What kind of grease or spray I need to use to prevent the squeaking noise?
628029
I'd also suggest making sure all the bolts are tight. They loosen up over time and I find that giving them a quick tightening occasionally helps reduce squeaking noises.
628030
I don't have a squeaking noise on my trainer, but I had a semi-professional put it together and it is solid as a rock. In general, I use WD40 spray.
1590818
Cool news....I actually have a jar of red wheel bearing grease in front of me...heading for he basement and the brand new Schwinn 430! I will try loosening the bolts. The squeaking on mine started after 8 minutes and I have already doused it with WD-40. I hope the loosening of the bolts will fix the noise. I LOVE this machine. I also added cut out carpet pieces to the foot pedals to keep my shoes from making noise when they come off the pedals. The best part of this elliptical is the compact size and the sturdiness. I feel like I have made a good investment...even with the noise.
1651381
The factory lube is far better than chain oil. Do not wipe off or oil it until necessary. You can get many weeks if not months out of the chain before oiling it. If it squeaks it's past due.
1629666
My recommendation is a Dielectric Auto Tune-up Grease by "Permatex,"or a White Lithium Grease (spray can) or a Marine tube type used for outboard motors/trailers. Basically, a water proof/resistant type grease. If I remember correctly, the Mfr. had a preference for the auto tune -up grease. WD-40 lubricate is a fine product and will displace water, however it will wash awayfrom the interior O-rings found in the water nozzles. Perhaps, this may assist you.
1072813
If the noise is like clicking of gears together, yes, but the main gear is a worm gear, so if it is beaten up, grease will not be enough.
414259
We have never noticed any squeaking after using it. That has been our experience, I would imagine it depends on the floor and the quality of the floor.
268096
I have no idea since mine doesn't squeak. There's a humming sound when it goes on but that's the fan. Is it the fan that's making that noise? sorry I can't be of more help.
1151724
Mine worked well for over a year. I like it and use it a lot but the squeak is starting to become unbearable. I've been using WD40 and it will help for a while. Also, it doesn't squeak immediately most times but only after I've been on it for a while. I'll try tighten the screws again and possibly try silicone as well.
783389
i guess it will stop sqeaking to some extend cos the cause of sqeaking could be abression or lack of grease. Try it, it worked for me
261145
The squeaking is relatively normal. It should smooth out the more you use it, and subsequently squeak less. As for the .02mm increments, this is abnormal.
373727
Alignment + lubrication will reduce the brushy sound. How to do it is in the manual.
1119748
Sorry - never had a problem with loud squeaking! With previous similar machines I have had, I never had to disassemble the back part (usually called the 'flywheel') - just had to lube the parts that the peddles connected to, front and back. I used lithium grease - don't bother with oils like 3-in-1, etc.
1101160
Yes I used heat synch grease. I had a tube of grease already from an older computer repair.
682343
I've had mine for roughly two years and have never had a problem with squeaking or anything else for that matter (after the intitial installation problems were worked out). I would call for service, hopefully still covered by a warranty.
587979
if you have been lubricating it, it shouldnt make the sound. You can lubricate it even now. While doing so, you can celar the squeaking sound by adjusting the treadmill speed using the screws provided. It should be available near the leg of your tread mill at the very end. Have you ever tried that?
937494
Yes , I would put some wood glue in between the wood where the noise is and then shoot 2 inch nails in it , that will stop all noise after glue dries
1058696
maybe some of the noise but not oil canning it self. .if you are asking about reduction in noise it should help!?