General • Inspections

Gym Equipment PM Checklist: Monthly

Gym equipment requires regular maintenance to keep it working properly. Use this checklist for regular safety checks and good record keeping help you protect your clients from injury when they’re using your equipment, and also protect you from liability in the event of an incident where someone is injured at your facility.

MaintainX

07/26/2022

Gym Equipment PM Checklist: Monthly

Treadmill

Unplug the power chord. Remove motor hood.

Using a hand-held vacuum, clean the area under the Motor hood. Be careful to avoid touching any components.

Check the drive belt for wear and cracks. If the drive belt needs to be replaced, contact your manager and have the part replaced immediately.

Plug the power cord and insert they key into the console. Press Start/stop button.

IMPORTANT: Be careful to avoid injury; keep your hands away from moving parts and make sure that your clothes cannot become caught in moving parts. While the walking belt is moving, check the treadmill for unusual noise or odors. If any of these problems exist, please contact customer service. Remove the key and unplug the power cord. Reattach the Motor Hood.

Elliptical and Exercise Bikes

Inspect and tighten all parts of the equipment.

Replace any worn parts immediately.

To clean the bike or or elliptical, use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap. For ellipticals, make sure to regularly clean the track wheels and the track frame on which the track wheels ride.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the console, keep liquids away from the console and keep the console out of the direct sunlight.

Check to ensure the machine is level. If the elliptical exerciser rocks slightly on your floor during use, adjust the leveling feet beneath the stabilizers and/or frame the until the rocking motion is eliminated.

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)