buy a new belt, which can be costly. Lubrication won't make a belt last forever, but it will extend its lifespan significantly.

1. Unplug the treadmill from the wall.
2. Remove the flywheel cover from the treadmill, using a wrench.
3. Loosen the pulley tension on the treadmill belt by loosening the side screws on the belt platform. Do this with a screwdriver.
4. Consult your treadmill's user manual to determine where to put the lubrication. Most models will have you apply it one of two places: either between the underside of the belt and the platform, or directly onto the ball bearings and rollers. Apply the lubrication.
5. Tighten the side screws, replace the flywheel cover and plug the treadmill into the wall.
6. Run the treadmill for a couple of minutes on the lowest speed setting to let the oil disperse. Do not use the treadmill during this time.