An elliptical machine is a great piece of fitness equipment that will last you many years with proper care and maintenance. Because they have fewer moving and mechanical parts than other exercise equipment, elliptical machine maintenance is generally easy. Follow these elliptical maintenance tips to keep your machine in top working condition. If you do not feel comfortable servicing your own elliptical machine please contact your nearest technician.
!!!DANGER : ALWAYS UNPLUG YOUR ELLIPTICAL BEFORE CLEANING OR PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE!!!
Assembly
Assembling your elliptical machine correctly to begin with is the first step in preventative elliptical maintenance. If something is put together incorrectly, the part will likely break or prematurely wear and cause further damage to the machine.
Lubricant
Keep your elliptical machine rails well lubricated. This will help keep all of the parts moving smoothly and prevent premature wear. If your machine squeaks it’s probably time to lubricate it again. It is best to match to consult your owners manual and use the exact lubricant that is recommended. You can purchase special grease designed for elliptical exercise machines from specialty fitness equipment dealers.
Protection
Always place the machine on a rubber floor mat. This mat will protect your machine, as well as your flooring. This is particularly important if you have wood floors. Over time, dust can build up and damage your elliptical. Be sure to give your elliptical a quick wipe down after every use to keep dust from building up. Unplug the machine from the wall when you are not working out. Elliptical machines DO NOT have a built in surge protector. If a power surge were to hit your elliptical it could cause serious and costly damage to the machines sensitive electronics.
Check Ups
Regularly inspect your machine to make sure nothing is loose or broken. Look over every part and tighten any screws or bolts that have loosened during use. Replace any parts that appear to be worn or broken. This can prevent more costly repairs down the road.
If something is wrong with your elliptical machine and you cannot fix it yourself, call someone who specializes in elliptical machine maintenance to come to your house and fix your machine. Regular maintenance of your elliptical helps greatly extend the life of the machine, giving you years of reliable service.