How to Move A Treadmill – Some Tips on How to Do it Yourself
How to move a treadmill is a common question asked by many people who own such equipment. It may seem like something simple enough but when you consider that it involves moving a heavy piece of equipment, that could be quite difficult at times. So, what are the best ways to move a treadmill? Well, first and foremost it should be noted that there is no magical device which makes it easy to do so, in fact this will take a lot of effort on your part as well.
Moving a treadmill involves several things. Firstly, you need to set up a sturdy table at a height of about five feet from the ground. This helps prevent damage to your equipment and at the same time enables you to place the heavy equipment comfortably on the floor without causing any damage to it. Then you need to secure the weight of the equipment in order to ensure that the weight is distributed properly on the ground.
The next step in the process is to find the location of the gear in the unit. In most cases, the gears are placed at a position where they form a belt around the base of the unit. If you are unable to locate the gears, then make use of a screwdriver to lift the bottom part of the base of the machine and find it.
Now you have to lift the weight of the heavy object which is on top of the base of the unit in order to get it to slide underneath the base. You can also use a ladder to help you reach the wheels of the unit which in turn will require you to unscrew them and move them along with the weight of the unit.
Once you have the weight of the equipment securely secured, you need to remove it from the ground by slowly lifting it off the ground using your cranking motor. Then you need to push the wheels to move the wheels along with the weight of the equipment.
As you know that this can be rather tiresome, it would be much easier if you hire a professional moving company to help you move a treadmill. They have the equipment, which can make the process a lot easier, thus saving you a lot of time. You can just provide them with the contact details of the equipment you have purchased and they will help you with the moving of your treadmill.
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