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    Lil
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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. 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

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  2. FabulustRunner
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    So the big question is: what is causing the sound?

    The treadmill.

    Quoted message said:

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

    Absolutely! Never, ever run on it again.

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  3. Miss Anne Thrope
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    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.

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  4. Roger Herzler
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    "Lil" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    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.

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  5. Martin
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    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.

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  6. Miss Anne Thrope
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    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.

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  7. Martin
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    Miss Anne Thrope said:

    I'm sure the "NOT INTENDED FOR LIVESTOCK USE" just fell off the


    t-mill.

    Quoted message said:

    If you write the manufacturer, they'll probably send you a new one,


    free

    Quoted message said:

    of charge.

    Very strange reply.

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