| 008 Sears CA Treadmill Service Manual [rev 1.0]
Section Three |
Troubleshooting
Treadmill Troubleshooting
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Noise
Symptom
Possible Cause
Test Procedure
Repair
Thumping sound when
running belt is
engaged.
New treadmill.
Let the treadmill run for
about 30 min. at 5mph
without a load to break
in new running belt in.
Failed roller.
Replace front or rear
roller as needed.
Rubbing or grinding
sound from underneath
motor cover.
Misaligned drive belt.
- Remove motor cover
and verify alignment of
drive belt.
- Inspect for debris on
drive motor pulley, front
roller pulley, or on drive
belt.
Align drive belt and/or
replace drive belt.
Optic disk is hitting the
optic sensor/guard.
-Run unit and look for
optic sensor/disk
missalignment.
Bend optic disk to
straighten or replace
optic disk.
Failed drive motor
bearings.
Replace drive motor.
Motor brushes are not
seated properly.
Inspect motor brushes
and commutator for
abnormal wear.
Replace motor brushes
and/or stone
commutator.
Banging or clunking
sound.
-Unit not level.
-Bent frame.
-Check levelers and the
floor.
-Inspect frame for
damage.
-Adjust levelers.
-Move unit to a level
surface.
-Place on rubber mat.