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How can I get my treadmill to stop knocking? I know it's not the motor.

When the treadmill is running there is a knocking noise in the front of the treadmill. I took the cover off so I know it's not the motor. IDK what it is.

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Check the motor belt, more than likely has a burnt spot in it and can cause a knocking

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Urevo treadmill - knocking noise

A knocking noise coming from the rear roller of a Urevo treadmill can be caused by several issues. The following are some troubleshooting steps you can try:
  1. Check for loose bolts: Make sure that all bolts and screws that hold the frame and the roller in place are tight and secure.
  2. Check the belt tension: Ensure that the belt is tight enough. If the belt is too loose, it can cause knocking and other noise issues.
  3. Check the rollers: Make sure the rollers are not worn or damaged, as they support the weight of the belt and can affect the alignment of the belt.
  4. Check the deck: Make sure the deck is not damaged or worn, as this can cause noise issues as well.
If the noise persists after trying these steps, it's best to stop using the machine and seek assistance from the manufacturer or a professional repair technician. Using a machine that is making a knocking noise could potentially be dangerous and lead to further damage.
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How to troubleshoot a noisy treadmill

First verify if your are getting the noise with a user physically on the machine, without anyone on, or both.



Creaking or squeaking while running on the machine usually indicates an issue in your incline motor, deck frame, springs, and or pivot points.



A loud grumbling noise getting louder and louder while elevating speed, usually means you have a bad bearing.



Any knocking noise coming from a treadmill indicates bad bearings in your front roller, rear roller, or drive motor.

Isolate the bearings in the front and rear rollers from the drive motor bearings.



To test: Unplug the machine, remove the main shroud, remove drive belt from drive motor and front roller pulley.



After doing so, move the treadmill belt by itself by pushing it backward or forward with just your hands and listen for any noise, if you get any noise it is most likely coming from either the front or rear roller. To isolate the noise from the two rollers you can loosen the belt and turn each roller individually.



If no noise with the first test, go ahead and start the machine and run it at a low speed. You want to listen for noise, if you get knocking or grumbling while drive motor is running with no drive belt attached then the issue is in your drive motor.



A lot of times simple maintenance will save your treadmill from noise, you want to make sure and lubricate your treadmills pivot points. Incline motor bolt, shaft, deck screws, and or any pivot points on the bottom of your machine. Metal on metal pivot points are usually the culprit in most cases.



Pivot points are just areas of high friction where there may be a bolt, washer, and nut attached to the base of your frame or any hinges on your folding type treadmills. Metal on metal needs to be lubricated to minimize wear and tear of those areas.



Synthetic grease works best or any spray on lubrication works fine if you do not want to remove any bolts or hardware.



If you ever find yourself needing technical support, please do not hesitate to call us 888-713-2880 or visit us online at www.sportsmith.net
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Making very loud whistle noise

Be sure to verify if you are getting the noise while you are physically on the machine or with no one on it
Creaking or squeaking while running on the machine usually indicates an issue in your incline motor, deck frame, springs, and or pivot points

A loud grumbling noise getting louder and louder while elevating speed, usually means you have a bad bearing

Any knocking noise coming from a treadmill indicates bad bearings in your front roller, rear roller, or drive motor

Isolate the bearings in the front and rear rollers from the drive motor bearings

To test: Unplug machine, remove the main shroud, remove drive belt from drive motor and front roller pulley

After doing so, move the treadmill belt by itself by pushing it backward or forward with just your hands and listen for any noise, if you get any noise it is most likely coming from either the front or rear roller. To isolate the noise out of the two rollers you must remove the rollers and turn each one individually.

If no noise with the first test, go ahead and start the machine and run it at a low speed. You want to listen for noise, if you get knocking or grumbling while drive motor is running with no drive belt attached then the issue is in your Drive Motor.

A lot of times simple maintenance will save your treadmill from noise, you want to make sure and lubricate your treadmills *pivot points. Incline motor bolt, shaft, deck screws, and or any *pivot points on the bottom of your machine. Metal on metal *pivot points are usually the culprit in most cases.

*Pivot points are just areas of high friction where there may be a bolt, washer, and nut attached to the base of your frame or any hinges on your folding type treadmills. Metal to metal needs to be lubricated to minimize wear and tear of those areas.

Synthetic grease works best or any spray on lubrication works fine if you do not want to remove any bolts or hardware.
If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to call us or visit us online
888-713-2880 or
http://www.sportsmith.net/supportsearch.aspx
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Knocking noises more than likely come from the rear roller, there could be a small chance it's coming from the motor it's self though.
Have some walk on the machine and make the noise while you locate which end of the treadmills coming from.

If it is the rear roller the bearings will need to be replaced, this can be done by removing the rear roller and taking it down to any bearing shop and have them locate the bearing numbers. Ask them for advise on removing them as well.

If the noise is coming from the front of the treadmill then have a look at the fly wheel coming off the motor, locate grub screws and tighten.

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