Treadmill Belt Stops Every 10 Mins No Matter What Setting?

Here is a brief look at some of the causes of the treadmill belt slippage and how they can be fixed:

• The Belt Needs Lubrication

Lack of proper lubrication is one of the leading causes of belt slippages in the treadmills. The design of the treadmill is such that the belt usually runs over from treadmill deck to a series of rollers and for the treadmill to operate smoothly, the friction generated between the belt, deck and the rollers must be reduced.

When there isn't sufficient lubrication between these components, it will not just be difficult to operate the treadmill but also the belt will keep on slipping every now and then, thus interfering with your workout experience.

Secondly, there are certain kinds of treadmills marketed as "no maintenance" treadmills to create an illusion that you won't have to observe any maintenance practices after purchasing the treadmill. Well, this is nothing but a marketing gimmick and if you are naive enough to believe that you will not have to offer any maintenance to the machine, then belt slippage is the first problem you will encounter.

Therefore, if you think that the belt slippage is being caused by the lack of proper lubrication, then you must attempt to lubricate your treadmill belt with any compatible lubricant (Most of the manufacturers recommend silicone base lube as it doesn't evaporates) to stop it from slipping.

Before you do this!, You must consult your owner's manual for the list of recommended lubricants and also make sure not to over lubricate as it may damage the belt. If you have this "no maintenance" kind of treadmill, be sure to call for professional maintenance to ensure that the belt is properly lubricated.

• Drive Belt May Be Loose

Belt slippage will be inevitable if the drive belt between the motor and the front roller is slipping. If you step on the treadmill and its belt stops running but the motor is still running, then you should check out the front roller. If the roller and the pulley also stops, then this is a clear indication that the drive belt is worn out.

As such, it will always be loose and no matter what you try, the belt will keep on slipping almost every now and then. The remedy here is to not try to tighten it as its easy to over tighten which will raise the operating amps and may end up burning the motor.

The best solution is to simply replace the drive belt so that no extra strain is added to the motor. Alternatively, you can try treating the drive belt with a belt dressing spray which you can buy as an accessory from the treadmill store for a temporary fix.

Before replacing the drive belt which is present inside the motor's hood cover, do check your owner's manual as some manufacturers state that hood cover should not be removed unless advised to do so by an authorized service center. Performing this type of repair, if not recommended by manufacturer will usually void the warranty.