Horizon Treadmill Maintenance

[@jamescunningham6249]

Great advice! I just purchased the Horizon T303 and love it. I bought it to replace a Nordic Track T series that I used for almost 10 years and put 5,000 miles on. I would suggest to anyone that regardless of the treadmill they purchase that they go ahead and buy a mat to put it on. Over time, things happen with the treadmill sitting in one place and it could scratch, discolor, or damage the floor if a mat is not used. A huge mat specifically for treadmills is around $40 and worth the investment. My old Nordic Track actually leaked grease and it was difficult to clean up. This happened due to old age and use. Also, if you perspire a lot, be sure to wipe your treadmill dry after each work out. Sweat will corrode any and all metal parts (the frame) if left for any duration. If you use some kind of wet cleaner to get rid of germs after your workout, also be sure to wipe the frame clean or else it will eventually begin to rust. I learned all of this the hard way!

[@Oreo2024-p8p]

Thank for for creating this video. I've been asking my boyfriend for months to oil the treadmill and I'm still waiting. So I've decided to do it myself and found your video. Ive bought the oil, tool and follow along. It was so easy to do with your instructions. Thank you. You made my day.

[@steelsteez6118]

Bad boyfriend!

[@RustySpoons6490]

Just subscribed to your channel, really cool content man. Also, thanks a lot for this horizon treadmill maintenance tutorial. It’s the best maintenance video on KZbin for sure. 👍

[@karenwest4242]

How tight is the belt after you’re done? I’ve had this model for 2 months now and we’ve seen different guidelines for tension. I’ve also had to realign it a number of times, assuming I don’t have it quite right.

[@mahtoosacks]

Im curious too

[@reactionsok]

What did you end up doing?

[@samcantergiani10]

Well done. Was a great help for me. Thank you.

[@larrykilbury8019]

Your video was okay, but I need to know how to tighten and center the belt after the lube. Please help.

[@cwozzzz]

I just bought the same one(or similar? 7.0at) and totally messed up while lubing it- forgot how many turns I did & adjusting it made it worse..now the belts way into the right side 😭😭

[@Dartchy]

Same thing happened to me! And now it sounds funny when I use it. Did you work out a solution?

[@AnnaM-ou7il]

Hello, just put it together today, thank you so much for both assembly and maintenance videos! Any feedback or tips after 1-2 months of use??

[@drunkcarpenter5134]

Just keep running! and follow my maintenance videos, also don't forget to subscribe!

[@stovebolt448]

Yeah our old treadmill is about ready to die, so I have been looking at the T202 with my heart all I do is walk anyway thanks for the info....................................see ya

[@reyakisakura3971]

I have the exact same model. Mines stopped working a few days after I put lubricant on the belt. The screen won’t come on.

[@Bluesteel-rv6zr]

I just got one of these models. I lubricated the belt to the best of my ability and tried to center it. The belt makes a swishing/shhh/woosh sound when you walk on it but is quiet with no weight on it ?? Any thoughts or recommendations?? Or is it normal ?? Sometimes treadmills at the gym make it but I haven’t used my horizon yet.

[@MrFuriii]

Mine does that aswell - did you find out if it was normal?

[@louisrano792]

Great job with the video.

[@rcfnc]

Hi, just a question about your floor. Is this plank or laminate? We have a Horizon treadmill but it's on carpet in our bonus room. We want to get new flooring but I was worried about the type. Have you had any issues with the floor while running on your treadmill? Thanks.

[@drunkcarpenter5134]

I have vinyl planking, I've had no issues and actually makes cleaning under the treadmill much easier

[@baldyhead1]

I like the machine, but with two problems. The instructions for resetting the lube belt do not seem to work, and the instructions for belt tensioning and centering are completely contradictory between the written manual and the horizon videos. They've got to straighten this up otherwise it seems like a decent machine.

[@YouTubeuser-yp8qk]

I also noticed my motor belt not running belt is not aligned with each end of the posts that make it spin. Did you notice anything when u opened ur motor up ?

[@wynwood3056]

I watched your video on how to install the treadmill, really helped! But my Horizon won’t power on & everything is plugged 😫

[@sovietbushy3087]

Same 😒

[@moelo5930]

Hi, how is the treadmill holding up in 2024?

[@kunalrpandya]

Runs rough. Not happy

[@spawnofsteve]

Mines got cracks on the deck. Not the highest quality. Oh dang, it's 2025 now, sorry I'm late.

[@amonano1565]

How to connect this Treadmill to a Android mobile with bluetooth? What's the 4-digit code to use?

[@RensinkRamblings]

I have had my horizon treadmill for 2 months and the belt all the sudden isn’t moving. I don’t think I even hear the motor. Any ideas?

[@Notofthisworld777]

How often do I lube it? And when I tighten the belt down I make it as tight as I can

[@sizzleweet]

Great videos! Have you updated your firmware yet? I’m having some issues with that.

[@jimmybarr1966]

Yeah me to. The first update i did worked fine but the second one didnt work

[@dreamleaf6784]

I got a giant tube of silicone at walmart and i spread it on the belt. Once it dryed, my belt was sealed on place.

[@lightbulb1437]

You might have used the wrong silicone. You need 100% silicone designed for treadmills also sold at walmart.

[@maxgrecu21]

@@lightbulb1437 can you please tell me what kind of silicone name for the treadmill you use.. I have horizon treadmill 3.0hp for 1 year and it's start noise..never grease

[@lightbulb1437]

@@maxgrecu21 I use 3in1 Silicone spray. So far its worked well. Bought 2 cans on sale for $3.50 each

[@trevorsimpson7643]

Thanks for the video! I have this model as well. I am having a hard time getting under the hood to vacuum out lint from the motor compartment. Terrible engineering. Am I missing something? Can you do a video on that?

[@drunkcarpenter5134]

Yes I could, it is a pain because of the amount of screws you need to take out.

[@trevorsimpson7643]

@@drunkcarpenter5134 Yes! As far as I could tell, five screws and four of them are hard to get to. I'm glad it's not just me.

[@williammiller2640]

How do you get the lube reset button to shut off on this model?? I lubed it up last week and it's still on??

[@baldyhead1]

Same problem . The directions don't work and other videos have different buttons . Did you find a solution ?

[@battledrill]

Thanks for this. Quick question, do you have to lube it when your first get it? The manual doesn’t mention it but just wondering.

[@drunkcarpenter5134]

Yes you should lube it right away

[@battledrill]

@@drunkcarpenter5134 Thanks!

[@lifewithyami3461]

mine is rocking on one side how can i fix it so it fits flat on the floor?

[@s.shawkendall246]

Did you add lube right after assembly? And did it come with lube? I just ordered mine.

[@drunkcarpenter5134]

Yes you should add some right away, and yes it also comes with a tube

[@billneedham1286]

Tnx's for the video

[@persephoen]

Taking apart the housing would have been really helpful.

[@jimmybarr1966]

Do you have any idea what would cause a rattle noise coming from the motor??

[@COYS111]

Does it happen only when walking on it? My 3 day old 7.0AT does have kind of a rattling noise only on walking at any speed or even moving side to side on step saddle when it’s running. No noise at all running it - speeding up and down or inclining and declining when it’s running. No noise on bouncing up and down when machine is switched off.

[@paulhogan3999]

what about alignment? mine needs to move right not sure which bolt to turn

[@katiesimenson2765]

Thanks

[@YouTubeuser-yp8qk]

I have the same treadmill, I hear a low ticking/ thuttering noise near the motor rpm disk and it increases with the speed. Any ideas?

[@wholesomechiro]

Hi...I got one recently. But it's making a squeeking noise when I step on it even though it's brand new. Did you encounter that problem? Any suggestions how to fix it?

[@drunkcarpenter5134]

That is strange... I'd check the deck and lube it

[@nimam81]

I had this issue after a month. I checked all bolts and nuts and tightened them. I also lubed the pivoting areas and I hear no more squeaking.

[@jimmybarr1966]

Im having the same issue. I had two techs come look at it and they didnt fix it

[@jimmybarr1966]

What do you mean the pivoting area?? Where

[@nimam81]

@@jimmybarr1966 wherever there are hinges or parts can rotate or move. Ex: incline motor bolts, bolts on the sides of the running deck in the front. You may need to remove plastic covers to get to some of these bolts. Look at the exploded diagram available on their website or the manuals that came with your treadmill. The service manual is hidden on their website but it’s available and is very helpful and has maintenance details.

[@kathleenlopez184]

So after I assembled mine and oiled the deck for the belt . I hear a thumping noise . Does yours make that noise ?

[@drunkcarpenter5134]

No it shouldn't, did you tighten the belt back up?

[@kathleenlopez184]

@@drunkcarpenter5134 I did to the best of my ability lol I had my husband tighten it more still hear it but afraid if we over tighten

[@jamescunningham6249]

@@kathleenlopez184 This thumping is common when the treadmill is new out of the box. Once you go for a walk or jog on the treadmill for several minutes, I have found that the thumping noise disappears. If it does not, you may just need to tweak the belt a little and adjust it until the noise goes away.

[@paulkelly8533]

I bet u say "So" in speaking alot like so many ppl these days.🙄

[@tonyrio73]

How do you reset the lube message on this model?

[@jbanda896]

Hold the incline button and also the down speed button for 8 seconds

[@olaarowomole9085]

There are no incline buttons on mine, just the rollers. How do you clear the lube belt message?

[@igorsremac4349]

Hi there, do you know how to save user preset workout on this model ? Many thanks.

[@js_mtbtrailhard2902]

How do you kno how tight to put it after you lube it?

[@UnnecessaryComment.]

My T202 just began squeaking oddly Without anyone on as well And the squeak worsens the higher the speed is

[@LongHaulLarry]

Go for a run on camera and hit the incline, I want to see that👍

[@amyh226]

How you and Tracy doing? I'm wait for update on remodel and see you truck 🚛 driving soon. Be safe out.

[@stovebolt448]

Yeah me to Larry and he has to drink his beer at the same time.😁

[@jennifercarstons2843]

I used to have a treadmill. It made a dandy clothes rack. 😏

[@brexnnqc]

oh wow 😏

[@TPG1977]

How do u reset the lube belt on display?

[@drunkcarpenter5134]

Tighten the belt after the deck is lubed using the wrench

[@paulmarcovici]

I have the same problem, I am unable to reset the “lube belt” message. Did you find out how to do it? The manu,a says to press stop and up buttons, but there is no up button!

[@paulmarcovici]

I have found out how to reset the Lube Belt message: Keep pressing in the same time the STOP and PAUSE/PLAY buttons for 5 seconds.

[@baldyhead1]

@@paulmarcovici I've tried everything and nothing works. . The red stop button and also the stop underneath pause/play

[@paulmarcovici]

You might have a different model. On mine, there is only on STOP button and it is red. There is no other stop button.

[@Julian-nt5wh]

what horizon model is that 7.4 or 7.8!?

[@drunkcarpenter5134]

Horizon 7.0 AT

[@godsson491]

👍

[@veebliss1266]

How to get a belt that folded halfway over to unfold

[@amyh226]

You sound like you have a cold just like Larry did? You better go get that check to see if convid 19.

[@jeremyellis647]

All covid is is flu

[@manuelmoreno9895]

Hi, did you lube the belt before the first use? How often do you lube the belt?

[@Realest636]

I would spread the word about the Horizon parent company. They have horrible customer service. Apparently they laid off a bunch of people during quarantine. They do not return phone calls. This company is the worst. Please stay away.

[@dalyou1113]

What was this review for, am not going to do this not this.

[@MHelou22]

Why so noisy heavy metal. Gosh.

[@davidmoser3535]

Go DC heft a few

[@baldyhead1]

I like the machine, but with two problems. The instructions for resetting the lube belt do not seem to work, and the instructions for belt tensioning and centering are completely contradictory between the written manual and the horizon videos. They've got to straighten this up otherwise it seems like a decent machine.