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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. Wipe down all areas in the sweat path with a damp cloth after each workout.
2. If a squeak, thump, clicking or rough feeling develops the main cause is most likely one of two reasons:
I. The hardware was not sufficiently tightened during assembly. All bolts that were installed during
assembly need to be tightened as much as possible. It may be necessary to use a larger wrench than
the one provided if you cannot tighten the bolts sufficiently. I cannot stress this point enough; 90%
of calls to the service department for noise issues can be traced to loose hardware or the rear rails
being dirty.
II. Dirt build-up on the rear rails and polyurethane wheels are also a source of noise. Noise from build-
up on the rails can cause a thumping sound that you would swear is coming from inside the main
body of the machine because noise travels and is amplified in the tubing of the frame. Clean the rails
and wheels with a lint-free cloth and rubbing alcohol. Stubborn build-up can be removed with your
thumbnail or a non-metallic scraper, like the back edge of a plastic knife. After cleaning, apply a small
amount of lubricant on the rails with your fingers or a lint-free cloth. You only need a thin coat of
lubrication, to wipe off any excess.
3. If squeaks or other noises persist, check that the unit is properly levelled before calling the service
department.
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