How to Tighten the Belt on a Nordic Track
After continuous long-term use, the belt of a NordicTrack treadmill can lose tension. A belt that's too loose raises the risk of damage to the belt or the machine itself. Check the belt once a week. If the belt can be lifted more than 5 inches off the platform, then it needs to be tightened.
It takes only a few minutes to tighten the belt on a NordicTrack treadmill, but doing so can greatly prolong the life of your machine.
Two-Adjustment Bolt Style
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Look at the rear roller of the treadmill to determine whether it is a two-adjustment bolt style. If there is a head that takes an Allen wrench, it is a two-adjustment bolt style. (If not, skip to the next section) This style of treadmill requires you to adjust two different bolts.
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Unplug the treadmill and remove the safety key to ensure the treadmill will not accidentally be turned on.
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Insert an Allen wrench into the bolt on one side of the rear roller. Turn it clockwise one quarter-turn to tighten it. Locate the bolt on the other side of the rear roller and do the same.
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Pull up on both sides of the belt to check the height. The belt should come up 3 to 4 inches from the platform. Both sides of the belt should be at an equal height.
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Tighten or loosen the bolts until the belt is at the proper tension. To loosen the belt, just turn the bolts counter-clockwise.
One-adjustment Bolt Style
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Look at the bolt on the rear right roller. If it has a hex head and a nut located at the end, then you have a one-adjustment bolt style. This style requires you to adjust only one bolt.
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Unplug the treadmill. Remove the safety key if the treadmill has one.
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Put a wrench on the nut at the end of the bolt to hold it in place. Place a second wrench on the head of the bolt. Turn the bolt clockwise a half-turn to tighten the belt.
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Check the height of the belt to make sure it comes 3 to 4 inches up from the platform. Tighten the bolt further if necessary. If it needs to be loosened, turn the bolt counter-clockwise.
Things You Will Need
+- Allen wrench
- Wrenches
- Measuring tape or ruler
Tip
Have somebody help you measure the height of the belt as it could be difficult to do by yourself.
