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MOTOR
COVER
Noise Issues
Shut machine off and
check Levelers to ensure
machine is not rocking.
Adjust Levelers so that
machine is secure.
Does the sound
happen only when
walking?
NO
Replace Drive Motor
BEGIN HERE
About Noises:
A “thumping” noise is
normal for a new machine
or new Walking Belt, and
will go away with with use.
This is caused by the Belt
conforming to the Rollers
and having a “flat spot” on
it.
If the noise only happens
when the user is walking
on the machine, have a
2nd user walk on the
machine while the user
locates the source of the
noise.
YES
YES
YES
NO
Check and tighten Deck
Bolts.
Replace Deck if it persists.
Start a manual
workout and advance
the speed to 2.0 mph. Is
the noise
present?
Is the noise a
thump/bump that
happens once per
revolution?
Replace Rear Roller
YES
UNDERNEATH
NO
Move around the machine
and listen for location of
noise.
Does noise come
from Rear Roller?
Is noise from Front
Roller or Drive
Motor?
Is noise coming
from under machine or
from inside Motor
Cover?
Shut off machine and wait
5 minutes. Remove Motor
Cover. Turn machine back
on and listen for noise.
DRIVE
MOTOR
FRONT
ROLLER
Shut off machine and
check underneath for
something making contact
with the Belt. Remove any
obstruction.
Obstruction removed
Replace Front Roller
NO
