Home and Auto Treadmill Repair

cookster50 · 10-12-2009, 05:50 PM

I figure this is a long shot, but what the Hades.
I have a Life Fitness 9500HR Treadmill that the axle(or shaft, whatever you want to call it, that sticks out both sides and turns the pulley) on the motor is loose and makes a knocking sound. Anyone know how to repair this part? I'm a little leary of taking it all apart, would rather not risk killing myself without knowing I can actually do something about the problem

kstater · 10-12-2009, 06:07 PM

Have you ensured there's not just a loose mounting bolt on it?

cookster50 · 10-12-2009, 06:13 PM

I haven't taken the casing off, is that safe to do? I do not see anything on the outside that would control the axle, so I am guessing it is inside the casing.

cookster50 · 10-12-2009, 06:14 PM

I guess I can open up one side of the casing and just make sure I stay away from touching any wires.

kstater · 10-12-2009, 06:14 PM

As long as you unplug it, you shouldn't have any worries. Just remember how to put back on anything you take off.

**Bugeater** · 10-12-2009, 06:27 PM

That sounds like it has a bad bushing in the motor, you're probably not going to be able to fix it yourself.

Demonpenz · 10-12-2009, 06:29 PM

here's what you do. go outside and walk out there.

cookster50 · 10-12-2009, 08:06 PM

Took it apart, found an area that may be the issue with the "looseness" but see no way to fix it, I'm bummed.

cookster50 · 10-13-2009, 08:41 AM

Definitely a bearing. Guy at work knows a guy who even has the bearings in stock, will take in to get fixed at a fairly cheap price. Better than the $170 a fitness repair company wanted.

MOhillbilly · 10-13-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

That sounds like it has a bad bushing in the motor, you're probably not going to be able to fix it yourself.

yup, id replace the motor.

MOhillbilly · 10-13-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cookster50

Definitely a bearing. Guy at work knows a guy who even has the bearings in stock, will take in to get fixed at a fairly cheap price. Better than the $170 a fitness repair company wanted.

bearing or bushing?

kepp · 10-13-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

here's what you do. go outside and walk out there.

cookster50 · 10-13-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

bearing or bushing?

Bearing.

cookster50 · 10-13-2009, 11:49 AM

nsk 6203z to be exact

**bevischief** · 10-13-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

here's what you do. go outside and walk out there.

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cookster50 Supreme Commander of My House Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $-116378	I haven't taken the casing off, is that safe to do? I do not see anything on the outside that would control the axle, so I am guessing it is inside the casing.
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10-12-2009, 06:14 PM	#4
cookster50 Supreme Commander of My House Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $-116378	I guess I can open up one side of the casing and just make sure I stay away from touching any wires.
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10-12-2009, 06:14 PM	#5
kstater Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2007 Casino cash: $-1703437	As long as you unplug it, you shouldn't have any worries. Just remember how to put back on anything you take off.
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10-13-2009, 08:41 AM	#9
cookster50 Supreme Commander of My House Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $-116378	Definitely a bearing. Guy at work knows a guy who even has the bearings in stock, will take in to get fixed at a fairly cheap price. Better than the $170 a fitness repair company wanted.
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