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Tania frajkor Posted on Mar 14, 2014

On an incline higher than 5, there is a metal on metal sound as I press down my left foot. I removed the front panel but I can't tell if it's the lift mechanism or the ramp....

The whole front panel moves side to to side when I use it.

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Is the ramp steel or aluminum? (steel is magnetic, aluminum is not) If steel, the ramp probably broke - if you tip it over, you may be able to see the tear in the metal. Replace the ramp.

Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/russell_1d1c35fa8a5a0be4

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