treadmill question: creaking/cracking sound

[Lil]

Bought a pacemaster pro plus II recently. Loved the machine and for a
while I was trying to increase workout intensity by walking fast (3.4
mph) with an incline for 6-7%. Initially, it was not a problem, but I
noticed a creaking/cracking sound when I was walking in this mode.
Initially, it was sporadic and occassional, but it has since gotten
more frequent. In fact, when I was using one of the pre-programmed
variable intensity workouts where the speed and incline changes, I
noticed the sound when the treadmill was changing incline angle. I
have also tried changing incline when I am not standing on the
treadmill and I don't get this sound. When I walk fast without an
incline I don't get this sound also.

So the big question is: what is causing the sound? Is it potentially
dangerous enough that I should stop using it? Thanks in advance.

Lil

[FabulustRunner]

>So the big question is: what is causing the sound?

The treadmill.

> Is it potentially
>dangerous enough that I should stop using it? Thanks in advance.

Absolutely! Never, ever run on it again.

[Miss Anne Thrope]

For the answer to the creaking/cracking sound, merely gaze into the
mirror, at the behemoth staring back. It's a treadmill, not a railroad
car.

[Roger Herzler]

"Lil" <lill...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Bought a pacemaster pro plus II recently. Loved the machine and for a
> while I was trying to increase workout intensity by walking fast (3.4
> mph) with an incline for 6-7%. Initially, it was not a problem, but I
> noticed a creaking/cracking sound when I was walking in this mode.
> Initially, it was sporadic and occassional, but it has since gotten
> more frequent.

I've been running on my treadmill for a few years. I had a problem where
the belt overheated the board underneath and it punched a hole through it.
You might check for that. The reply by the makers of the equipment was to
suggest lubricating the board once a month with their 'special lube', which
felt suspiciously like mineral oil. So, mineral oil is what I use now on a
new board and no problems. YMMV

Alternatively, you could have a variety of stresses on the machine and it's
excaserbated by the incline position and could be why you don't hear it when
it's not inclined.

Clear skies,
Roger
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[Martin]

I've had the exact same problem with this exact model treadmill. I've
solved the problem by stablizing the incline motor. Let me know if
you'd like me to send you a photo of the exact repair technique.

[Miss Anne Thrope]

I'm sure the "NOT INTENDED FOR LIVESTOCK USE" just fell off the t-mill.
If you write the manufacturer, they'll probably send you a new one, free
of charge.

[Martin]

Very strange reply.

[thema...@gmail.com]

I have a similar model Pacemaster and am having the same issue.
I'd like to see a pic of the fix.

Thanks!

[Mark]

To follow up and just in case anyone else has the same issue, I rolled my treadmill on its side and sprayed WD-40 on the bottom frame joints (where the metal structure pieces were bolted together.

Ran on the treadmill and the creaking/squeeking is gone.

[harmo...@gmail.com]

You're an asshole

[Ed Prochak]

On Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 5:10:49 PM UTC-5, harmo...@gmail.com wrote:
> You're an asshole

Took you 4 years to muster up the courage for that reply?.

Just enjoy the run!
ed