How to Adjust Belt Tension on Your Evolve Electric Skateboard
In this article, we'll guide you through the simple but crucial process of belt tensioning for your Evolve electric skateboard. Maintaining correct tension is essential to ensure the longevity of your b...
In this article, we'll guide you through the simple but crucial process of belt tensioning for your Evolve electric skateboard. Maintaining correct tension is essential to ensure the longevity of your board and optimize its performance.
Signs of a Tension Problem
- Loss of performance: If your skateboard's range decreases, it might be due to an overtightened belt.
- Clicking noise: A noise during braking indicates that the belt is slipping on the gear due to a loose belt.
- Premature wear: An overtightened belt puts excessive strain on electronic components, which can damage them.
Tools Needed
- 1/8 Allen key (= 3.17 mm)
- Y-Tool supplied with your board
Steps to Adjust Belt Tension
1. Board Preparation
Place your board on its side to access the necessary components. Remove the wheel using the Y-Tool.
2. Removing the Belt Guard, Gear, and Belt
Use the Allen key to remove the two screws securing the guard to the motor plate. Remove the gear and the belt to access the motor screws.
3. Tension Adjustment
- Loosen the motor screws:
Loosen the four screws that secure the motor to the motor plate. Do not remove them completely; leave them slightly loose to allow the motor to move.
- Motor positioning:
Slide the motor back and forth to adjust the belt tension.
For optimal tension: The belt should have approximately 5 mm of play when pressed. This measurement ensures it's neither too tight, creating excessive friction, nor too loose, which could lead to slipping.
- Temporary fastening: Once the tension is adjusted, temporarily tighten two of the accessible screws inside the motor to maintain tension.
- Wheel check: Reattach the wheel to check the belt tension. Spin the wheel to ensure it rotates freely without sudden stops.
- Final adjustment: If the belt is still too loose or too tight, loosen the screws again and adjust the motor's position until the correct tension is achieved.
4. Reassembly
- Remove the wheel, belt, and gear to retighten the motor plate screws.
- Replace the gear and the belt. Then put the belt guard and the wheel back in place. A small tip for tightening the wheel: tighten the screw all the way, then loosen it by about 1/8 of a turn.
- Ensure the wheel spins freely and the belt is neither too loose nor too tight.
Practical Tips
Use a heat gun or a hairdryer to loosen screws if they are difficult to unscrew.
By following these steps, you will ensure optimal performance from your Evolve electric skateboard.
Don't forget to regularly check your belt tension as part of your maintenance schedule to avoid potential problems.
For more details on changing belt tension, feel free to watch our YouTube video which precisely shows each step.
For more details on changing belt tension, feel free to watch our YouTube video which precisely shows each step.
