Service Manual for Singer Sewing Machines

Service Manual
SINGER
SEWING MACHINES
THE SINGER COMPANY

Form 2 1658 ( 1 174) 'A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY Printed ~IJ&S.A.
Copyr~ghtQ 1974 THE SINGER COMPANY
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VISUAL EXHIBITS
for
1 DAY TRAINING
PRODUCT
PROCEDURE FOR SETTING CONTROLS FOR SEWING-IN 900 CLASS MACHINES
Test Procedure: Use two plies of material. Use spool
of polyester thread supplied on machine or equivalent
TO WIND BOBBIN, SET MACHINE
FOR STRAIGHT STITCHING
I THREADING A "PREWOUND" BOBBIN I
thread such as Talon or Polyspun.
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1. Check for obvious damage to machine, attachment SETTING CONTROLS
set and foot controller.
2. Wipe off machine and check appearance.
3. (a) Set machine t o zero stitch width.
(b) Test balance control dial for ease of movement
from one side t o the other.
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(c) Test tension at 24-6-9 for thread release.
4. Using foot controller supplied with rnachine- I Insert Bobbin P u l l Thread into Slot 1
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(c) run machine through FAST and SLOW speed
ra nges
(b) note any unusual noise or bind
I ALWAYS USE PATTERN SELECTOR

RELEASE TO CHANGE ANY PATTERN
I To sew a straight stitch, set pattern-
se[ector release lever and turn dials t o
nsettings.
P u l l Thread to the Right to Point 2.
Leave Slide Plate Open. Pull up Thread.
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Pattern- SETTING MACHINE CONTROLS FOR DELIVERY
Selector
Release (a) No. 6 stitch width
Lever
(b) center needle position
(c) blindstitch pattern
Pattern Selector
SETTING CONTROLS
1.
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Set pattern-selector release lever by turning i t
clockwise until i t locks in place. If lever fails t o
SETTING PATTERN SELECTOR lock, turn hand wheel slightly and reset lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to turn pattern-selector
Turn pattern-selector release lever toward you until i t
release lever after i t is locked in place. I t reposi-
locks in place. Then turn pattern selector until pointer
tions itself when you start the machine or turn the
on panel is above desired stitch. The pattern-selector
hand wheel.
release lever must be set evervtime a different pattern
i s selected.
NOTE: If pattern-selector.release lever fails to lock, I 2. Turn pattern-selector dial until stitch-panel pointer
is above j setting. I
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turn hand wheel slightly toward you and reset lever.
3. Turn stitch width d i a l to A a n d turn needle position
D o not attempt t o turn the release lever after i t i s
locked i n place. I t w i l l reposition itself when you
ring toA (center).
start the machine or turn hand wheel.

I 4. Attach straight stitch foot and straight stitch plate.
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SEWING PROCEDURE FOR 900 CLASS MACHINES
5. Thread machine -
(a) presser foot must be Up
(b) make sure tension i s properly threaded - ~ u l thread
l firmly through discs
(c) partially wind bobbin (first line) and observe action of winding system
6. Wind bobbin -
(a) partially wind bobbin a t slow speed t o f i r s t line
(b) observe action of thread during winding
7. Sew one line each 8" long, of the following stitches -

(a) straight stitch 6-12-20 stitches and backtack K" on 12 & 20 stitch
lengths a t the beginning, middle and end
(b) Y2 l i n e basting stitch & line blindstitch (20 stitch length and
slow speed for both)
(c) zig-zag (20 stitch length and 6 stitch width)
8. Sew one line of feather stitch, 8" long-
(a) 6 stitch width and move balance dial from one end to the other (to
assure that there are no binds i n balance dial movement)
(b) sew 1/2 line of Scotty dog pattern cam No. 71 (in machine)
and balance pattern; then sew l/2 line of Maxi-stretch stitch
cam No. 69. Replace Scotty cam in machine.
(c) change to red needle thread
( d l sew buttonhole using one step buttonhole foot.
(el balance buttonhole and leave balance d i a l i n this position
9. Set machine controls for delivery -

(a) NO. 6 stitch width
(b) center needle position
(c) blindstitch pattern
For shorter stitches, turn the d i a l toward
FABRIC
Fabric and thread must be purchased from Plainview.
Service Centers must use muslin 18 inches long by 4 inches wide setting 6 (for spongy fabrics)
for repaired machines.
Sew-in of New Machines --
prior to delivery, use muslin 8 inches
l o n g by 4 inches wide.
A l l F l e x i patterns t o be sewn a t SLOW speeds.
NOTE: I f any malfunction occurs requiring corrective action

(a) leave stitching sample on machine showing fault
(b) describe briefly condition of fault
(c) refer machine to Service Center
@ Form 21 683 (Rev. 773)

Exhibit 4
TOR
POSITION
PLATE
Exhibit 5
(Must n o t o v e r l a p
Of plate)
Exhibit 6
VERTICAL E D G E
O F BOBBIN CASE
Exhibit 8
ADJUST HOOK TIMING USE #18 NEEDLE
1. Remove needle plate.
~ 2 Remove
. presser foot.
3. Set needle position t o center.
4. Set stitch width t o zero.
5. Set needle bar t o lowest position and

observe location of the top line in rela-
tion t o the presser bar bushing.
6. Rotate hand wheel toward you until

bottom line on needle bar is in the same
relative position w i t h the bottom of the
presser bar bushing.
7. Set hook point just t o the right of No. 18

needle.
8. I f point of hook is not as i n Step 7,

loosen the t w o set screws in the drive
belt pulley (a). Hold pulley and turn
vertical gear (R) at hook end o f shaft
until point of hook is i n correct position.
Tighten both pulley set screws.
Exhibit 11
1 Right Needle Position
HOOK-TO-N'EEDLERELATION
Machine Settings: Needle Position "Right".

Stitch Width - "Zero".
Needle - "Sire 18".
Check: a. Make sure the needle is straight.
b.Turn handwheel slowly toward you until the point of the hook is behind the size
18 Needle (when the needle is down and in the right hand needle position).
c. I n this position, there should be a slight rub of the needle with the hook.
d.Check for a maximum clearance of .005 when the needle is in the center needle
position.
Adjustment: 1. Remove bobbin.
2. Turn handwheel toward you until the point of the hook is behind the needle
in the right hand needle position.
3. Loosen screw (W) which clamps the eccentric hook bushing.
4. Turn handwheel toward you until slot (X) is visible through access hole in hook.
5. Insert small screwdriver into the slot (X) in the bushing.
6. Turn bushing slightly until the hook lightly touches the needle in the right
needle position.
7. Tighten eccentric bushing set screw.
Exhibit 12
Exhibit 13
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE
SCGPE OF MANUAL MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY 1-1

LISTING DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE
SECTION 2. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

INTERLOCKING ADJUSTMENTS TABLE 2-1. SEQUENTIAL CHECKLIST AND
INTERLOCKING ADJUSTMENTS CROSS REFERENCE
, ARM SHAFT AND ARM SHAFT SPROCKET

Eliminating End Play Eliminating Radial Looseness of Arm Shaft Sprocket
ARM TOP THREAD GUIDE
THREAD TAKE-UP LEVER AND NEEDLE BAR CONNECTING LINK LOST MOTION
NEEDLE BAR VIBRATING BRACKET BALL JOINT
NEEDLE BAR VIBRATING BRACKET BALLSTUD
QUICK NEEDLE RELEASE
PARALLELISM OF WOBBLE PLATE TO CAM STACK

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ZERO OUT BIGHT STOP
ZERO OUT NEEDLE MOTION
SETTING NEEDLE LOCATION

Setting Front-to-Back Needle Location, Using Head-End Module Setting Left-to-Right
Needle Location
NEEDLE BAR HEIGHT

Function of Timing Lines
PRESSER BAR HEIGHT, ALIGNMENT, AND PRESSURE

TIMING BELT TENSION
MOTOR BELT TENSION
BUTTONHOLE CAM DRIVER AND CAM STACK RADIAL AND VERTICAL PLAY
Function Lower Sprocket Worm Drive Shaft End Play 6 m Stack Worm and Gear
Drive Meshing Cam Stack Driver Play Cam Stack Vertical Looseness Buttonhole
Cam Driver Play (Looseness Between Its Hub and Driver) Buttonhole Cam Looseness
PENDULUM TIMING
Pendulum Timing (Later Production Machines) 1. Cam Stack Pendulum Timing 2. Buttonhole
Cam to Cam Stack Phasing 3. Buttonhole Cam Timing Pendulum Timing (Earlier Production
Machines) 1. Buttonhole Cam Timing 2. Cam Stack to Buttonhole Cam Phasing 3. Cam Stack
Pendulum Timing Buttonhole Stitching Requirements Buttonhole System Malfunctions
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PATTERN SELECTOR SYSTEM
Needle Release Tests Kick-Out Lever System Insufficient Follower Clearance Needle
Follower Clearance Adiustment Upper and Lower Feed Followers Pattern Selector
Release Lever L i n k Setting Pattern Selector Assembly Rack t e a r Mesh
TABLE OF CONTENTS(CONT.)
NEEDLE POSITION AND FEED FOLLOWER HEIGHTS

Function Needle Position Followers Feed Followers Add-On Cams Needle
Position Follower Height Settings Lower Needle Position Follower Upper Needle,
Position Follower Feed Follower Height Settings Upper Feed Follower Interlocking
Check L i s t Lower Feed Follower
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BUTTONHOLEPAWLHEIGHT
BASTING STITCH SYSTEM
Needle Bar Recoil Spring
Carrier Eccentric
.Needle Bar Latch Deflector Plate . Double Latching Latch
HOOK AND FEED TIMING

Hook Timing Feed Timing
HOOK-TO-NEEDLE RELATIONSHIP
ALPHA FEED
lntroduction Function Needle Plate Magnet Height Feed Dog Centralizing Feed
Dog Throw Feed Dog Height Feed Control Cam Support (Later Production Machines) Alpha
Feed Zeroing
CAM CONTROLLED (FLEXI) FEED SYSTEM s r)crd, ST; r d e s
Function Flexi Feed Zeroing Stitch Length Setting Interlocking Check L i s t
ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLE SYSTEM CHECK

BOBBIN CASE THREAD CLEARANCE
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lntroduction
Adjustments
Bobbin Case Inspection and Preliminary Adjustments Bobbin Winding
Position Finger and Bobbin Case Position Plate Adjustments Final
.. Check of Bobbin Case Thread Clearances +.
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TENSION MODULE
Function Pre-Tension Dial Tension Thread TakeUp Spring Tension Release
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description Sewing Light Connectors Foot Controller and Motor Combination Motor
Behaviour When Rocking Hand Wheel with Power On Motor Mounts SCR Replacement
(Later Production Machines) Low Speed Control Faults (Earlier Production Machines) Low
; Speed Control Faults (Earlier Production Machines) Diode Replacement on Switch Assembly
(Earlier Production Machines) SCR Replacement (Earlier Production Machines) No Power
LUBRICATION
Bushings Cam Controlled (Flexi) Feed Mechanism Alpha Feed System Buttonhole Cam
Cam Stack and Followers Head-End Assembly Bight Module
SEW-IN TEST
SECTION 3. PARTS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
GENERAL
FACE PLATE
ARM TOP COVER AND CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY
' BOTTOMCOVER
k NEEDLE POSITION DIAL * 7 1 1 1
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PATTERN INDEX PANEL AND POINTER
f- STITCH LENGTH DIAL RING d i .- ;.:-
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TABLE OF CONTENTS(CONT.)
HAND WHEEL
FRONTCOVER
SLIDE PLATE
HOOK
HEAD-END ASSEMBLY
NEEDLE BAR
TENSION MODULE
TAKE-UP LEVER ASSEMBLY
BIGHT MODULE
PATTERN SELECTOR ASSEMBLY
MOTOR
SEWING LIGHT ASSEMBLY
LOWER SPROCKET WORM DRIVE SHAFT
WOBBLEPLATE ANDNEEDLEFOLLOWERS
CAM STACK
ARM SHAFT
FEED LEVER DRIVING SHAFT BRACKET (FORGING)
CAM CONTROLLED (FLEXI) FEED MECHANISM
P
FEED REGULATOR AND SLIDE BLOCK

FEED REGULATORSHAFT
FEED DRIVE SHAFT
HOOK DRIVE SHAFT
FEED BAR CONNECTING LINK
FEED BAR
FEEDCONTROLCAM
HINGED BED PLATE (920 MACHINE)
SECTION 1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SCOPE OF MANUAL
T h i s s e r v i c e manual d e s c r i b e s a l l of the servicing procedures, including all, adjustments and parts
removal a n d replacement, for the 920 machine and both the earlier and later production 900 machines.
Except for the hinged bed plate, the 920 machine i s identical to t h e l a t e r production 9 0 0 machine.
Supplementary information covering a n y production changes or improvements will be made by i s s u i n g
Singer Service Bulletins.
MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER

T h e s e r i a l number of the machine is located on the underneath of the bed casting, a t the head-end of
t h e machine, and i s v i s i b l e through a n opening i n the bottom cover. An A T prefix identifies machines
built a t the Elizabeth factory in New J e r s e y . A BB prefix identifies machines built a t t h e Anderson
factory in South Carolina.
A later s e r i a l numbering system a t Anderson u s e s single letter prefixes to identify the production
line. T h e first numeral i n d i c a t e s the year built. T h e next three numerals indicate t h e calendar
d a y of the year, and the l a s t three numerals t h e number of the machine built on the production l i n e
that day.
EAamp:,. S413iY;3 S--Litle that p r o d ~ c e ddie machi1.e

4.-Built in 1974
i 31-'131st day of t h e year (i.e. May 11th).
053--53rd machine built on line S on the 1 3 1 s t day.
T h i s numbering system provides a quick means of identifying t h e a g e of a machine and keeping up to

d a t e with production changes and improvements. Since i t i s possible t o h a v e a s many identical
s e r i a l numbers a s there a r e production lines, the prefix letter i s most important. T H E P R E F I X
L E T T E R IS THE ONLY MEANS O F DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN TWO SERIAL NUMBERS WITH
IDENTICAL NUMERALS.
UNDERWRITERSLABORATORY LISTING
T h e electrical system on the 900/920machine i s UL approved. T h e UL stamp i s located on t h e bot-
tom cover near the machine connector.
DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE
T h e machine c o n s i s t s of t h e following systems:
Built-in pattern cams, with provision for add-on cams.
A one-step buttonhole stitching system, using a buttonhole cam i n conjunction with a one-step
buttonhole to automatically s t i t c h a complete buttonhole to the correct s i z e .
A cam follower r e l e a s e system, activated by t h e pattern selector r e l e a s e lever, to quickly re-

l e a s e the needle and pull the followers away from the cams, before a pattern i s selected.
A quick needle release, operated either manually at the head-end o r automatically by the pat-
tern selector r e l e a s e lever.
A centaur hook with front drop-in bobbin and in-machine bobbin winding.
An Alpha feed system.
A cam controlled (flexi) feed system.
Solid s t a t e two-speed range variable speed and power motor control.
Self-threading take-up lever.

Construction of the machine consists of a number of modules and assemblies mounted on the arm and
bed casting. These are each briefly described in the following paragraphs, and their locations illus-
trated o n the opposite page.
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HEAD-END ASSEMBLY AND HOOK Illustration A. The head-end assembly includes the needle
bar and needle bar vibrating bracket, basting stitch latch deflector plate, quick needle release lev-
er, presser foot and pressure regulating dial and mechanism, and buttonhole cam tripping lever.
T h e centaur hook includes the front d r o p i n bobbin and bobbin winding mechanism.
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TENSION MODULE Illustration B. The tension module h a s an adjustable dial located underneath
the arm. A tension release lever underneath the module is operated by the presser foot lever when
the presser foot i s raised.
BIGHT MODULE AND NEEDLE AND F E E D FOLLOWERS - Illustration C. Two concentric dial
rings and dials are mounted on the bight module. T h e left dial ring controls the needle position.
T h e right dial ring (pattern selector release lever) when s e t t o release position pulls a l l the fol-
lowers away from the cam stack and buttonhole cam and trips the quick needle release. The right
d i a l (pattern selector) moves a pattern selector mechanism through a gear train meshed with a gear
rack on the pattern selector assembly. T h e needle and feed followers are mounted on stationary
shafts secured in holes in the arm casting by s e t screws. T h e feed followers control the feed by
moving a feed control bracket that positions the feed regularor shaft.
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PATTERN SELECTOR ASSEMBLY Illustration D. The pattern selector assembly positions the
needle and feed followers vertically to the proper cams. Studs on the slide blocks of the assembly
engage with slots in the needle and feed follower hubs. The plate on which the slide blocks are
mounted i s positioned by a lever moved by a gear rack. T h e gear rack i s positioned by the pattern
selector dial.
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CAM STACK AND BUTTONHOLE CAM Illustration E. T h e cam stack c o n s i s t s of fifteen cams
comprising four s t e e l feed cams a t the bottom of the stack, a molded stack of nine needle position
c a m s mounted above the feed cams, and two zig-zag needle position cams on top of the molded cam
stack. The upper zig-zag cam, used in conjunction with the buttonhole cam, controls stitching of the
buttonhole sides. T h e buttonhole cam, mounted a t the top of the cam s t a c k shaft, i s driven by a
buttonhole cam driver through a clutch controlled by the buttonhole cam tripping lever in the head-
end assembly, Add-on cams are inserted on top of the buttonhole cam and driven directly by the
cam driver.
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CAM CONTROLLED (FLEXI) F E E D SYSTEM Illustration F. Movement of the feed control bracket
by the feed followers i s transmitted by a linkage to the feed regulator shaft. T h e resulting rotative
position of the shaft controls the rate of feed (stitch length) and direction of feed (forward or re-
verse). The feed control (stitch length) dial, i s located on the machine bed in front of the arm.
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ALPHA FEED SYSTEM AND HOOK DRIVE Illustration G. T h e Alpha feed shaft i s driven by the
hook drive shaft throughgears. Feed dog motion i s controlled by eccentrics on the Alpha feed shaft.
T h e feed regulator controls the amount and direction of the feed. T h e hook shaft i s driven by the
arm s h a f t through the same timing belt that drives the cam s t a c k worm shaft.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Illustration H. The motor drives the arm shaft through a belt, Two ranges
of speed are selected by a switch on the arm. Motor speed in each range i s varied by a solid s t a t e
(SCR) circuit controlled by the foot controller.
SECTION 2.
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
INTERLOCKING ADJUSTMENTS
Many of the 900/920 machine adjustments interlock with each other. Table 2-1 on the following
pages provides a convenient cross-reference of sequential check-out procedure., the related ad-
justment procedure, and interlocking adjustments.
T h e first column of table 2-1 provides a sequential checklist of t e s t s or verifications for a com-
plete check of a machine. The second column provides a l i s t of adjustment procedures keyed t o
the sequential checklist. The third column provides a l i s t of any interlocking adjustments that
must be verified before performing an adjustment listed in the second column.
Proper u s e of table 2-1 eliminates many unnecessary adjustments, and upsetting of other adjust-
ments.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SEQUENTIAL ORDER O F ADJUSTMENTS CAN RESULT IN SELF-

DEFEATING E F F O R T AND TIME CONSUMING READJUSTMENTS*
TABLE 2-1. SEQUENTIAL CHECKLIST AND INTERLOCKING ADJUSTMENTS CROSS REFERENCE

SEQUENTIAL CHECKLIST ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE PAGE TO BE VERIFIED BEFORE
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
1. Arm Shaft 1. ARM SHAFT AND ARM 2 -4 1. None

a. End P l a y SHAFT SPROCKET
b. Rotative P l a y
2. E a s e of Threading Arm 2. ARM T O P THREAD 2 -7 2. None
Top Thread Guide GUIDE
3. Lost Motion 3. TAKE U P LEVER AND 2 -7 3. Adjustment 19 (Latch
a. Needle Bar NEEDLE BAR CONNECTING Carrier Eccentric Only)
b. T a k e Up Lever and LINK LOST MOTION
Connecting Link
4. Needle Bar P l a y Front 4. a. NEEDLE BAR VIBRATING 2-8 4. None
to Rear BRACKET BALL JOINT
b. NEEDLE BAR VIBRATING 2-8
BRACKETBALL STUD
5. Needle Bar R e l e a s e 5. QUICK NEEDLE RELEASE 2-11 5. None
a. Manual
b. Pattern Selector
6, Wobble P l a t e Parallelism 6. PARALLELISM O F WOBBLE 2-12 6. a. Adjustment 3
PLATE TO CAM STACK b. Adjustment 4.
7. Bight Stop 7. ZERO OUT BIGHT STOP 2-12 7.a.Adjustment3
b. Adjustment 4
c. Adjustment 6
8. Needle Motion 8. ZERO OUT NEEDLE 2-15 8. a. Adjustment 3
MOTION b. Adjustment 4
c. Adjustment 6
d. Adjustment 7
9. Needle Location in 9. SETTING NEEDLE 2-15 9. a. Adjustment 3
Straight Stitch (Round LOCATION b. Adjustment 4
Hole) Needle Plate c. Adjustment 6
a. Front to Back d. Adjustment 7
b. Left to Right e. Adjustment 8
10. Needle Bar 10. NEEDLE BAR HEIGHT 2-16 10. a. Adjustment 1 9 (Latch
a. Height Carrier Eccentric Only)
b. Radial Position b. Adjustment 3
TABLE 2-1. SEQUENTIAL CHECKLIST AND INTERLOCKING ADJUSTMENTS CROSS REFERENCE (CONT)
SEQUENTlAL CH ECKLIST ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE PAGE TO BE VERIFIED BEFORE
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
11. P r e s s e r Bar Functions 11. PRESSER BAR HEIGHT, 2-19 11. None
ALIGNMENT AND PRESSURE
12. Timing Belt 12. TIMING B E L T TENSION 2-20 12.None
13. Motor Belt 13. MOTOR BELT TENSION 2-20 13.None
14. Cam Stack P l a y 14. BUTTONHOLE CAM DRIVER 2-23 14. None
a. Vertical
b. Radial AND VERTICAL PLAY
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AND CAM STACK RADIAL
15. Pendulum Timing 13. PENDULUM TIMING 2-28 15. a. Adjustment 3

a. Later Production b. Adjustment 4
1. Cam Stack c. Adjustment 10
2. Buttonhole d. Adjustment 12
b. Earlier Production e. Adjustment 14
1. Buttonhole
2. Cam Stack
16. Selector System 16. PATTERN SELECTOR 2-39 16. a. Adjustment 4
a. Needle Follower SYSTEM b. Adjustment 7
Clearances
b, Feed Follower
Clearances
c. Kick Out Extension
Link
d. Rack Gear Mesh
e. Release Lever Link
17. Follower Height 17. NEEDLE POSITION AND 2-47 17. None
a. Needle Follower FEED FOLLOWER
b. Feed Follower HEIGHTS
18. Buttonhole Tripping 18. BUTTONHOLE PAWL 2-52 18. Adjustment 14
(Crossover) Action HEIGHT
a. Buttonhole Pawl
b. Tripping Spring
19. Basting/Maxi Stretch 19. BASTING STITCH SYSTEM 2-55 19. a. Adjustment 3
Malfunctions b. Adjustment 4
a. Noise c. Adjustment 6
b. Double Latching d. Adjustment 7
c. Failure to Latch e. Adjustment 8
d. Latching in Other f. Adjustment 9
Patterns g. Adjustment 1 4
h. Adjustment 1 5
i. Adjustment 17
(Needle Follower Height
Only)
20. Hook 20. REFER TO SECTION 3 20. None
a. End Play a. HOOK REPLACEMENT 3-13
1. Hook Shaft b. HOOK DRIVE SHAFT 3-50
2. Hook Drive Shaft RE PLACEMENT
b. Gear Mesh
21. Timing 21. HOOK AND F E E D 2-60 21. a. Adjustment 3
a. Hook Time TIMING b. Adjustment 4
b. Feed Time c. Adjustment 6
d. Adjustment 7
e. Adjustment 8
f. Adjustment 9
g. Adjustment 1 2
h. Adjustment 20
22. Hook to Needle 22. HOOK TO NEEDLE 2-63 22. a. Adjustment 3
Relationship RELATIONSHIP (RESET b. Adjustment 4
GEAR MESH: REFER TO c. Adjustment 6
ADJUSTMENT 20.) d. Adjustment 7
e. Adjustment 8
f. Adjustment 9
TABLE 2-1. SEQUENTIAL CHECKLIST AND INTERLOCKING AD JSTMEN S CROSS REFERENCE (CONT)
SEQUENTIAL CHECKLIST ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE PAGE TO BE VERIFIED BEFORE
23. Alpha Feed System 1 23 ALPHA FEED SYSTEM 23. None

a. Needle P l a t e
Magnet Height
b. Feed Dog
1. Centralizing
2. Throw
3. Height
c. Regulator Return
Spring
d. Feed Regulator Shaft
1. Lateral Position of
Feed Regulator
2. Tighmess of Feed
Regulator Set Screw
3. End P l a y
e. Zero Feed
24. Flexi System I 24. CAM CONTROLLED (FLEX1 24. Adjustment 23
a. F e e d Balance Dial FEED SYSTEM
b. Stitch Length
c. Reverse Stitch Length
d. Zero Flexi Feed
25. Buttonhole Balance 1 25. ONE S T E P BUTTONHOLE 25. a. Adjustment 6
SYSTEM CHECK b. Adjustment 9
c. Adjustment 11
d. Adjustment 1 5
e. Adjustment 18
f. Adjustment 23
g. Adjustment 24
26. Thread Clearances 26. BOBBIN CASE THREAD 26. Adjustment 22.
CLEARANCES.
27. Needle Thread Tension 27. TENSION MODULE 27. Adjustment 10
a. Tension Release
b. Pre-Tension
c. Dial Tension
d. Thread Take Up
Spring
e. Tension Quality
28. Chainstitching 28. REFER T O INTERLOCKING 28. a. Adjustment 9
ADJUSTMENTS b. Adjustment 1 0
c. Adjustment 21
d. Adjustment 22
e. Adjustment 23
f. Adjustment 26
g. Adjustment 27
29. Electrical 29. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29. None
30. Lubrication 30. LUBRICATION INSTRUC- 30. None
TIONS
31. Final Sew In 31. SEW IN TEST 31. None
ARM SHAFT AND ARM SHAFT SPROCKET
ELIMINATING END PLAY
MACHINE SETTINGS
1. Pattern Selector: Straight Stitch

2. Needle position: C
3. Stitch width Dial: 0
PREPARATION: Remove face plate, arm top cover and control panel assembly, and hand wheel.
CHECK: Turn arm shaft toward front of machine. Then push i n and out on arm shaft
by means of arm shaft sprocket. Repeat this procedure a t three radial posi-
tions of the arm shaft, each position being equidistant from t h e . other. If
there i s one point without end play in a complete rotation of arm shaft, no
adjustment is needed even though end play may e x i s t in other positions.
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Turn arm shaft toward front of machine until screw A that holds arm s h a f t
collar B i s in position to loosen. Loosen screw A.
2. While pushing arm shaft crank C against front bushing D7 slide arm shaft
collar B until it just touches front bushing D and tighten arm shaft collar
screw A.
3. Recheck for end play and readjust if necessary. The arm shaft should not
bind when turned for one complete rotation or more.
ELIMINATING RADIAL LOOSENESS OF ARM SHAFT SPROCKET
CHECK: Hold arm shaft a t crank end and check arm shaft sprocket for radial (rotative)
looseness.
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Check lateral position of sprocket on arm shaft.

2. Check tightness of cone-pointed hex socket screw E, located in "V" groove
a t end of arm shaft. Clearance between sprocket and arm casting, approxi-
mately .010 inch, must be small enough to ensure that the timing belt can-
not s l i p off its sprocket and become wedged between i t s sprocket and the
arm casting. At the same time, there must be sufficient running clearance
between the timing belt and idler pulley, a s well a s the flange of the lower
sprocket. Belt life is shortened by misalignment, and by any chafing of the
belt caused by i t riding against components.
2. BUTTONHOLE CAM TO CAM STACK PHASING (LATER PRODUCTION MACHINES)
ADJUSTMENT: 1 , R a i s e lower feed follower D to feed cam C (second feed c a m from the bottom).
Hold follower D in position with magnet E. Turn hand wheel toward front of
machine to rotate cam stack until timing mark on lobe of cam C is aligned
with center of lower feed follower D.
2, R a i s e upper feed follower B to upper track of buttonhole cam.
3. Pull up knob of buttonhole cam driver and loosen both buttonhole cam driver
set screws. Turn the buttonhole cam driver and buttonhole cam until timing
mark A is aligned with center of feed follower B. Push down sufficiently hard
on the buttonhole cam driver t o eliminate any vertical play, and tighten both
s e t screws. Remove magnet E and move lower feed follower D to below the
cam stack.
3. BUTTONHOLE CAM TIMING (LATER PRODUCTION MACHINES)
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING REQUIREMENTS
Before attempting major adjustments, read the l i s t of buttonhole stitching requirements and Button-
hole System Malfunctions on page 2-36.
MACHINE SETTINGS:
1. Stitch Width Dial: 0 Bight

2. Needle Position Dial: Right
3. Stitch Length Dial: Buttonhole Symbol
4. Buttonhole Flag: Down and Forward
PREPARATION: 1. If covers and pattern selector assembly have not been removed:
a. Remove face plate and arm top cover and control panel assembly.
b. Set pattern selector to buttonhole stitch.
c. Make sure that front needle follower F i s in i t s storage position.
2. If covers and pattern selector assembly have had to be &emovedfor cam stack
pendulum timing and buttonhole cam phasing:
a. Move rear needle follower G to lower cam track of buttonhole cam. Hold
follower in position with magnet H. Make sure that front needle follower F
is in a storage position, and i s not contacting either of the buttonhole cam
tracks.
b. Move upper feed follower I to upper cam track of buttonhole cam. Hold
follower in position with magnet J .
c. Move lower feed follower to a storage position below the cam stack.
ADJUSTMENT: 1. P l a c e a 6" x 9" s h e e t of paper over the needle plate. Span fingers around
needle s l o t and hold paper firmly while turning hand wheel toward front of
machine to observe quality of buttonhole cam pendulum timing. T h e swing
must be perfect - equi-distant, a s shown in illustration K. T h e ' n e e d l e must
enter and leave the right hand perforation vertically and should not s t a r t to
swing until it i s clear of the paper.
2. If swing i s not perfect, turn hand wheel toward front of machine until a button-
hole cim lobe is centered on the buttonhole needle position follower. USE
THIS LOBE ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENT T O INSURE THAT
FEED PHASING IS MAINTAINED.
3. Loosen both buttonhole cam driver s e t screws. Turn buttonhole cam driver,
in. very small increments, clockwise to advance timing, counterclockwise to
retard timing.
4. Tighten driver s e t screws and re-check timing. Remember to operate button-
hole flag, forward or backward, to turn buttonhole cam each time a check is
made.
5. Check add-on cam stitching performance. Re-adjust buttonhole cam timing if
necessary, or replace add-on cam if it is suspected of being defective.
PENDULUM TIMING (EARLIER PRODUCTION MACHINES)
E a r l i e r production machines, bearing s e r i a l numbers AT-354000 through AT-367141 and 00-102000
through BB-211675, have a cam s t a c k s h a f t A with a V-groove B to which the buttonhole cam driver
i s anchored rotatively by a cone-pointed s e t s c r e w a n d a cup-point s e t screw. Gear C i s anchored
to a V-groove a t the bottom of cam s t a c k shaft. Do not a t any time l o o s e n gear C s e t screws.
T H E SEQUENCE O F TIMING FOR THESE MACHINES IS AS FOLLOWS:

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1. Time the buttonhole cam perfect pendulum timing - from t h e lower s p r o c k e t worm shaft.
2. P h a s e the cam s t a c k to the buttonhole cam.
3. Time the cam stack.
1. BUTTONHOLE CAM TIMING

R e a d Buttonhole Stitching Requirements l i s t e d on page 2-36. Before attempting major adjustments,
r e a d Buttonhole System Malfunctions o n p a g e 2 3 6 .
MACHINE SETTINGS:
2. Needle P o s i t i o n Dial: Right
3 . Buttonhole Flag: Down and Forward
4. Pattern Selector: Buttonhole
5. Stitch Length Dial: Buttonhole Symbol
CHECK: P l a c e a 6" x 9" s h e e t of paper over the n e e d l e plate. S p a n fingers around
needle s l o t and hold paper firmly while turning hand wheel toward front of
machine t o o b s e r v e quality of buttonhole cam pendulum timing. T h e s w i n g
must b e perfect -- equi-distant, a s shown in illustration D. T h e n e e d l e must
enter a n d l e a v e t h e right hand perforation vertically a n d should n o t s t a r t t o
swing until i t is c l e a r of the paper. Remember t o operate buttonhole flag,
forward or backward, to turn buttonhole cam e a c h time a c h e c k i s made.
PREPARATION: 1. Remove all c o v e r s , pattern s e l e c t o r module, and rear arm hole plug.
2. R e p l a c e hand wheel.
3. Check for and correct end play i n lower s p r o c k e t worm shaft, a n d radial play
between worm a n d cam s t a c k gear, a s instructed in Buttonhole Cam Driver a n d
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Cam Stack R a d i a l a n d Vertical P l a y procedure.
4. Move rear n e e d l e follower F to lower cam track of buttonhole cam. Hold fol-
lower in position with magnet I. Make s u r e that front needle follower E is in a
s t o r a g e position, a n d is not contacting either of t h e buttonhole cam tracks.
5. Move upper feed follower G to upper cam track of buttonhole cam. Hold fol-
lower i n position with magnet H.
6. Move lower f e e d follower t o a s t o r a g e position below cam stack.
7. P u s h the buttonhole flag back. Turn hand wheel toward the front of t h e ma-
chine until buttonhole cam completes i t s half turn a n d stops.
ADJUSTMENT: 1. T u r n hand wheel toward front of machine until hex s e t s c r e w in lower driving
sprocket K is in position t o loosen. Loosen s e t screw.
2. Turn hand w h e e l until s e c o n d s e t s c r e w comes i n t o position for loosening;
l o o s e n s e t screw.
3. T u r n hand wheel until n e e d l e bar i s a t i t s l o w e s t position.
4. P u l l the buttonhole flag forward.
5. With screwdriver in right hand, turn s l o t t e d worm s h a f t J until r e a r n e e d l e
follower F is centered on t h e first of two l o b e s of buttonhole cam. T h i s is
a n e a r perfect setting.
6. T i g h t e n lower s p r o c k e t K s e t screws.
7 . C h e c k the buttonhole cam pendulum timing by making a paper perforation t e s t .
8. If adjustment is n e c e s s a r y , l o o s e n t h e lower s p r o c k e t s e t s c r e w s a n d turn
s l o t t e d worm s h a f t J with a screwdriver. T o a d v a n c e timing, turn worm s h a f t
a paper t h i c k n e s s toward you. T o retard timing, turn worm s h a f t a paper thick-
n e s s a w a y from you. Remember, .OO5" t o ,010" turn on t h e s h a f t will a l t e r
pendulum timing considerably. Remember to operate buttonhole flag, forward
or backward, t o turn buttonhole cam e a c h time a c h e c k is made.
9. T i g h t e n lower driving sprocket K s e t s c r e w s a n d make final paper perforation
test.
2. CAM STACK TO BUTTONHOLE CAM PHASING (EARLIER PRODUCTION MACHINES)
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine to rotate cam s t a c k until hex socket
s e t screws in cam s t a c k driver A can be reached. Loosen both s e t screws,
2. R a i s e upper feed follower C to upper track of buttonhole cam, and hold it in
place with magnet D.
3. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine to rotate buttonhole cam driver and
cam until timing mark B i s aligned with center of feed follower.
4. Turn the pattern selector release lever clockwise until it locks in position,
to relieve follower pressure on the cam stack.
5 . R a i s e lower feed follower F to feed cam E (second cam from the bottom). Hold
follower F i n position, with magnet G .
6. Rotate cam s t a c k by hand until timing mark on lobe of cam E is aligned with
center of lower feed follower F.
7. P r e s s cam s t a c k driver A down, and cam stack s h a f t up, t o eliminate vertical
play and tighten s e t screws. Remove magnet G and move feed follower F
below cam srack.
3. CAM STACK PENDULUM TIMING (EARLIER PRODUCTION MACHINES)
ADJUSTMENT: 1. S e t needle position d i a l t o center and stitch width dial t o 6 Bight.

2. R a i s e lower needle follower J t o zig-zag cam I and hold i t i n place with
magnet K. All o h e r followers must b e in their stored positions.
3. Check cam s t a c k pendulum timing by paper perforation t e s t method: P l a c e
paper on needle plate and hold in place. Turn hand wheel toward front of ma-
chine until needle penetrates paper on right side. Turn hand wheel slowly on
the up stroke. T h e point of the needle should lightly touch left edge of paper
a s it l e a v e s the hole. S e e illustration H.
4. If the timing is not correct, loosen the cam s t a c k driver s e t screws.
5. Turn the cam s t a c k clockwise to advance timing, counterclockwise to retard
timing. Make very small adjustments a t a time.
6. Tighten cam stack driver set screws and re-check timing.
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING REQUIREMENTS
The following l i s t gives the requirements for good buttonhole stitching:
1. No arm shaft end play.

2. No cam stack vertical play.
3. Minimum cam stack radial play.
4. Correct buttonhole cam pendulum timing.
5 . Correct buttonhole cam to cam stack phasing.
6. Correct center needle location.
7. Correct hook and feed timing.
8. Correct needle plate magnet heights.
9. Correct feed throw and feed dog height.
10. Zero Alpha Feed.
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11. Six forward stitches to inch ten stitches in reverse.
12. Properly set buttonhole pawl.
13. Correct needle and feed follower heights.
14. Absence of play in Alpha Feed pivot bearings.
BUTTONHOLE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS
The following l i s t gives a number of causes of buttonhole system malfunctions which should be
checked before major pendulum timing i s started. The l i s t includes.adjustments that can be made to
provide correction after a l l covers have been removed.
1. Buponhole Cross-Over Irregular:
a. Check buttonhole needle position follower retaining spring E for pinching. Looped end of ,
spring must provide free up and down action (during pattern selection), with minimum la-
teral play, of buttonhole needle position follower. If necessary install new retaining spring E.
b. Check for interference with nearby parts by retaining spring clip D. Legs of spring clip should
face toward back of arm.
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c. When cross-over stitching does not span left and right legs of buttonhole, illustration G,
# buttonhole cam pendulum timing is out of phase with cam stack timing. Correct by adjusting
PA9 ( 2 3 1 phasing and then recheck buttonhole cam and cam stack pendulum timing.
2. Buttonhole Legs Irregular:
a. One or both buttonhole legs very irregular in width of stitching, illustration H. Check height
of upper needle follower C; i t may be tracking or binding underneath the buttonhole cam feed
path F. Set pattern selector to add-on cam stitching position. Readjust upper needle follower C
height to clear top of buttonhole c a h by .01OW to .015".
b. One leg of buttonhole stitching is wider than i t s mate, illustration I. Make paper perforation
test. If unbalanced, loosen screw A and adjust hex shoulder eccentric B to obtain equal
width buttonhole legs. Tighten screw A.
3. Buttonhole ~ l a g / P a w lRecycles Early (Using One-Step Buttonhole Foot):

When the buttonhole flag/pawl recycles before the prescribed length of the buttonhole is
finished, illustration J, check setting of buttonhole flag kickout spring M (flat or "M" spring).
Loosen screw L and adjust spring setting i n buttonhole flag reverse feed position (flag pushed
back).
4. Buttonhole Tear Dropping:
If buttonholes are tear dropping, illustration K, check for unequal heights of feed dog legs.
Correct by changing feed dog. Check for binding or looseness in feed dog carrier. See Alpha
Feed System adjustment,
PATTERN SELECTOR SYSTEM
The design calls for retracting needle and feed followers away from the cam stack to allow vertical
selection to the desired pattern, If the operator forgets to position the needle above the fabric
before pattern selection, the system trips the needle release before any damage i s done to the
fabric or to the needle.
NEEDLE RELEASE TESTS
Position needle point a t various levels above and below needle plate surface. T e s t for pattern
selector needle release a t the various positions.
There is a small area (at bottom of needle bar stroke) in which the pattern release dial does not
lock in position. By turning hand wheel 1/8 turn, to pass the high point of tripping cam, the dial
will lock in position for selection purposes.
When the pattern selector dial fails to trigger the needle bar release, check the setting of the manual
quick release and lifting lever height (see Quick Needle Release Adjustment).
If the pattern release dial does not lock or unlock properly, refer to Pattern Selector Release Lever
Link Setting adjustment that follows the feed follower clearance adjustment.
KICK-OUT LEVER SYSTEM
Proper selection of patterns i s impractical without a kick-out system. When change in pattern i s
desired turning of the pattern release dial clockwise engages the kick-out system which pulls
needle and feed followers, a s well a s wobble plate, away from the cam stack a sufficient distance
forall followers to clear the outer perimeter of the cams.
The wobble plate requires correct positioning of kick-out link and stops to prevent wobble plate
from pivoting and affecting follower clearances. Also, wobble plate must be parallel to the cam
stack. When the pattern selector release lever is s e t to the release position, the correct relation
of the stops and kick-out link requires that front stop G and kick-out link C both be in contact
with wobble plate D a t the two points shown, and the rear stop B be in contact with bracket A.
If kick-out system clearances are properly set, needle and feed followers clear the cam stack
freely during selection and also track the cams properly to provide the full patterns.
INSUFFICIENT FOLLOWER CLEARANCE
If there i s too little clearance, followers interfere with the outer edges of cams when they are moved
from.add-on cam to overedge (or turret) cam.
Check for interference between followers and cam stack, with stitch width dial at 0 Bight and at
6 Bight; note if interference i s a t both 0 Bight and 6 Bight, or a t either 0 Bight or 6 Bight.
a. Turn pattern selector release lever clockwise until it locks in position. If lever fails to lock,
turn hand wheel slightly and reset lever.
b. Turn pattern selector dial through its full range of pattern selection --
from add-on cam to
overedge (turret) pattern.
From results of the above check, causes of interference between the followers and cam stack are
identified in the following list:
a. Interference at both 0 Bight and 6 Bight settings;

1. Wobble plate front stop G may 'be s e t too close to the cam stack preventing followers from
clearing perimeter F of the cam stack.
2. Needle position control link (rear) stop B may be s e t too far to the left of the buttonhole
needle follower E, preventing i t from clearing the lower track of the buttonhole cam.
b. Interference a t 0 Bight or 6 Bight settings is caused by wobble plate kick-out lever extension
H being set too far towards cam stack.
NEEDLEFOLLOWERCLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
PREPARAT\ON: 1. Remove face plate and arm top cover and control panel.
2. Insert Ric-Rac cam (No. 74) on add-on cam holder.
MACHINE SETTINGS:
1. Pattern Selector: Straight Stitch, Basting Stitch, Blind Stitch, Feather Stitch
2. Needle Position Dial: Center
4. Stitch Length Dial: 6
5. Needle Plate: Zig-Zag only
6. Presser Foot: ~ i g - Z a gonly
7. Motor Speed: Low speed setting
CHECK: Check the needle and feed motions and the patterns produced by making paper
perforation tests for each of the pattern selector settings listed above.
ADJUSTMENT: Needle Follower (Upper):

1. Set pattern selector to add-on cam position.
2. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine until center of lobe of Ric-Rac cam i s
aligned with center of upper needle follower D.
3. Be sure s t i t c h width control i s a t 6 Bight.
4. With left hand hold wobble plate C against front and rear stops.
5. Loosen screw A just enough to permit movement of wobble plate front stop E.
6. Move wobble plate front stop E left or right to s e t clearance to .015" to .020",
using a feeler gauge, between upper needle follower D and lobe of Ric-Rac
cam.
7. Tighten screw A and recheck clearance.
Needle Follower (Lower):

T h i s follower i s spring biased. It moves back (away from cam s t a c k ) a s the
wobble plate i s pulled back into kick-out (release) position. Failure to re-
tract indicates displacement or breakage of the spring which requires re-
moval of front cover and pattern selector module to reset the spring. If the
spring is broken, the follower and broken spring must be removed and replaced
by a new follower complete with spring (for procedure s e e Wobble P l a t e and
Needle Followers Removal and Replacement).
Needle Position Control Link Stop (Rear):

1. Set pattern selector to buttonhole position.
2. Pull buttonhole flag down and forward.
3. Set stitch width dial to 0 Bight.
4, Turn hand wheel toward front of machine until center of lobe K of buttonhole
cam i s aligned with buttonhole needle position follower (rear) J.
5. Insert an all-purpose needle plate.
6. Hold wobble plate I by hand against front and rear stops.
7. Loosen screw G and move control link stop F right to increase clearance, or
left to decrease clearance, between buttonhole needle position follower J and
the buttonhole cam lobe. Clearance i s correct when buttonhole follower just
clears the buttonhole cam lobe.
8. Tighten screw G and recheck.
9. Recheck zero needle motion.
10. Check, and if necessary adjust, setting of wobble plate kick-out lever ex-
tension L.
NEEDLE FOLLOWER CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT (CONT)
Wobble Plate Kick-Out Lever Extension:
1. Turn pattern selector release lever clockwise until i t locks in position.

2. Hold wcbble plate I by hand against front and rear stops.
3. Loosen screw M and adjust kick-out lever extension L t o pull kick-out link H
firmly up against wobble plate I.
4. Tighten screw M.
5. Release manual pressure on wobble plate and check that wobble plate is held
by kick-out link in firm contact with front and rear stops.
6. Turn stitch width back and forth between 0 Bight and 6 Bight, and check
that there i s no pivoting of wobble plate.
NOTE: 1. When needle bar driving arm wobble plate kick-out lever extension i s s e t too
far towards cam stack it fails to pull out the driving arm wobble plate far
enough to clear the needle parition followers away from cam stack. Needle
bar driving arm pressure causes wobble plate I to pivot about the kick-out
link H. At 0 Bight wobble plate I contacts wobble plate front stop E, leaving
insufficient clearance for buttonhole needle position follower J, s e e illus-
tration N. At 6 Bight wobble plate I contacts needle position control link
stop F , leaving insufficient clearance for upper D and lower needle followers,
s e e illustration 0.
2. Interference a t 6 Bight; no interference a t 0 Bight. Needle position control
link stop F s e t too far to the right (or shifted during sewing) on needle posi-
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0 to 6 Bight, reducing clearances of (front) upper and lower needle followers.
UPPERANDLOWER FEED FOLLOWERS
PREPARATION: 1. Insert No. 69 cam. Arrow of cam must be aligned with arrow on turret head.
2. Set pattern selector to add-on cam position.
3. Apply power, or turn by hand, to bring high lobe of cam opposite upper feed
follower.
CHECK: Set pattern selector release lever to release position. There must be a t l e a s t
,006'' clearance between upper teed follower C and high lobe A of No. 69 cam.
ADJUSTMENT: Adjust screw D in forging I3 71; obtain a clearance of .OG5" -
.008" bet-
ween upper feed follower and high lobe A of cam, with pattern selector re-
l e a s e lever in the release position. T h i s adjustment can be made without re-
moval of the front cover by using a 1/16" offset hex wrench fonned to a 450
angle approximately 1/8" from tip. If difficulty i s experienced, front cover
must be removed.
Remove add-on cam and rotate machine to bring dot on buttonhole cam oppo-
s i t e upper feed follower. Select buttonhole pattern to position feed follower
on buttonhole feed track.
Set machine into pattern release position. There must be .025" t o ,030''
clearance. Measure clearance with a feeler gauge to insure the required close
tolerance.
RECHECK: T e s t lower feed follower for clearance of lower feed cams. There must be no
hang-ups when selecting any of the flexi patterns. If there i s free-floating of
lower feed follower look for a missing or broken lower feed follower spring.
Recheck for 6 stitches-per-inch ( a s described in Alpha Feed System ad-
justment), since an excessive feed follower clearance setting c a n upset this
adjustment.
PATTERN SELECTOR RELEASE LEVER LINK SETTING
FUNCTION
When the pattern selector release lever i s turned clockwise, spring G pulls pattern selector release
lever link E into engagement with notch J in the release lever body, locking the release lever in
i t s kick-out position. When the machine i s operated, the lobe on nylon cam I on the arm shaft con-
tacts fofiower H which kicks link E out of engagement with the release lever body. The release
lever returns to its normal operating position.
CHECK: When the pattern selector release lever i s in i t s normal (unlocked) position,
there should be .003" clearance between the high point of the lobe of cam I
and follower H. If there i s no clearance, noise i s generated and the release
lever may not lock in i t s kick-out position. If there i s too much clearance,
cam I may not be able to kick out link E to unlock the release lever. S e e note.
PREPARATION: Remove face plate, arm top cover and control panel, and front cover.
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine until high point of lobe of nylon cam I
i s under contact point of follower H.
2. Loosen screw F and move link E forward or backward for a clearance of .003"
(thickness of note book paper) between high point of lobe of cam I and fol-
lower H.
3. Tighten screw F.
4. Recheck for noise during machine operation, and ability to lock and unlock
pattern selector release lever.
NOTE: If clearance i s correct and pattern selector release lever cannot be locked in
i t s kick-out position, check for weak, missing, or disconnected spring G.
PATTERN SELECTOR ASSEMBLY RACK GEAR MESH

To o b a i n proper mesh between pattern s e l e c t o r dial gear train and pac+ern s e l e c t o r a s s s m b l r gsar
rack, loosen screw K and move gear bracket forward or backward to obtain proper gear train mesh
with rack. Tighten screw K.
NEEDLE POSITION AND FEED FOLLOWER HEIGHTS
FUNCTION
There are three needle position followers --

buttonhole B, upper A, and lower H --
a11 on the left
side of the cam stack. There are two feed followers -- -
upper C and lower G both on the right side
of the cam stack.
NEEDLE POSITION FOLLOWERS
Buttonhole needle position follower B tracks the bottom track of the buttonhole cam to supply the
upper and lower buttonhole cross-over stitching.
Upper needle position follower A tracks the add-on cams to supply the required needle motion.
T h e lower needle position follower H tracks s t e e l zig-zag cam D to form the stitching of each
buttonhole leg, It a l s o tracks the remaining Fashion and Flexi stitch needle position cams to form
a l l the patterns shown on the pattern selector index panel. It ranges nearly the whole length of the
cam stack, from the metal cams down to flange F. It should never go below flange F.
FEED FOLLOWERS
Both the feed followers - upper C and lower G

(forging) E to the right of the cam stack.
-- operate off feed lever driving shaft and bracket
Upper feed follower C tracks the uppermost cam path o f the buttonhole cam to provide the feed
motion for each leg of the buttonhole. It a l s o tracks the second level path of Flexi stitch add-on
cams to provide the required normal or Flexi feed motion.
Lower feed follower G tracks the four s t e e l cams below flange F of the cam s t a c k t o provide Flexi
feed motion called for by Featherstitch, Honeycomb, Leaf and Overedge (or Turret) patterns. Flange
F i s the stop for lower feed follower G. Lower feed follower G should never rise above flange F.
ADD-ON CAMS
There a r e two types of add-on cam -

the Flexi stitch cam and the Fashion stitch cam, Both types
produce two patterns; the pattern produced is the one appearing on top of the cam when i t i s in
place on the add-on cam holder.
T h e flexi stitch add-on cams have four tracks -two feed u a c k s (J and K) and two needle position
tracks (I and L). T h e fashion stitch add-on cams have two needle position tracks only,
The two lower tracks, feed track K and needle position track L, produce the No. 74 Ric-Rac flexi
stitch pattern of the cam illustrated. When the cam is turned over, feed track J and needle position
track I produce the second pattern, No, 73 Paris Point, of the cam illustrated.
T h e fashion stitch cam operates in the same way, the only difference is that it does not have any
feed tracks.
NEEDLE POSITION FOLLOWER HEIGHT SETTINGS
PREPARAT\ON: Remove face plate, am top cover and control panel assembly, and front cover,
LOWER NEEDLE POSITION FOLLOWER
MACHINE SETTING:
Pattern Selector: Overedge (or Turret).
CHECK: With lower needle position follower in i t s lowest position, it should b e .002"
to .005" above the flange (F, i n function illustration). If i t is s e t to ride the
flange, i t c a n hang up.
T h e selector positioning pawl D should locate in the lowest notch of vertical
toothed rack G.
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Loosen screw F and adjust height of lower follower by moving toothed rack G
up or down with positioning pawl D located in the lowest notch.
2. Tighten screw F and recheck.
3. Check that pawl D spring is not broken, and retaining ring E i s not missing
from follower guide stud. Any fault in either or both will c a u s e erratic fol-
lower action.
4. Check heights of upper needle follower and upper and lower feed followers;
adjustment of lower needle position follower height affects their settings.
UPPER NEEDLE POSITION FOLLOWER
MACHINE SETTING:
Pattern Selector: Add-on Cam
CHECK: U s e no-go wire gauge to check for clearance of ,010" to *015" between under-
s i d e of upper needle follower I and top of outer ring of buttonhole cam J.
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Insert screwdriver into s l o t of upper needle position follower guide pin A and
hold.
2. Loosen holding nut B and move s l i d e block p l a t e C up or down to achieve the
desired height. In tightening holding nut B, be careful not to overstress.
Two conditions c a n happen if holding nut is overstressed:
a. T h e nylon s l i d e block will c a u s e hang-ups.
b. T h e follower guide pin flange will crack or break off.
Exploded view H shows a typical follower height adjustment assembly.
Recheck follower height setting. If this follower i s s e t too high, i t rides the
edge of the buttonhole cam and produces the buttonhole stitching shown in
illustration K.
FEED FOLLOWER HEIGHT SETTINGS
UPPERFEEDFOLLOWER
MACHINE SETTINGS:
1. Pattern Selector: Buttonhole.

2. Add-on Cam: Remove from machine.
CHECK: Upper feed follower top surface should be flush with top surface of buttonhole
cam.
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Insert screwdriver into slot of guide pin A and hold,

2. With wrench loosen holding nut B and move slide block plate C up or down to
achieve the desired height.
3. In tightening holding nut B, do not overstress to avoid nylon slide block
hang-ups or cracking and breaking off of follower guide pin flahge.
INTERLOCKING CHECK LIST
A hang-up of the upper feed follower slide block could alter feeding pattern when sewing other pat-
terns.
LOWERFEEDFOLLOWER
MACHINE SETTING:
Pattern Selector: Overedge (or Turret)
CHECK: The lower feed follower should be adjacent to the underside of the cam stack
flange (F in function illustration).
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Insert screwdriver into slot of guide pin E and hold.

2. With wrench (not pliers) loosen holding nut F and move slide block plate D up
or down to the required level. In tightening holding nut F l d o not overstress to
avoid nylon slide block hang-ups. Recheck height and for free movement of
slide block D.
On some occasions, a hang-up can occur in this follower because of a weak slide block lever
spring G (Part No. 181985).
FUNCTION
When the buttonhole flag is in raised position (out of service), buttonhole pawl E is s e t in i t s upper
(reverse) storage position holding clutch s t o p C. T h e buttonhole cam driving clutch is disengaged,
allowing the driver to rotate and drive add-on cams while the buttonhole cam remains stationary.
When the buttonhole flag i s pulled down and drawn forward, it turns kick-out shaft F which s e t s
buttonhole pawl E to i t s lower position releasing upper clutch stop C. The clutch engages with
driving hub A, and buttonhole cam B rotates a half revolution until the next clutch stop D is held
by buttonhole pawl E, disengaging the clutch. During this half revolution the buttonhole needle
position follower tracks the first half of buttonhole cam lower track, which has two lobes, to form
the upper crossover stitching and then positions the needle for stitching the left leg of the button-
hole. The lower needle follower tracks the metal zigzag cam to give the 2.5 bight for width of l e f t
leg. T h e upper feed follower tracks the buttonhole cam upper track, and controls the forward feed.
When the end of the left leg of the buttonhole is reached, the buttonhole flag i s pushed back, either
manually by the operator, or automatically by a tab on the buttonhole foot. Kick-out shaft F turns,
positioning buttonhole pawl E to i t s upper position releasing clutch stop D* The clutch engages
and buttonhole cam B rotates a half revolution until the next clutch stop C is held by buttonhole
pawl E, disengaging the clutch, During this second half revolution, the buttonhole needle position
follower tracks the second half of buttonhole cam lower track, which h a s three lobes, to form the
lower crossover stitching and then positions the needle for stitching the right leg of the buttonhole.
The lower needle follower tracks the metal zigzag cam to give the 2.5 bight for width of right leg.
T h e upper feed follower tracks the buttonhole cam upper track and controls the reverse feed.
Therefore, the height of buttonhole pawl E is important to i t s engagement of the high and low clutch
s t o p s C and D. Needle motion must be zeroed out t o insure uniform width of left and right legs.
MACHINE SETTINGS:
3. Stitch Width Dial: 2.5 Bight
4. Stitch Length Dial: Buttonhole
5. Buttonhole Flag: Down and Pushed Back (Reverse F e e d Position)
PREPARATION: Remove face plate, and arm top cover and control panel assembly.
CHECK: Clearance between underside of buttonhole cam and top of buttonhole pawl
should be approximately .062". U s e a 1/16 inch L-shaped Allen hex wrench
a s a feeler gauge and t e s t for clearance
ADJUSTMENT: Two 1/16 inch Allen hex wrenches are required; one for u s e a s a gauge.
1. Position L-shaped wrench under buttonhole cam.
2. Loosen pawl s e t screw and tip pawl upward against L-shaped wrench.
3. T i g h t e n s e t screw and check clearance.
RECHECK: Always t e s t buttonhole performance with the one-step buttonhole foot. T h i s
t e s t establishes the reliability of the various one-step buttonhole components.
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On occasion, cycling occurs buttonhole feeding direction reverses ~rematurely.
On earlier production machines, with tripping lever down and forward check that
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front edge of indicator flag is parallel with front edge of head-end plate. Adjust
with eccentric H. T e s t for interference between flag and face plate after face
plate replacement.
1. Check the "M" or flat kick-out (tripping) spring G setting. Make a t l e a s t five
buttonholes to be sure tripping action is reliable.
2. Check the front end of kick-out shaft for hang-ups o n head-end mounting plate.
If necessary polish either the shaft or plate to insure free-turning action.
3. Check the length of buttonhole using a one-inch button, or a 700 machine
bobbin (which is one inch in diameter). Buttonhole length should be 1.1/8
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-C 1/16 inch. If length is incorrect, form tripping lcver Ic Form lever toward
front of machine to shorten buttonhole; form lever toward rear of machine to
lengthen buttonhole. After forming, re-check system for free operation and
buttonhole length.
BASTING STITCH SYSTEM
NEEDLE BAR RECOIL SPRING
Recoil spring adjusting bracket A must be s e t s o that needle bar clamping stud D has a slight i n t e r
ference with recoil spring C.
MACHINE SETTINGS:

4. Buttonhole Flag: Down and Forward (for visibility)
PREPARATION: Remove face plate.
CHECK: 1. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine until needle bar is at the extreme
top of its stroke.
2. Top of needle bar bracket E should be toward head-end of machine. This puts
the needle in the right position.
3. Needle bar clamping screw D should slightly deflect (lift) recoil spring C
no more than .010 inch.
4. Verify deflection of spring C by rocking hand wheel back and forth. Observe
spring C deflection.
NOTE: 1. If recoilspring C deflection (lift) i s greater than -010 inch it can cause noise.
2. If recoil spring C does not deflect, needle bar latch F does not engage.
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Loosen screw B holding recoil spring bracket A.

2. Using blade of a small screwdriver engaged in opening G, move bracket A
up to decrease deflection, down to increase deflection, of recoil spring C.
3. Tighten screw B.
4. Check for re-latching and/or excessive noise in a l l three needle positions.
NEEDLE BAR LATCH DEFLECTOR PLATE
Needle bar latch deflector plate D is s e t to open needle bar latch C when the lower needle posi-
tion follower is on the low (trough) dwell of the basting stitch cam, when the machine is set for
straight stitching, stitch width dial a t 6 Bight, and needle position dial s e t for center needle. Need-
l e bar latch C must not disengage in right needle or other stitching modes. All testing should be
done a t low speeds. Do not run machine and simultaneously make deflector plate adjustments.
There is high risk of damaging latch assembly.
DOUBLE LATCHING
The following are some of the causes of double latching:

1. Incorrect center needle location.
2. Out-of-parallel wobble plate.
3. Needle, bar,driving ann interfering a t head end.
4. Needle bar driving arm dislocated.
5. Incorrect location of needle bar releasing bracket.
6. Incorrect follower location.
7. Incorrect pendulum timing.
8. Incorrect latch clearance setting.
9. Binding between tongue on latch body and needle bar connecting stud.
10. Binding in needle bar vibrating bracket.
11. Weak, or overstressed, needle bar driving arm tension spring. Replace spring by a new one-
For a complete check for double latching, test in the following modes:
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1. Basting stitch very slow speed and maximum speed. 2. Blindstitch. 3. Featherstitch.
4. Maxi-Stretch stitch add-on cam No. 69.
MACHINE SETTINGS:
1. Panern Selector: Straight Stitch

3. Needle Position Dial: Left
PREPARATION: Remove k c e plate.
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine to release pattern selector release
lever and allow needle bar to position toward face plate with needle bar in up
position.
2 Loosen screws G and H holding latch deflector plate.
3. Move latch deflector plate D to a feather touch against latch tab C.
4. Tighten screws G and H, keeping deflector plate parallel with needle bar
bracket E.
NOTE: Occasionally it may be necessary to position bottom of deflector plate D fur-

ther out to achieve proper latching.
CHECK: 1. Set needle position dial to center. Set stitch width dial to 6 Bight.
2. Run machine a t low speed to check basting stitch performance.
3. If needle bar jiggles up and down, increase recoil spring pressure. If jiggle
persists, check needle bar lifter spring B. If necessary, replace it (Part No.
381586) or shorten i t and recheck positioning of head-end plate.
~ ~ ~ m a d r m r d o u b k i a + e h e ~ ~ f with o L latch
~ ~ kbye needle
o ~ bar
releasing bracket F caused by incorrect setting of needle bar release adjust-
inn bracket A* See Ouick NeedIe Release for adjustment procedure*
5. sG paucm rel;eto; to blind stitch position, aid run the madbe checkto LY
it goes into basting s t i t c h mode. If so, a possible cause at this setting is
wobble ~ l r c cn o c bcinl parallel to c a m stack. See PantUelirm of Wobble
Plate to Cam stack instructions. If wobble plate p a ~ l l e l i s mis satisbatory,
carefully reset latch deflector plate D.
LATCH CARRIER ECCENTRIC
MACHINE SETTINGS:

2. Stitch Width Dial: 0
PREPARATION: Remove face plate.
CHECK: 1. Needle bar latch C must disengage and return into latched position, without
binds, hesitations or malfunction when latch i s released gently.
2. Clearance between underside of latch carrier A and top of connecting stud D
must be .001" to .003" when they are latched together.
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine until needle bar i s a t its lowest posi-
tion.
2. Loosen eccentric hex socket s e t screw E.
3. Set needle position dial to left needle position to provide a c c e s s , between
mounting plate F and needle bar vibrating bracket G to eccentric B.
4. While connecting stud D i s resting on latch carrier A, turn eccentric B until
a clearance of .001" to .003" i s obtained. High point of eccentric B must be
facing needle bar clamping screw.
5. Tighten s e t screw E securely.
6. Check machine in basting stitch, blind stitch, and feather stitch modes.
7. Check quick needle reIease.
HOOK AND FEED TIMING
HOOK TIMING
Before hook timing is attempted, timing belt tension must be correct and set screws tight in the a m
shaft and cam stack driving shaft sprockets. Hook-to-needle relationship must b e correct.
MACHINE SETTINGS:
Pattern Selector: Straight Stitch

Needle Position Dial: Center
Stitch Width Dial: 0 Bight
Needle Size: No. I 8
PREPARATION: 1. Remove bottom and front covers and face plate.

2. Remove needle plate and presser foot.
CHECK: 1. Check hook gear mesh. For adjustments s e e Replacement of Hook.

2. Turn hand wheel toward front until needle bar i s in i t s lowest position.
3. Using a straight edge, observe position of needle bar upper timing mark A
in relation to presser bar bushing B. Turn hand wheel toward front of ma-
chine until needle bar lower timing mark C i s in the same position a s the
upper timing mark was in relation to presser bar bushing B. T h e point of
hookD should be a t center of needle E.
4. If point of hook is not a t center of needle, note the following possible causes:
a. If hook time is slow, up to half an inch, it is a n indication of possible
loose tension of timing belt, or timing belt h a s jumped cogs.
b. If hook time is fast, up to half a n inch, timing belt tension may b e too
tight.
c. When hook time is slow, up to one inch, i t is a n indication that hook drive
shaft sprocket J possibly has slipped.
d. When pendulum timing i s up to 180 degrees out of time, i t indicates that
timing belt has jumped cogs or sprocket h a s turned on hook driving shaft.
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Loosen the two s e t screws in hook drive shaft sprocket J.

2. While maintaining position of needle bar lower timing mark in relation to
presser bar bushing, turn vertical gear F a t hook end of shaft until point of
hookis within width of needle blade.
3. Tighten both s e t screws of sprocket J , making certain that the sprocket i s
clear of bushing I (approximately .010-020 inch) without binding.
4. Check feed timing and adjust if necessary.
FEED TIMING
MACHINE SETTINGS:
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Verify hook timing before attempting any change in feed timing.
2. Feed timing i s checked by means of timing lines on needle bar -- the same
a s hook timing.
3. Loosen both s e t screws in feed lifting cam (eccentric) H.
4. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine until needle bar i s in i t s lowest
position. Observe position of needle bar upper timing mark A in relation to
presser bar bushing B using a straight edge.
5. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine until needle bar lower timing mark C
is i n the same position a s the upper timing mark was in relation t o presser bar
bushing B.
6. Turn feed lifting cam H until timing mark on cam is aligned with timing mark
on feed regulator slide block drive connection G.
7. Tighten both s e t screws in feed lifting cam H and recheck.
8. Check for binding between feed drive eccentric H and connecting link G . ~f
necessary, loosen s e t screw K and move bushing with feed drive shaft left or
right to eliminate binding. Tighten s e t screw.
HOOK-TO-NEEDLE RELATIONSHIP
MACHINE SETTINGS:

4. Needle or Plug Size: 18
PREPARATION: 1. Verify correct needle (or plug) location in round hole needle plate.
2. Remove bottom cover.
3. Remove bobbin.
5. Remove presser foot.
CHECK: 1. Make sure that needle i s straight.

2. Turn hand wheel slowly toward front of machine until point of hook is behind
and in the center of Size 1 8 needle A. Check for slight rub of hook with needle.
3. Set needle position dial to center needle position. Check for maximum clear-
ance of .005" between hook and needle.
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Set needle position dial to right needle position.

2. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine until point of hook i s directly behind
needle A in right needle position.
3. Loosen s e t screw C that holds eccentric bushing B.
4. Insert small screwdriver through access hole in hook into slot in bushing.
Starting with bushing slot at the 6:00 o'clock position, turn eccentric bushing
B counterclockwise (toward 3:00 o'clock position) to decrease clearance, or
clockwise (toward 9:00 o'clock position) to increase clearance, until hook
lightly touches needle. Tighten eccentric bushing s e t screw C.
5. Check setting in center and left needle positions. There should be no more
than .005" clearance between point of hook and needle in left needle posi-
tion, and no interference in center needle position.
6. Point of hook should not strike needle a t any time when the needle i s in the
left and center positions. Readjust i f necessary.
7. Check hook gear mesh and adjust if necessary (see Hook Removal and Re-
placement procedure).
ALPHA FEED
INTRODUCTION
T h e Alpha F e e d system was first used in German machines. Later, it was incorporated in the 750
and 500 s e r i e s machines.
T h e Alpha F e e d system i s designed to provide a compact feed system with the same feeding quali-
t i e s i n cylinder bed machines a s those available in flat bed machines.
T h e system h a s a more elliptical feed path than the previous feed systems. T h i s more elliptical
path allows a longer duration of feed contact above the needle plate to provide improved handling
of s h e e r and medium weight fabrics.
FUNCTION
Power for the Alpha F e e d system is derived, by means of a cogged belt, from the arm shaft sprocket
and transferred through the hook driving shaft to the feed driving gear train. T h e gear train drives
the feed cam. S e e illustration.
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Three connecting links a s l i d e block connection, a f e e d bar connection, and a feed lifting fork- a r e
timed from the feed cam and interlocked to furnish the required feeding action. T h e whole f e e d
system operates from the feed bar ( P a r t No. 174243).
At the right end, the feed bar s w i v e l s from a hinged s t u d supported by cone bearings whose loca-
tion is very critical to straight feeding. Equally important i s the ability of the feed bar to pulse
up and down on the hinge stud.
At the l e f t end, the feed dog carrier (holder) holds the feed dog. T h i s i s where, when a l l p a r t s of
the system a r e working properly, the proper feeding action is delivered.
T h e feed carrier r e l i e s on i t s proper performance on the compensating link ( P a r t No. 174216) main-
taining a straight feeding path when carrying the fabric. Any s t i c k i n e s s or hang-ups in this com-
ponent c a n c a u s e various forms of "tear drop" feeding.
T h e feed bar spring exerts a pressure on the entire linkage to insure a positive feeding action.
PREPARATION: Remove bottom cover.
CHECK: Before making adjustments, check the following Alpha Feed bearing points:
1. Pivot bearings for looseness or binding.

2. Presence of pulse movement of feed bar on hinge stud.
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3. Feed carrier absence of vertical looseness.
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4. Feed slide block and feed regulator absence of looseness or binding.
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5. Feed connecting links minimum looseness.
6 , Looseness of movable feed dog leg on hinge stud.
7. F e e d dog legs a r e parallel both horizontally and vertically.
NEEDLE PLATE MAGNET HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Turn hand wheel to bring feed dog to i t s lowest point, to prevent possible
interference.
2. Loosen needle plate magnet pin s e t screws A and B .
3. Seat needle plate firmly against bed casting by holding fingers over needle
plate and needle plate magnet pins.
4. Tighten set screws A and B.
5. Check for any tilting movement of needle plate, and readjust if necessary.
FEED DOG CENTRALIZING
MACHINE SETTINGS:
Stitch Length Dial: 1 2 to 15
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine until feed dog C i s a t i t s highest
point.
2. Loosen s e t screw E that holds feed bar pivot hinge eccentric F.
3. Turn feed bar pivot hinge eccentric F with 5/16" wrench until feed dog C i s
centrally located i n needle plate s l o t s (left to right).
4. Tighten s e t screw E.
5. Check for binding or looseness at feed connecting link and eccentric.
6. Check for correct positioning of feed regulator,
FEED DOG THROW
MACHINE SETTINGS:
Stitch Length Dial: 6
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine until center bar D of feed dog is in
i t s most forward position in center slot of needle plate.
2. Loosen s e t screw H holding feed bar connection eccentric G and turn eccen-
tric G until center bar D of feed dog i s as c l o s e a s possible to needle plate
without striking it.
3. Tighten s e t screw H.
FEEDDOG HEIGHT
MACHINE SETTINGS:
Stitch Length Dial: 6
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine until feed dog L i s a t i t s highest
point.
2. Loosen set screw J holding feed lifting eccentric I and turn feed lifting eccen-
tric I until top of feed dog L is .040" to .043" above needle plate K. Tighten
s e t screw J.
3. Recheck feed dog height.
FEED CONTROL CAM SUPPORT (LATER PRODUCTION MACHINES)
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Loosen screw L.

2. Push feed control cam support K, feather lightly, into contact with feed con-
trol cam M.
3. Tighten screw L.
ALPHA FEED ZEROING
CHECK: 1. Remove needle.

2. 1nstall a general purpose foot.
3. Place a 6" x 9" sheet of paper on the throat plate.
4. Lower presser f o o t
5. Set stitch length dial to zero. Set stitch width dial to 0 Bight, set pattern
selector to straight stitch, s e t needle position dial to center needle.
6. Run machine a t full speed. There should be no forward or reverse feed.
On occasion, there may be a machine where absolute zero feed may be difficult
to achieve. In such cases, forward paper movement must not exceed 1/4 inch
in fifteen seconds.
ADJUSTMENT: 1. Loosen slotted screw N on side of Scimitar , and hex socket screw 0 in
Scimitar.
2. Position machine a t edge of table to provide two handed adjusting clearance
a s shown.
3. Insert hex wrench in thrust collar P to left of Scimitar. DO NOT LOOSEN
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SCREW the wrench is to be used a s a turning handle.
4. Insert hex wrench into hex socket screw 0 in Scimitar.
5. Run machine a t full speed and watch movement of paper.
6. While holding Scimitar steady, turn thrust collar P up or down to achieve zero
feed motion.
7. When there is no feed motion, tighten Scimitar hex socket screw 0 and then
slotted screw N on side of Scimitar.
CAUTION: Be careful not to cause binding of linkage by left or right shifting

of Scimitar.
8. Recheck for zero feed.
NOTE: Make sure thrust collar i s not left a t an angle that would cause i t to
interfere with bottom cover. Reset collar to ensure adequate clearance.
CAM CONTROLLED (FLEXI) FEED SYSTEM
FUNCTION
Cam controlled feed, popularly called flexi feed, provides feed motions, forward and reverse, by
means of four built-in steel feed cams located under the plastic cam stack. Lower feed follower B
tracks these cams to produce, via "forging" C, the yellow patterns illustrated on the stitch pattern
index panel. Stitch length dial D, ell ow area (6-to-8), provides the coupling forward action in the
feed system.
In the case of the four add-on flexi cams, upper feed follower A r a c k s the flexi cam feed path, to
exert the feed motion via "forging" C to the feed regulator mechanism and the Alpha feed.
There are two patterns on each add-on flexi and fashion stitch cam. Two pairs of tracks are em-
ployed on the flexi stitch cams, one pair to produce each desired pattern. The lower track (E or H)
of a pair of tracks controls needle swing motion; the upper track (F or G) of a pair controls the feed
motion. In other words, the two outside tracks (top and bottom) control needle motion and the two
inside paths control feed motion. There are two single tracks (outside) on each fashion stitch cam,
one track to produce each desired pattern by controlling needle motion only, there being no feed
tracks (the feed follower rides "in storage" between the two needle position tracks).
The interlocking action of the cam controlled (flexi) feed with Alpha feed calls for a careful study
of the exact nature of a problem before attempting corrective action. Hence, the need for sequential
tests to isolate the source of the feed problem.
On a correctly adjusted machine, when feed controls are s e t for flexi stitching at 0 Bight, the ma-
chine produces two penetrations forward and one penetration in reverse. The reverse penetration
enters the previous hole.
When the stitch length dial is s e t to six stitches to the inch, properly adjusted flexi feed produces
twelve to fourteen flexi stitches to the inch or five to seven complete patterns to the inch.
If a functional problem arises in flexi stitch performance, i t i s necessary to run through a sequen-
tial check-out of the feed system to isolate the source of malfunction.
FLEX1 FEED ZEROING
PREPARATION: I . Remove a l l covers.

2. Insert a s i z e 14 needle in needle holder.
SEQUENTIAL CHECK:
1. Correct centrality of feed dog in needle plate slots.
2. Correct feed throw, front-to-back in needle plate.
3. Correct setting of needle plate magnets.
4. Correct height of feed dog on stitch length 6.
5. Correct feed time.
6. Correct presser bar pressure, alignment and height.
7. Verify that gear rack teeth A are correctly meshed on feed control bracket linkage a s shown in
illustration.
8. With presser bar up, verify that Scimitar swings freely and does not hang up.
9. Ability to obtain not l e s s than s i x stitches to the inch forward and ten stitches in reverse. Use
paper perforation t e s t to verify feeding quality.
10. Paper test Alpha feed for zero feed motion.
11. Paper t e s t for correct pendulum timing of both built-in cams and buttonhole cam.
12. Correct feed follower clearance.
MACHINE SETTINGS:
1. Patternselector: Feather Stitch
3. Stitch Length Dial: 6
4. Balance Dial: Neutral
5. Needle Size 1 4
ADJUSTMENT: Later production machines -

1. P l a c e a 6" x 9" sheet of paper on the needle plate and lower presser foot.
2. Run machine slowly and watch needle perforations.
3. A correctly adjusted machine should produce two penetrations forward and
one in reverse. T h e reverse penetration should enter the previous hole.
4. Loosen lock nut C on cam control feed lever plate B.
5. Turn adjusting screw stud D clockwise to lengthen stitch length in reverse,
and counterclockwise to lengthen forward stitch. When setting i s balanced,
hold screw stud D and tighten lock nut C. Recheck balance of flexi stitch.
Earlier production machines -

1. Same a s for later production machines.
3. Same a s for later production machines,
4. Loosen lock nut E on feed adjusting screw stud.
5. T o increase feed in reverse, back off adjusting nut F (clockwise rotation).
T o shorten feed in reverse, tighten adjusting nut F (counterclockwise rota-
tion). When setting is balanced, hold adjusting nut F anw tighten lock nut E.
Recheck balance of flexi stitch.
When flexi feed balance is difficult t o zero-out, verify zero Alpha feed, pen-
dulum timing, and stitch length settings.
STITCH LENGTH SETTING
ADJUSTMENT: ' 1. Set stitch length dial to 6.

2. Make seven paper perforations. T h e s e perforations should measure one inch
and s i x stitches.
3. If the seven perforations measure l e s s than one inch, loosen screw B, adjust
feed lever bracket s t o p A and recheck.
4. If the seven perforations measure more than one inch, loosen screw E on stitch
reversing crank lever D.
5. Hold reverse lever shaft stud F against end of slot (do not move Scimitar).
6. Insert two strips of paper or a .005" shim between reversing crank lever D
and reversing button shaft C. Tighten screw E. This clearance prevents bind-
ing of stud F against end of slot i n linkage.
RECHECK: T e s t for s i x stitches per inch. T e s t for ten stitches per inch i n reverse. If cam
controlled feed balance is reset after adjusting stitch length setting, the stitch
length setting must be rechecked.

If after making the adjustments prescribed there i s still evidence of malfuncaon, check the fol-
lowing:
1. Feed regulqor for looseness or wear between slideway and slideblock.

2, Scimitar for hang-ups. It may be binding because of misalignment in the feed control lever group.
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3. Feed balancing lever and eccentric binding.
4. Check for misalignment of feed control follower shaft (Part No. 181943) i n "forging" (Part No.
381772).
5. Weak (broken) feed regulator shaft tension spring (Part No, 181906).
ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLE SYSTEM CHECK
MACHINE SETTINGS:
2. Stitch Width Dial: Buttonhole
3, Stitch Length Dial: Buttonhole
5. Buttonhole Flag: Down and Forward
6, Needle Size: 14
7. Feed Balance Dial: Neutral
PREPARATION: 1. Attach one-step buttonhole foot.

2. Insert 900 series machine bobbin, which measures one inch, into button car-
rier and slide clamp to secure button.
3. Slide a sheet of paper 6" x 9" under buttonhole foot.
CHECK: Run machine slowly, watching the needle perforations a t the cross-over and
formation of left leg. Observe tripping action and the reverse step, Complete
buttonhole, Check the following:
1. Upper and lower cross-overs must span width of left and right buttonhole legs.
2. Spacing of stitching in each leg is controlled by balance dial. If spacing can-
not be balanced with dial, make note of this for corrective adjustment.
3. Cutting space between the legs should be uniform. Any "teardropping",
illustration A, is an indication of looseness in Alpha Feed System - feed
carrier, pivot bearings, no pulsing action on feed bar hinge stud, sticky com-
pensating link.
4. Cycling -- reversing direction of feed before leg is completed calls for reset-
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ting of tripper spring M type or flat spring, B.
ADJUSTMENT: T h e primary function of the feed balance dial is to achieve buttonhole balance
in neutral position of the dial. This quality of balance provides a greater range
of balance adjustment for balancing add-on cam patterns, which call for a com-
bination of balance dial and stitch length dial adjustments.
Later production machines -

1. Set controls in buttonhole mode.
2. Set feed balance dial C to neutral.
3. Make buttonhole paper perforation test to establish which leg is out of bal-
lance.
4. Loosen s e t screw D holding slotted eccentric shaft E on top of forging.
5. Turn eccentric shaft E a small corrective amount until desired feed is ob-
tained,
6. Tighten s e t screw D.
Earlier production machines -

4. Loosen screw F on top of upper feed follower.
5 , Turn eccentric nut G a small amount. Tighten screw F each time paper test
is made for check of balance.
6. Recheck by Sew-In T e s t with three-ply muslin and polyester thread.

Fauity adjustments in feed system affect:
Buttonhole balance.
Pattern shape balance.
Flexi stitching.
Fashion pattern shapes.
Button sewing.
BOBBIN CASE THREAD CLEARANCE
INTRODUCTION
This procedure is covered in four major stages. Each stage provides instructions which must be
followed in the sequence given. The following is a brief description of each stage and i t s coverage:
BOBBIN CASE INSPECTION AND PRELIMINARY ADJUSTMENTS

Position Plate and Bobbin C a s e Removal
Bobbin Case Inspection
Causes of Bobbin C a s e Damage
Operating Quality T e s t s
Mandatory Replacement of Damaged Parts
Modification Kit, Part No. 382445, Bobbin C a s e Position Plate and Adjusting Stud
Position Plate Cushion Spring Adjustment
Replacement of Bobbin Case
Replacement of Bobbin C a s e Position Plate
Bobbin C a s e Radial Alignment with Needle
BOBBIN WINDING ADJUSTMENTS

Later Production Actuating Lever Assembly
Earlier Production Actuating Lever Assembly
Causes and Indications of Bobbin Winding Failures
POSITION FINGER AND BOBBIN CASE POSITION PLATE ADJUSTMENTS

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Position Finger Height anbRaXaTSettings- ---

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Bobbin Case Position P l a t e Height, Later and Earlier Production Machines
FINAL CHECK O F BOBBIN CASE THREAD CLEARANCES

Position Finger Requirements
Actuating Lever Requirements
Position Plate Requirements
BOBBIN CASE INSPECTION AND PRELIMINARY ADJUSTMENTS
PREPARATION: 1. Remove bottom cover.

3. Remove bed slide.
Position plate and bobbin c a s e removal, later production machines -
1. T o remove the bobbin case without affecting thread clearance, hold rear eleva-
tor screw B in position with hex-head wrench and do not turn screw. Remove
locknut A.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE OR TURN ANY OTHER SCREWS IN THE CENTAUR HOOK
AREA.
2. Remove "E" ring D from eccentric adjusting stud C, and remove bobbin c a s e
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3. Remove bobbin case.

Position plate and bobbin c a s e removal, earlier production machines -
1. T o remove tlie bobbin c a s e without affecting thread clearance, hold rear eleva-
tor screw G in position with hex-head wrench and do not turn screw. Remove
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locknut F. Remove bed slide spring I if present.
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NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE OR TURN ANY OTHER SCREWS IN THE CENTAUR HOOK
AREA.
2. Lift bobbin c a s e position plate H from machine.
3. Remove bobbin case.
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BOBBIN CASE INSPECTION AND PRELIMINARY ADJUSTMENTS (CONT.)
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Bobbin c a s e inspection. Check bobbin c a s e for
1. Pit marks on top shelf of bobbin case.D.
2 . Grooving a t hook entry area (loop separator point F) on underside.
3. Distorted tension springs B.
4, Insufficient clearance between tension bracket E and vertical wall C.
5. Tightness of tension bracket screw or screws G.
Causes of bobbin c a s e damage -
1. Damage to the bobbin c a s e i s caused by the hook when the bobbin c a s e mi-
grates into the hook path. Bobbin c a s e migration is caused by thread build-up,
resulting from improper threading or winding, and the bobbin c a s e position
plate lifting and permitting the bobbin c a s e to move into the hook path.
2. Damage to tension spring B i s caused by careless removal of loaded bobbin
from bobbin c a s e .
Operating quality tests -
1. Thread should enter tension springs smoothly without snagging.
2. With bobbin c a s e correctly mounted in machine, test for ability to thread
bobbin c a s e from "1" to "2" using a loaded bobbin.
3. T e s t for uniformity of tension, with bobbin case in machine, by drawing thread
slowly through tension. There should be no change in "feel" of pull.
4. T e s t for cogging of bobbin, when bobbin c a s e i s in machine, by drawing thread
through tension from a bobbin loaded with only 2 or 3 yards of thread.
5. Check all areas of bobbin case, where thread loop p a s s e s , to be sure there
are no sharp corners to snag the thread loop.
6. Check to be sure a rubber friction washer i s on tension adjustment screw A.
7 . Check for sufficient clearance, .010", between tension bracket E and verti-
cal wall C of bobbin case.
Mandatory replacement of damaged parts -
If damage i s observed or operating quality i s incorrect, it i s not only a matter
of good service but it i s MANDATORY that both the bobbin c a s e and position
plate be replaced by modification kit, Part No. 382445.
Modification Kit, Part No. 382445, Bobbin C a s e Position P l a t e and Eccentric
Adjusting Stud, illustration H -
This kit, h a s been developed for installation in earlier production machines
to prevent recurrence of bobbin c a s e damage.
Bobbin c a s e damage i s caused by the bobbin c a s e position plate lifting and
permitting the bobbin c a s e to migrate into the path of the hook,
Bobbin c a s e position plate lifting i s eliminated by replacing the original
bobbin c a s e position plate, and eccentric adjusting stud, by those included
in the modification kit.
The modified eccentric adjusting stud h a s a retaining ring to maintain a finn
hold on the bobbin c a s e position plate, and prevent i t from lifting when ec-
centric adjusting stud i s properly seated. A new one-piece bobbin c a s e posi-
tion plate i s used with the modified eccentric adjusting stud.
To provide a complete service package, the kit includes the following parts:
Part No. 181553 Bobbin C a s e
Part No. 381849 Position P l a t e
Part No. 181556-001 Eccentric Stud
Part No. 151576 Eccentric Stud Retaining Ring
Part No. 3 541 50-452 Position P l a t e Elevator Screw
Part No. 381708 Slide Plate Spring
The new position plate screw has a plastic "torque patch" on the thread to
achieve a snug fit when it i s screwed into the bed casting. The snug fit of
the screw ensures stability of thread clearance settings.
T h e s l i d e plate spring is included to allow for its absence or loss after re-
moval of the original parts.
After installacion of the Lit, shcck and adjust thread clearances using later
production machine procedures.
LATER PRODUCTION MACHINES -

Position Plate Cushion Spring Adjustment:
1. Check for clearance of .020-.025" between vertical edge of position plate I
and cushion spring M.
2. Loosen clamping screw J that holds cushion spring M and move spring until
a clearance of .020-.025" i s obtained.
3. Tighten clamping screw J and recheck clearance. Point L of spring must not
overlap edge K of position plate. It should b e flush to .015" below edge of
position plate.
Replacement of Bobbin Case:

Replace bobbin c a s e on left s i d e of hook race s o that the vertical edge of the
position finger retains the bobbin case.
Bobbin Case Position P l a t e Replacement:

1. Replace bobbin c a s e position plate I on rear elevator screw D.
2. Replace bed slide spring E if using old design spring.
3. Replace E ring G on eccentric stud F.
4. Thread lock nut C on position plate rear elevator screw D.
5. Hold position plate rear elevator screw D with hex wrench and tighten lock
nut C to pinch tightness.
Bobbin Case Radial AIignment with Needle:

1. Set needle position dial to center needle.
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2. Set stitch width dial to 0 Bight.
3. Insert a Size 18 needle into needle clamp and turn hand wheel toward t h e
front of t h e machine until t h e needle is in the lowest position. I n this posi-
tion, score mark B o n bobbin c a s e should be in line with needle A. If score
mark B is to the left or the right of the needle blade, make the adjustment
described i n the s t e p s that follow.
4. Loosen s e t screw H that holds eccentric adjusting stud F.
5. Align score mark B on bobbin c a s e with needle, and turn eccentric adjusting
stud F until position plate cushion spring M is touching heel N of bobbin case,
6. Tighten s e t screw H that holds adjusting stud F.
7. Tighten lock nut C.
EARLIER PRODUCTION MACHINES -

Position P l a t e Cushion Spring Adjustment:
1. Check for clearance of .020-.025" between vertical edge of position plate H
and cushion spring L.
2. Loosen clamping screw I that holds cushion spring L and move spring until
a clearance of ,020-.025" is obtained.
3. Tighten clamping screw I and recheck clearance. Point K of spring must not
overlap edge J of position plate. It should be flush to .015" below.
Replacement of Bobbin Case:

. Replace bobbin c a s e on left s i d e of hook race s o that the vertical edge of the
position finger retains the bobbin case.
Bobbin C a s e Position P l a t e Replacement:

1. S e a t bobbin c a s e position plate H in machine, making s u r e i t s e a t s properly
over rear elevator screw D and adjusting stud F.
2. Replace bed slide spring E, i f using old design spring,
3. Thread lock nut C on position plate rear elevator screw D.
4. Hold position plate rear elevator screw D with hex wrench and tighten lock
nut C to pinch tightness.
Bobbin C a s e Radial Alignment with Needle:

1. Set needle position dial to center needle.
2. Set stitch width d i a l to 0 Bight.
3. Insert a Size 1 8 needle into needle clamp and turn hand wheel toward the
front of the machine until the needle i s a t the lowest position. In this posi-
tion, score mark B on bobbin c a s e should b e i n line with needle A. If s c o r e
mark B is to the left or the right of the needle blade, make the adjusunent
described in the s t e p s that follow.
4. Loosen s e t screw G that holds eccentric adjusting stud F.
5. Align score mark B on bobbin c a s e with needle, and turn eccentric adjusting
stud F until position plate cushion spring L is touching heel M of bobbin c a s e .
6. Tighten s e t screw G that holds adjusting stud F.
7. Tighten lock nut C.
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BOBBIN WINDING ADJUSTMENTS
Later production machines have an actuating lever shaft with a flat a t the lever (top) end, and a
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lifting cam with two s e t screws. Earlier production machines have an actuating lever shaft with a
flat a t the bottom end, and a lifting cam with one s e t screw.
PREPARATION: 1. Remove bottom cover. 1

3. Remove bed slide.
ADJUSTMENT: Later Production Machines,
Actuating Lever Radial Position and Bobbin Driver Height Setting -
1. Remove bobbin A from bobbin case.
2. Hold actuating lever D in sew position; loosen two hex head screws K in
bobbin driver lifting cam J (make sure that. bobbin driver lifting cam is in
sew position).
3. Move actuating lever D until winding guide F straddles outer edge E of bob-
bin case.
4. While holding actuating lever D down and in s t e p 3 position, s l i d e lifting
cam J up or down on actuating lever shaft L uotil bobbin driver I i s .002" t o
.008" below hook (pull-off) surface G.
5. Tighten both hex head screws K and recheck. If bobbin driver I is too high
i t will s n a g thread during sewing. See illustration H.
6. Replace bobbin A in bobbin c a s e .
Later Production Machines,
Actuating Lever Height Setting -
1. P l a c e actuating lever D in s e w position.
2. Loosen hex head screw C in collar of actuating lever D.
3. R a i s e actuating lever D and place a .008" to .012" shim B between u n d e r
s i d e of lever D and top surface of bobbin A. S e e note below.
4. Move actuating lever D down until it r e s t s on shim B, tighten hex head screw C
and remove shim.
Earlier Production Machines,

Actuating Lever Vertical Height and Radial Setting - .*-
1. P l a c e actuating lever D in s e w position and make sure that bobbin driver

lifting cam J (on the underside of the bed) is i n sew position.
2. Loosen hex head screw C in collar of actuating lever D.
3. R a i s e actuating lever D and place a .008" to .012" shim B between u n d e r
s i d e of lever and top surface of bobbin A. S e e note below.
4. Move lever D until the winding guide F straddles the outer edge E of the
bobbin c a s e in s e w position.
5. Tighten hex head screw C securely and remove shim B.
6. Check operation of actuating lever.
Earlier Production Machines, Bobbin Driver Height Setting -
1. Remove bobbin A from bobbin c a s e and s e t actuating lever D i n s e w position.
2. Hold actuating lever D in s e w position and loosen hex head screw K i n bob-
-.%- _ driver lifting cam J.
3. While holding actuating lever D down and in s e w position, slide lifting cam J
up or down on actuating lever shaft L until bobbin driver I is .002" t o .008"
below hook (pull-off) surface G.
4. Tighten hex head screw K and recheck. If bobbin driver is too high, i t will
s n a g thread during sewing. See illustration H.
5. Replace bobbin A in bobbin case.
NOTE: If difficulty is encountered when winding hea* duty threads, i t may be neces-
sary to increase thread clearance to .010" to .014". .
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BOBBIN WINDING ADJUSTMENTS (CONT.)
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C a u s e s a n d Indications of Bobbin Winding Failure
1. An actuating lever s e t too low prevents thread from entering s l o t on top of
bobbin.
NOTE: T h i s condition can a l s o trap the needle thread loop a t either the winding
0 7-@l - guide or .under the actuating lever during sewing.

2. An actuating lever s e t too high c r e a t e s "bird-nesting" of thread under bobbin.
NOTE: T h i s condition a l s o c a u s e s needle thread to "lasso" the bobbin during
high speed sewing and may interfere with closing of bed slide.
3. Incorrect actuating lever radial setting d o e s not allow thread to p a s s bet-
ween tension spring bracket and s i d e wall of bobbin c a s e .
4. Bobbin driver s e t too high upsets tolerance between actuating lever and bob-
bin, and c a u s e s snagging or breaking of thread during sewing.
5. Bobbin driver s e t too low creates chatter and does not engage properly with
bobbin in winding cycle.
POSITION FINGER AND BOBBIN CASE POSITION PLATE ADJUSTMENTS
Position Finger Height Setting -

CAUTION: At this time do not loosen slotted screw D (left hand thread).
CHECK: Check for a clearance of .008" to .012" between the top surface of bobbin
c a s e C and the underside of position finger B.
ADJUSTMENT: -
S e t hook point to 7:00 9:00 position. Turn elevator screw A with a 1/16"
Allen hex wrench until a clearance of ,008" to .012" is obtained between the
top surface of bobbin c a s e C and the underside of position finger B.
NOTE: If difficulty is encountered when sewing with heavy duty threads, i t may be
necessary to increase thread clearance to .010" to .014".
Position Finger Radial Setting -

CHECK: With heel G of bobbin c a s e resting against position plate cushion spring H,
check for a clearance of .010" to .014" between the vertical edge F of the
bobbin c a s e wall and the vertical edge of position finger E.
ADJUSTMENT: -
1. S e t hook point I to 7:00 9:00 position.
2. Turn slotted, left hand thread, screw D clockwise to loosen.
3. Adjust position finger E for a clearance of .010" to .014" between the vertical.
edge F of the bobbin c a s e wall and the vertical edge of the position finger E.
4. securely tighten slotted screw D (turn counterclockwise).
NOTE: P l a c e the blade of a small screwdriver between the back of position finger E
and the casting to hold position finger E in place while tightening slotted
screw D. Recheck vertical clearance after tightening screw D.
POSITION FINGER AND BOBBIN CASE POSITION PLATE ADJUSTMENTS (CONT.)
Bobbin Case Position P l a t e Height -
ADJUSTMENT: Later Production Machines (Eccentric Stud with "E" Clip),
Sequential Order of Position Plate Height Adjustment:
1. Loosen eccentric adjusting stud s e t screw I.
2. Loosen lock nut C on rear elevator screw D.
3. Set hook point E to 3:00 position.
4. Set height of position plate a t feed dog end A to .008" to ,012" clearance
between position plate and bobbin c a s e B. Use rear elevator screw D to
adjust the height. Clearance must be checked with lock nut C firmly secured.
5. Set height of position pla+te J a t cushion spring end for clearance of .008" to
.012" between underside K of position plate and top of bobbin c a s e tension
bracket M. Use center elevator screw F t o make this clearance setting.
6. P r e s s lightly against top of eccentric stud G to s e a t retaining "E" ring H
on position plate J. Be very careful not to depress the position plate a t heelK.
When the clearances are correct, tighten s e t screw I to secure eccentric stud G.
7. Recheck radial position of bobbin c a s e and reset if necessary.
8. Recheck both front and rear vertical clearances and reset if necessary.
Earlier Production Machines, Position Plate Height Adjustment,

Feed Dog End - 7
1. Set hook point R to 3:00
2. Loosen lock nut P on and turn screw Q until a clearance
of .008" to .012" is bobbin c a s e shelf 0 and the under-
sideof position plate N (feed dog end).
3. Hold rear elevator screw Q in position and tighten locknut P. 9 .v
4. Recheck clearance.
Cushion Spring End -

Turn center elevator screw S with 1/16 inch hex wrench until a clearance of
.008" to ,012'' is obtained between the top surface of tension bracket U and
the underside of position plate T.
Recheck both front and rear vertical clearances and reset if necessary.
FINAL CHECK OF BOBBIN CASE THREAD CLEARANCES
Position Finger Requirements (Hook in 7:00 t o 3:00 Position):

1. Alignment with bobbin c a s e score mark.
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2. Thread clearance horizontal and vertical.
3. Absence of burrs and roughness.
Actuating Lever Requirements:

1. Bobbin driver height.
2. Radial setting.
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3. Vertical thread clearance in sew position.
Bobbin C a s e Position Plate Requirements (Hook in 3:00 Position):

1. Thread clearance a t cushion spring end.
2. Thread clearance a t feed dog end.
TENSION MODULE
The tension module supplies two separate tension values:

1. Pre-tension of 5 to 15 grams for winding of bobbins.
2. Sewing tension of 5 to 490 grams (tension dial setting 0-9).
Before attempting any corrective changes, be sure that pressure on pull-pin in tension assembly i s
released when tension dial is turned to "0" position or when presser bar i s raised.
When presser bar is raised or tension dial is s e t t o "OM, the pre-tension supplies 5 to 15 grams of
control on the needle thread. Bobbins that are soft to the fingernail t e s t or have snarled coils of
thread signify very low or non-existent pre-tension values.
Excessive pre-tension can c a u s e thread breakage.
PREPARATION: Remove face plate, and arm top cover and control panel.
ADJUSTMENT
PRE-TENSION
1. Remove thread guard screw A, swingout and remove thread guard (plastic) B.
2. Loosen outer nut hex socket .050" s e t screw C and unscrew outer nut D.
3. ~ i t h b a l d e s - ~ r u a reversible
rc pliers, remove inner nut (cap) E.
4. Remove slotted friction washer F.
5. Turn pre-tension spring adjusting nut G clockwise t o increase tension and counterclockwise to
decrease tension.
6. T e s t by drawing thread through tension d i s c s for a barely perceptible drag.
7. Replace slotted friction washer F and inner nut E.
8. Recheck amount of pre-tension to be sure pressure of inner nut E h a s not cocked pre-tension
nut G.
9. Thread outer nut D and test for .020" clearance between center d i s c I and left tension d i s c H.
When this clearance is achieved fasten .050" hex socket s e t screw C in outer nut D.
NOTE: More than .020" clearance between center and left tension d i s c s allows thread
to locate outside left tension disc.
DIAL TENSION
Before attempting to make any corrective changes in tension, make sure tension release is working
correctly.
If between "0" and "1" there is no appreciable change in tension, turn dial from "0" to "9" and
note a t what numeral tension begins to increase, and make adjustments a s follows -
If tension does not appear before "4" or "5":
1. Return dial t o "1".

2. Loosen nut J and turn tension regulating slide adjusting screw K a "hair" amount, until 15
to 30 grams of tension i s felt a t this point.
3. Hold adjusting screw K and tighten nut J.
If tension a t "9" seems to be below 490 grams:
1. Loosen nut M and turn tension spring screw L to achieve the minimum tension of 490 grams.
2. While holding tension spring screw L, securely tighten nut M.
3. Recheck setting a t tension dial setting of "1".
SECTION 3.
PARTS REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
GENERAL
T h i s section covers the procedure for the removal of covers, dials, major components, and modules.
T h e sequence of the s t e p s of procedure is arranged to s a v e time in removal and replacement work,

and to avoid, a s much a s possible, upsetting critical adjustments. For example, a method of arm
shaft removal and replacement is described that avoids disturbing the pendulum, hook and feed
timing. The hook shaft removal and replacement procedure avoids disturbing the pendulum timing.
T h e removal and replacement of major components or modules unavoidably upsets some adjust-
ments. Before proceeding to the final adjustments:
1. Verify all interlocking adjustments.
2. Proper sequence of adjustments must be observed, as referenced in the replacement procedure.
Failure to u s e the sequential checklist may:

1. Upset previous adjustments.
2. Create new functional faults.
3. Increase the number of readjustments required to put the machine in proper working order.
IMPORTANT
FAILURE T O FOLLOW THE SEQUENTIAL ORDER O F ADJUSTMENTS CAN RESULT
IN SELF-DEFEATING EFFORT AND TIME CONSUMING READJUSTMENTS.
Adjustments that are minor are given in the replacement procedure to reduce cross-referencing.
If a later type component is installed in a n earlier production machine, the later production ma-
chine adjustment procedure must be used.
FACE PLATE
REMOVAL: 1. Raise arm top cover A.
2. Remove screw B in upper left corner of control panel and screw C under arm
a t rear of needle end of machine.
3. E a s e face plate off by gently pulling it straight off to the left a s illustrated.
NOTE: Early production machines require removal of arm top cover before removing
face plate.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Lower buttonhole flag D.

2. Align face plate pin E with hole in arm casting and e a s e face plate into posi-
tion.
3. Replace screws A and C that hold face plate; raise buttonhole flag D.
ARMTOPCOVER ANDCONTROLPANEL ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL: 1. Open ann top cover F.
2. Lift pattern selector dial G straight up.
3. P r e s s tab H of pattern selector release dial I toward center of dial.
4. Hold tab H i n this position and rotate dial I counterclockwise and lift dial
straight up.
5. Remove three screws J from control panel.
6. T i l t and lift control panel toward the front of the machine and lift assembly
off machine. Note that the control panel i s held by a split pin K that snaps
into a bracket underneath the control panel.
NOTE: Later production machines require removal of the face plate t o remove the arm
top cover and control panel assembly.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Hold arm top cover assembly in tilted position a s illustrated being careful t o
properly engage control panel with pattern index panel and pattern index panel
backing (diffuser) plate. Lower assembly into position until control panel
split pin snaps into place.
2. Replace three screws J.
3. Insert pattern selector release dial I with handle of dial pointing toward one
o'clock and rotate dial clockwise to engage tab H.
4. Replace pattern selector dial G.
5. On later production machines, replace face plate.
NOTE: If tab H on pattern selector release lever dial body is broken, a repair can be
made with a 1/16" x 9/16" roll pin. When replacing the pattern selector
release lever dial I on the dial body, secure i t in place by pushing roll pin L
into groove M in dial body. T h i s method of repair does not require removal of
the bight module. However, if the bight module i s removed for servicing, a
new dial body must be installed.
BOTTOMCOVER
REMOVAL: 1. Lay machine on i t s back on a soft cloth, remove center screw A and four
cushion screws B.
2. Draw bottom cover off the machine.
NOTE: If work is t o be done on machine, mount the four bed cushions and s c r e w s on
l e g s of machine t o avoid resting the machine on the motor when machine is
in the upright position.
REPLACEMENT: Replacement is the same a s removal but in reverse order.
NEEDLE POSITION DIAL

REMOVAL: 1. P u l l out bight dial C.
2. Rotate Tru-arc ring D until both legs of ring a r e parallel to flat, E on shaft.
3. Lift needle position dial straight up.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Rotate Tru-arc ring D until both legs of ring a r e parallel to f l a t E on shaft.
2. P u s h needle position d i a l on to shaft. Rotate Tm-arc ring D half a turn to
secure dial.
3. Line u p locating hole F in bight dial C with pin G and push d i a l on to its
shaft.
PATTERN INDEX PANEL AND POINTER
REMOVA#L: 1. Remove arm top cover and control panel assembly.
2. Lift out pattern index panel.
3. Scribe a line a t point A on pattern selector slide rack B a s a guide for re-
placing pointer C in the same location. Remove two screws D and pointer
C.
4. Lift out pattern index panel backing (diffuser) plate E.
REPLACEMENT: Replacement i s the same a s removal except in reverse order.
Be sure to:
Replace pointer on pattern selector slide rack where guide line was scribed.
STITCH LENGTH DIAL RING

REMOVAL: 1. Place vinyl, leather or cloth on bed to protect finish. Rest screwdriver on
bed and place blade in recess F provided and lift to free bezel ring. Note
the locating boss below number 1 2 stitch position on dial.
2. Pick ring straight up.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Align locating boss G with matching cutout H under front cover.
2. Press ring straight down on cover until it is firmly seated and locating boss
i s in cutout.
HAND WHEEL (LATER PRODUCTION MACHINES)
REMOVAL: 1. Remove arm top cover and control panel assembly.
2. Turn hand wheel toward t h e front of the machine until hole .in sprocket is
visible.
3. Remove phillips head (or h e x s o c k e t head) s c r e w A from hand wheel.
4. P u l l hand wheel s t r a i g h t out.
REPLACEMENT: 1. I n s e r t hand wheel key B i n sprocket keyway C.

2. R e p l a c e a n d tighten p l a s t i c self-tapping s c r e w A i n hand wheel. Do not over-
tighten screw.
3. R e p l a c e arm t o p cover a n d control panel assembly.
HAND WHEEL (EARLIER PRODUCTION MACHINES)

REMOVAL: 1. Remove arm top cover a n d control panel assembly.
2. Turn hand wheel toward t h e front of t h e machine until l a t c h D a n d l a t c h spring
E a r e visible.
3. Grip latch spring E with p l i e r s a n d pull i t out toward h e a d end of machine.
4. P r e s s down on latch D a n d pull hand wheel straight out.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Insert l a t c h D on hand wheel i n l a t c h hole i n sprocket a n d p u s h i n hand wheel.

2. Insert l a t c h spring E under t h e hand wheel l a t c h a n d p u s h i t i n under the
latch.
FRONTCOVER
REMOVAL: 1. Lower light and remove light lens A by pulling i t toward bed of machine.
Return light socket to i t s stored position.
2. Remove face plate.
3. Remove screw B from inside needle head end.
4. Remove arm top cover and control panel assembly.
5. Remove hand wheel.
6. Remove screw C a t underside of bed a t hand wheel end.
7. Set stitch length dial a t 6.
8. Remove stitch length dial ring.
9. Depress stitch length dial with left hand. Grasp front cover a t hand wheel
opening and tilt i t to clear needle thread tension dial, and draw cover off
toward the front of the machine.
NOTE: Thread snubber must b e removed on early production machines.
REPLACEMENT: Replacement is the same a s removal except in reverse order.

Be sure to:
. T i l t left end of front cover s o that i t clears tens ion dial.
, Depress stitch length dial.
NOTE: When tightening front cover screws, be sure needle location is not disturbed
by improper seating of the front cover on the machine arm, causing interference
between front cover and head end. If this occurs, replace the front cover by a
new one.
SLIDE PLATE
MACHINE SETTINGS:
1. Presser Bar: Raised up.

2. Needle Bar: Released.
REMOVAL: 1. Remove bottom cover.

3. Move slide plate A back toward feed dog.
4. T a p pin B a t left front of bed until i t is flush with bed of machine, s e e illus-
tration C, to allow disengagement of slide plate.
5. Pull out slide plate toward front of machine.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Insert slide plate A and push i t back toward feed dog.
2. T a p pin B up from bottom of machine bed until i t i s flush with underside of
bed, s e e illustration D.
3. Pull slide plate back and replace needle plate.
4. Replace bottom cover.
HOOK
REMOVAL: 1. Remove bottom cover from machine.

2. Remove needle, presser foot, needle plate, slide plate, position plate D
(see Bobbin C a s e Thread Clearance adjustment for removal procedure),
bobbin B, bobbin c a s e C, and feed dog A.
3. Turn position finger slotted screw H (left hand thread) CLOCKWISE to un-
screw. Remove screw H and position finger G.
4. Remove actuating lever F.
5. Using a grease pencil, mark bevel gears K located below hook shaft I. Mark
two teeth on one gear and one tooth on other gear where teeth mesh.
6. Loosen s e t screw-L in hook shaft gear M and-remove hook E.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Replace hook E and turn i t until flat on hook shaft I is aligned with s e t serew
L in gear M.
2. Align gears K using grease pencil marks on teeth to assure proper mesh.
3. Hold hook down and bring hook shaft gear M t o finger tight mesh with hook
driving gear J. Tighten s e t screw L in hook shaft gear.
4. Run machine and observe inside diameter of hook for runout. There should
be no observable hook wobbling; this impression i s given when the hook
shaft is not perpendicular to the hook face. If runout i s observed, replace
the hook by a new one.
5. Check for correct hook timing. If hook timing is incorrect, retime hook and
feed.
6. If gears are noisy, recheck gear mesh.
7. Replace actuating lever F.
8. Replace position finger G, turn slotted screw H COUNTERCLOCKWISE t o
tighten, Tighten screw H to pinch tightness.
9. Replace feed dog A, bobbin c a s e C, bobbin B, and position plate D.
10. Adjust the thread clearance on the bobbin case.
11. Adjust actuating lever.
12. Recheck bobbin driver height,
13. Replace needle plate and slide plate.
HEADEND ASSEMBLY
MACHINE SETTINGS:
1. P a t t e r n Selector R e l e a s e Lever: Sewing Position (i.e. Dial Unlocked)

2. Needle Position Dial: L e f t
REMOVAL: 1. Remove p r e s s e r foot with presser foot shank.

2. S e t presser bar t o down position.
3. Remove needle.
4. Remove f a c e plate and arm top cover and control panel assembly.
5 . While holding head-end module in place, remove lower (positioning) s c r e w C
and internally serrated lock washer D and upper pivot s c r e w A a n d f l a t washer
B.
6. Carefully turn and t i l t module until buttonhole pawl kick-out s h a f t E is dis-
engaged from buttonhole kick-out tripping lever F, illustrations G and H.
7. E a s e head-end a s s e m b l y away from f a c e of arm.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Hold head-end module a t right angle t o f a c e of arm, illustration I.

2. T i l t head-end module t o engage hooked end of buttonhole pawl kick-out shaft E
with buttonhole kick-out tripping lever F , illustration J.
3. Gradually turn module until buttonhole kick-out shaft E is fully engaged with
s l o t in buttonhole kick-out lever F, illustration K.
4. Engage vibrating bracket b a l l s t u d N with needle bar driving arm b a l l joint 0,
illustration K.
5. With take-up lever a t i t s lowest position, insert n e e d l e bar s t u d T into n e e d l e
bar connecting link R , illustration L.
6. B e s u r e quick needle bar r e l e a s e actuating lever Q is l o c a t e d under quick
needle bar r e l e a s e lever t a b P on head-end module, illustration L.
7. B e s u r e tension r e l e a s e pin U on p r e s s e r b a r lifter is l o c a t e d under tension
r e l e a s e lever S of tension module, illustration L.
8. Hold head-end to f a c e of arm, illustration M.
9. Secure head-end to arm with upper pivot screw A and f l a t washer B, a n d
lower (positioning) s c r e w C and internally serrated lock washer D. Tighten
s c r e w s to pinch tightness.
10. Insert a No. 1 8 s i z e needle or plug into needle clamp.
11. Insert round hole needle plate.
12. S e t needle location.
13. Check, a n d if n e c e s s a r y adjust, quick needle r e l e a s e (using pattern s e l e c t o r
r e l e a s e lever to r e l e a s e needle).
14. Check, and if n e c e s s a r y a d j u s t , tension release.
15. C h e c k operation i n basting and blind s t i t c h and a d j u s t if necessary.
16. R e p l a c e arm t o p cover and control panel, f a c e plate, and p r e s s e r foot.
NEEDLE BAR
MACHINE SETTINGS:
2. Pattern Selector Release Lever: Sewing Position (i. e. Dial Unlocked)
3, Stitch Width Dial: 0 Bight
REMOVAL: 1. Remove face plate and arm top cover and control panel assembly.
2. Remove head-end assembly.
3. Loosen needle bar clamping screw A.
4. Pull needle bar B down and out of head-end assembly.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Replace needle bar in head-end assembly, tighten clamping screw A to pinch
tightness.
2. Replace head-end assembly on machine.
3. Reset:
a. Needle bar height.
b. Correct needle location.
c. Quick needle release: manual C, and with pattern selector release lever.
4. Check that needle bar latch engages properly.
5. Check operation in basting and blind stitch and adjust if necessary.
6. Replace arm top cover and control panel assembly and face plate.
TENSION MODULE
MACH IN E SETTIN GS:
1. Pattern Selector Release Lever: Sewing Position (i. e. Dial Unlocked)

2. P r e s s e r Foot: Down
3. Thread Tension Dial: 0
REMOVAL: 1. Remove faceplate, arm top cover and control panel assembly, and front cover.
2. Remove screw D under arm a t head end.
3. Later Production Machines :
Remove screw E and disconnect quick needle release linkage.
Earlier Production Machines:
Remove lock nut G and eccentric screw F from quick needle release linkage.
4. Remove screws H and I and lift off tension module.
REPLACEMENT: 1. P l a c e tension module in position on arm top and hold in place with screws
H and I finger tight.
3. Tighten screws H and I

4. Later Production Machines:
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2. Secure tension module underneath arm a t head end with screw D, tighten screw.
Connect quick needle release linkage and secure with screw E.

Connect quick needle release linkage t o bracket on tension module with eccen-
tric screw F and lock nut G.
5 . Check, and if necessary adjust, tension release and quick needle release
(using pattern selector release lever to release needle bar).
6 . Replace front cover, arm top cover and control panel assembly, and face
plate.
TAKE-UP LEVER ASSEMBLY
1. P a t t e r n Selector R e l e a s e Lever: Sewing P o s i t i o n (i.e. D i a l Unlocked)

2. Needle Bar: R e l e a s e d
REMOVAL: 1. Remove f a c e plate and arm top cover and control panel assembly.
2. Remove head-end assembly.
3. Remove retaining rings B and C from take-up lever link hinge s t u d A.
NOTE: Earlier production machines have only one retaining ring.
4. L o o s e n thread take-up eccentric crank J s e t s c r e w H a t l e a s t three turns.

5. L a t e r production machines: loosen take-up lever link hinge s t u d s e t screw D.
6. P u s h take-up lever link hinge stud A toward t h e left and pull i t out.
7. Hold needle bar connecting link K and e a s e out thread take-up eccentric
crank J a n d thread take-up lever G.
REPLACEMENT: 1. P o s i t i o n needle bar crank for e a s y a c c e s s to s e t s c r e w H.

2. Insert the s h a f t of thread take-up eccentric crank J through take-up lever G
and needle bar c o m e c t i n g l i n k K.
3. Hold thread take-up eccentric crank J s o that flat on i t s s h a f t indicated by
s m a l l dimple (or small r a i s e d dot) M f a c e s u p t o mate with s e t s c r e w H.
4. P o s i t i o n take-up lever G with e y e l e t I straight up. S e t n e e d l e bar connecting
link a t s l i g h t angle, t o c l e a r lower half L of tension assembly.
5. I n s e r t s h a f t of thread take-up eccentric crank J into i t s h o l e in the needle
bar crank. B e sure t h a t flat on s h a f t of eccentric crank J f a c e s up.
6. S e a t needle bar connecting link K a g a i n s t the f a c e of needle bar crank. Make
s u r e that needle bar connecting link K s w i n g s freely a n d tighten s e t screw H.
7. P o s i t i o n nylon link E i n r e c e s s between bearing holes of take-up lever link
hinge stud A.
8, T h r e a d take-up lever link hinge s t u d A through i t s bearing h o l e s and nylon
link E hole.
9. Move n e e d l e bar driving arm F out of the way toward t h e b a c k of the arm.
10. With long n o s e pliers, guide retaining rings B and C on t o their grooves on
hinge stud A, and s n a p them into p l a c e on t h e hinge stud.
NOTE: Earlier production machines have only one retaining ring.
11. L a t e r production machines: allow take-up lever G to find i t s proper position

b y rocking hand wheel a n d then tightening s e t screw D.
12. R e p l a c e head-end assembly.
13. R e s e t needle location.
14. R e p l a c e arm t o p cover a n d control panel a s s e m b l y a n d f a c e plate.
BIGHT MODULE
PREPARATION: Set pattern selector to overedge (or turret) stitch pattern, to move gear rack B
a s far to the right a s possible, to provide clearance for bight module removal.
1. Remove face plate, arm top cover and control panel assembly, and pattern
indicator panel.
2. Scribe a line a t point A on pattern selector gear rack B a s a guide for re-
placing pointer C in the same location. Remove two screws D and pointer C.
3. Remove light diffuser E.
4. Remove needle bar driving arm retaining ring L.
5 . Remove screw F to disconnect needle bar driving arm from needle bar ball
joint.
6. Move needle bar driving arm to the left, and lift i t s right end to disengage
i t fom wobble plate.
7. Disconnect needle bar driving arm return spring J and remove needle bar
driving arm.
8. Later Production Machines:
Remove screw S and disconnect needle bar release linkage.
Remove lock nut U and eccentric screw T from needle bar release linkage.
9. Remove wobble plate kick-out lever retaining ring V and kick-out link W.
10. Remove buttonhole needle position follower retaining spring clip X and
retaining spring Y.
11. Disconnect pattern selector release lever return spring P from pattern selector
assembly.
12. Remove kick-out lever return spring AA.
13. Move grip ring Z up to top of needle position follower shaft.
14. Remove three screws Q (with bight amplitude control cam positioning spring R),
K, and 0 holding bight module to seat of arm.
15. Stretch a rubber band around the needle bar release rod and bight amplitude
lever stud 1 to body M of pattern release dial.
16. On later production machines, stretch a rubber band between needle bar re-
lever G and plastic thread guide H to hold lever G out of the wa).
17. Lift needle position control link AB to disengage it from wobble plate hinge
pin AC.
18. Carefully lift and turn left end of bight module toward front of machine to dis-
engage pattern selector release lever body M from kick-out lever N.
REPLACEMENT; 1. Check both pattern selector release lever dial body mounting nuts A for
tightness. Do not overtighten. If tab B on kick-out dial body is broken, re-
place dial body.
2. Check for presence and correct setting of pattern selector release lever stop
pin C. Pattern selector release lever dial body must not be able t o override
stop pin C.
3. In tropical climates, i t is advisable to apply a small amount of light grease to
bight amplitude control lever stud D.
4. Guide module a t a forty-five degree angle toward kick-out lever I.
5. Tilt right front end of module down s o that roller of kick-out lever I clears
body of pattern selector release lever.
6. Gradually swing left end of module toward back of arm until needle position
control link hole J i s over wobble plate hinge pin K.
7. Engage needle position control link H and wobble plate hinge pin K, and move
module toward back of arm. If module does not s e a t properly, check that
needle position control link H is not hung up on wobble plate hinge pin K.
Gently push down needle position control link H, close to i t s seat.
8. When module is seated, place bight amplitude control cam positioning spring E
in position a t lower left end of module. Thread mounting screw F through
mounting s l o t of spring E into i t s hole a t lower left of module.Do not tighten.
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9. Thread screw G into its hole a t upper center. Do not tighten allow module
to "float."
10. Thread third mounting screw 0 into i t s hole a t lower right end. Do not tighten.
11. When module i s properly seated, tighten upper center screw G, then left and
right end screws E and 0.
12. Push grip ring L down needle position follower shaft to hold kick-out lever
in place without binding (a clearance of approximately .005" between grip
ring and top of kick-out lever).
13. Replace kick-out lever return spring M.
14. Remove rubber band from body of pattern selector release lever. Reconnect
return spring N to pattern selector assembly.
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15. Turn arm shaft s o that front collar screw T is under needle bar release link-
age U. Collar a c t s a s a stop i f needle bar release linkage screw is accidently
dropped.
16. Later production machines:
Remove rubber band stretched between needle bar release linkage and thread
guide. Thread screw V through push rod into needle bar release linkage
lever U. Do not tighten.
Earlier production machines:
Connect needle bar release linkage t o bracket on tension module with eccentric
screw W and lock nut X. Do not tighten.
Screws V (or W) are not tightened in this step to prevent deformation of needle
bar release linkage by rotation of arm shaft collar.
17. Carefully mount needle position control link retaining spring AD on wobble
plate hinge pin AB, engaging i t s looped end with buttonhole needle position
follower AE.
18. With long nose pliers, squeeze prongs of needle position control link spring
clip AC and push clip down on wobble plate hinge pin AB, to hold retaining
spring AD. Turn prongs of clip toward back .of arm, and check that prongs do
not interfere with buttonhole needle position follower.
19. Thread wobble plate kick-out link AA through back of wobble plate. Mount
kick-out link AA on stud of wobble plate kick-out lever Y and secure it in
place with retaining ring Z.
20. Hook needle bar driving arm spring Q to bight module hole adjacent to center
mounting screw G, and lay the other hooked end next to needle position dial.
21. With long nose pliers, reconnect spring Q t o needle bar driving arm.
22. Engage right end of needle bar driving arm with wobble and place i t on
bight amplitude control lever driving stud R. Secure in place with retaining
ring S.
23. Connect needle bar ball joint P to needle bar driving arm.
24. Replace light diffuser AG.
25. Replace pattern selector index panel pointer AI, using scribed line AF to
correctly locate it. Secure i t with screws AH..
26. Replace pattern selector release lever for e a s e of making adjustments.
27. Recheck the following settings (adjustment section titles for procedures are
in parenthesis):
a. Needle bar release, using pattern selector release lever (Quick Needle
Release).
b. Zero bight stop location (Zero Out Bight Stop).
c. Zero out of needle position control link (Zero Oyt Needle Motion).
d. Needle location setting, left-to-right (Setting Needle Location).
e. Needle position and feed follower clearances (Pattern Selector System --
Follower Clearances).
f. Correct selection of all patterns.
28. Remove pattern selector release lever.
29. Replace pattern indicator panel, arm top cover and control panel assembly,
and face plate.
30. Replace pattern selector release lever.
PATTERN SELECTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOV AL: 1. Remove face plate, arm top covet and control panel assembly, and front cover.
2. Set pattern selector to overedge (or turret) stitch position.
3. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine until pattern selector release lever
returns to the s e w position.
4. Remove kick-out lever return spring C.
5. Disconnect pattern selector release lever return spring B from pattern selector
assembly.
6. Remove truarc ring G that secures sewing light harness bracket to stud H.
7. E a s e sewing light bracket off stud H and then push i t down and to the right
until its keyhole s l o t disengages from stud F. Move harness and bracket to
side to be out of the way.
8. Remove three screws A , D, and E.
9. E a s e pattern selector away from arm.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Lay machine on i t s back on a cloth (to protect finish).

2. Turn pattern selector release lever clockwise until i t locks in release position.
3. S e t upper needle position follower I and upper feed follower J a t their lowest
positions (in storage).
4. S e t lower needle follower N on overedge (or turret) needle position cam im-
mediately above flange M.
CAUTION: It is possible a t this time for needle follower N to drop below flange M , dis-
engaging i t s return spring from the wobble plate. If this occurs, be sure to
relocate spring and follower.
5 . Set lower feed follower K on overedge (or turret) feed cam immediately below
flange M.
6. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine until pattern selector release lever
returns to sewing position. Check that lower needle position and feed fol-
lowers are still in s t e p 4 and 5 positions.
7. On the pattern selector assembly, s e t selector positioning pawl Q in lowest
notch of rack R.
8. Check that lower feed follower slide block lever return spring S i s in place.
9. Insert screw T through lower hole in pattern selector assembly.
10. Hold pattern selector assembly in left hand and loosely thread screw T into
i t s arm casting hole L to help in accurately positioning assembly.
11. Carefully lower pattern selector assembly on to arm casting, making sure
follower selector s t u d s properly engage s l o t s in follower hubs.
NOTE: When studs are properly engaged, pattern selector assembly s e a t s properly on
the arm without forcing. If it does not s e a t properly, .pattern selector release
return spring U may be caught between the pattern selector assembly and the
arm. Make sure followers are properly located. Using unnecessary force c a n
damage the pattern selector assembly follower studs.'
12. Replace screws P and 0 and tighten. Tighten screw T.

13. Reconnect pattern selector release lever return spring U to pattern selector
assembly.
14. Replace kick-out lever return spring V.
15. Position sewing light harness bracket key hole W over stud X. Slide bracket
up and to the left to secure bracket on stud X.
16. Position harness bracket hole over stud Y and secure in place with truarc
ring Z.
17. Check pattern selector release lever for proper operation.
18. Check pattern selector for proper operation. Check that upper needle position
and feed followers, and lower feed follower, move freely under their spring
pressure to their storage positions when not in use. If f?llowers are binding,
make sure that follower studs have not been deformed by over-tightening of
their lock nuts.
19. Check, and if necessary adjust, needle position and feed follower height
settings.
20. Replace front cover, arm top cover and control panel assembly, and face plate.
MOTOR
REMOVAL: 1. Remove bottom cover. If there are two single circuit sewing light connectors
(J) remove face plate, arm top cover and control panel, and front cover. If
there i s a two circuit sewing light connector (K) only the bottom cover need
be removed. Connectors are visible between top of motor and under surface of
bed.
2. Loosen lock nut I on eccentric screw G.
3. Turn eccenuic screw G for maximum looseness of motor belt.
4. Set power switch to O F F position. Loosen screw F on switch actuating brac-
ket E, and disengage bracket from switch.
5. Remove T r u a r c ring C on right motor hinge pin D. Pull out hinge pin.
6. Loosen hex socket head screw B in collar on left hinge pin A. E a s e pin away
from motor housing until i t is disengaged from housing.
7. Unscrew eccentric screw G until i t disengages from urethane motor adjusting
block on motor housing.
8. Positionmotor to allow belt to be slipped off motor pulley.
CAUTION: DO NOT PRY BELT OFF PULLEY WITH A SCREWDRIVER OR OTHER SHARP
OBJECT. T h e belts have g l a s s fibers which crack, causing belt failure, when
belts are pried over a pulley. Also, for the same reason, belts must not be
subjected to sharp bends between the fingers.
9. Disconnect Mate-N-Lok terminals connected to sewing light harness. See il-

lustrations J and K. Connector K can be disconnected below the machine bed.
10. Remove motor from machine.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Check that urethane sleeves are in place a t left and right hinge holes i n
motor case. Check that urethane motor adjusting block i s in place in i t s s l o t
in motor housing.
2. Position motor in i t s cavity in bed and connect Mate-N-Lok connectors to
sewing light harness, pushing them together until they lock in place. See
illustration J.
NOTE: If a new motor is being installed and there is a mismatch between the motor
and sewing light connector types, refer to Electrical System.
3. Position motor to allow belt to be slipped on to motor pulley.
CAUTION: DO NOT PRY BELT ON TO MOTOR PULLEY WITH A SCREWDRIVER OR
OTHER SHARP OBJECT.
4. Screw in eccenuic screw G, making sure that its tip properly engages ure-
thane motor adjusting block. Continue to screw in eccentric screw until Tru-
arc ring H i s just in contact with lock nut I, and there is maximum looseness
in motor belt.
5. Push left hinge pin A into left urethane sleeve in motor housing. Be careful
not to push sleeve into housing. P u s h collar to left while holding pin to right.
Tighten hex socket screw B in collar on hinge pin A.
6, Insert right motor hinge pin D until it engages with right urethane sleeve in
motor housing. Be careful not to push sleeve into housing. Secure pin with
T r u a r c ring C.
NOTE: When replacing a type RA3-8 motor (earlier production machines), replace the
nylon hinge pin by a steel hinge pin, Part No. 382367, to insure longer life
and easier future servicing.
7. S e t power switch to O F F position. Engage switch actuating bracket E with

motor switch.
8, Set motor switch to i t s lowest (high speed range) position. Set pattern selec-
tor to straight stitch, stitch width dial to zero bight, and raise presser foot.
9. Power machine, and turn eccentric screw G left or right to tighten belt (this
will slow down machine), Turn eccentric screw G left or right to loosen belt
until machine JUST attains highest speed. Tighten lock nut H.
10. Set power switch to FAST position. Check that switch on motor is in i t s
lowest (fast) position and tighten screw F on switch bracket E.
11. Replace cover(s).
SEWING LIGHT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL: 1. Remove face plate, arm top cover and control panel assembly, and front cover,
2. If the sewing light connection consists of two single-circuit Mate-N-Lok con-
nectors D, disconnect them.
If the sewing light connection consists of one two-circuit Mate-N-Lok con-

nector C, remove the bottom cover. Remove motor and disconnect sewing
light connector underneath the machine bed. Squeeze together the barbs I
that secure the sewing light harness connector to the machine bed. and push
the connector up through i t s hole in the bed.
3. Move harness wire to one s i d e to gain a c c e s s t o retaining clip E. Remove

retaining clip E from pattern selector assembly hinge stud F. Lift light har-
n e s s bracket clear of stud F and push bracket down and to right until bracket
keyhole slot A disengages from stud B.
4. Remove light bracket hinge screw H with coiled spring J. Be careful not to
l o s e fish paper insulation G which is a push fit on screw hole boss K.
5. Remove sewing light from machine.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Make sure that fish paper insulation G i s in place on screw hole b o s s K.
F i s h paper insulation G prevents possible contact between the sewing light
harness and the arm shaft that can cause damage to the harness insulation.
2. Attach light bracket to arm with hinge screw H and coiled spring J.
3. P l a c e keyhole s l o t A of sewing harness bracket over stud B. P u s h bracket up
and to the left until keyhole slot A is secured by stud B.
4. Secure bracket to pattern selector assembly hinge stud F with retaining clip E.
5. If there are two single-circuit Mate-N-Lok connectors D, reconnect them.
If there is a single two-circuit sewing light harness connector, push i t into

i t s mounting hole in the machine bed until the two barbs I secure it in place.
Reconnect connector on motor to sewing light harness connector and replace
motor. Replace bottom cover.
NOTE: If replacing a new sewing light harness and there i s a mismatch of connector
types, refer to Electrical System.
6. Check that sewing light wire does n o t bulge out. A bulging wire can interfere
with pattern selection and proper seating of front cover after front cover is
replaced.
7. Replace front cover, arm top cover and control panel, and face plate.
LOWER SPROCKET WORM DRIVE SHAFT
REMOVAL: 1. Remove all covers.

2.Remove needle from needle clamp.
3.Remove motor.
4.Remove plug from.rear arm hoIe E.
5.Loosen idler pulley bracket C screws A and B. Loosen timing belt and remove
it from sprocket F.
6. Loosen set screw in collar D until it clears groove L in worm shaft J.
7. Loosen both s e t screws in sprocket F until they clear groove K in worm shaft.
Move worm shaft a s far to the left a s possible, by pushing it a t i t s screw-
driver slot end, and remove sprocket F.
8. Loosen s e t screw I that holds eccentric bushing H, and remove eccentric
bushing from casting.
9. E a s e out worm shaft J through rear arm hole E.
REPLACEMENT:
NOTE: Earlier ~roduction machines have a s t e e l thrust washer P between the worm
gear thrust face and eccentric bushing Q. Later production machines have two
synthetic thrust washers M and 0, one (M) between the worm gear thrust face
and eccentric bushing N, and one ( 0 ) between sprocket F and eccentric bush-
ing N. Because the eccentric bushings (N and Q) are of different lengths, it i s
impossible to replace a steel washer by two synthetic washers without replacing
the earlier eccenaic bushing by the later shorter one. It is good service prac-
tice to replace the earlier production eccentric bushings by Kit No. 382432,
consisting of Part No. 382403, Eccentric Bushing, and P a n No. 382404, Synthe-
tic Washers (2).
1. P a s s worm shaft and thrust washer P (or M) through rear arm hole E.
2. While holding worm gear in mesh with cam stack shaft pinion gear, replace
e c c e n a i c bushing on worm shaft and s e a t bushing in i t s hole in casting.
Tighten s e t screw I to pinch eccentric bushing.
3. If a later production eccentric bushing and synthetic washers are being re-
placed, replace synthetic washer 0.
4. Replace sprocket F on worm shaft. If necessary, move worm shaft to the left
to gain clearance required for replacing sprocket.
5. Seat worm shaft to finger tightness against thrust washer P (or M), and sprock-
e t F to finger tightness against eccentric bushing (or thrust washer 0). Tight-
en sprocket s e t screw to pinch tightness.
6. Push collar D on to worm shaft and tighten i t s s e t screw pinch tight.
7. Turn hand wheel toward front of machine until upper timing line on needle bar
is in line with the bottom of the presser bar bushing. Continue to turn hand
wheel toward front of machine until lower timing line is in line with the bot-
tom of the presser bar bushing.
8. Position the hook drive shaft sprocket G s o that one of i t s s e t screws i s
accessible.
9. Check that one of worm drive shaft sprocket F s e t screws i s accessible and
replace timing belt. Be sure that step 7 needle bar and step 8 hook drive
shaft sprocket positions are not disuubed when replacing timing belt.
tightening screws A and B .

10. Temporarily tighten timing belt by moving idler pulley bracket C back ana
11. Adjust for worm shaft end play a s instructed in Buttonhole Cam Driver and
Cam Stack Radial and Vertical Play.
12. Replace motor.
13. Adjust timing belt tension.
14. Replace needle and time hook and feed.
15. Perform cam stack and buttonhole pendulum timing.
16. Replace plug in rear arm hole E.
17. Replace a l l covers.
WOBBLE PLATE AND NEEDLE FOLLOWERS
REMOVAL: 1. Remove f a c e plate, arm top cover and control panel, and front cover.
2. Remove pattern selector assembly.
3. Remove wobble plate kick-out lever retaining ring C and kick-out link D.
4. Remove buttonhole needle position follower retaining spring c l i p F and re-
taining spring G.
5. Lift needle position control link B to disengage it from wobble plate hinge
pin E.
6. k e m o v e needle bar driving arm retaining ring A. Move needle bar driving arm
t o t h e left, and lift i t s right end t o disengage i t from wobble plate.
7 . Remove retaining rings M and N from needle position follower s h a f t H.
8. Loosen s e t screw Q in eccentric collar R until s c r e w c l e a r s i t s groove in
s h a f t H.
9. Loosen s e t s c r e w s L and S until they clear their grooves in shaft H.
10. P u l l u p and remove needle position follower s h a f t H.
11. Remove wobble plate hinged bracket 0 with wobble plate attached.
REPLACEMENT: 1. P l a c e kick-out lever, buttonhole needle position follower, and upper needle
follower on bottom end of needle position follower shaft, illustration T.
2. P o s i t i o n wobble plate hinged bracket 0 and wobble plate in position to l e f t
of cam stack.
3. Insert roller of kick-out lever into position on pattern s e l e c t o r r e l e a s e lever
d i a l body, and push needle position follower s h a f t i n t o i t s top hole in arm
casting. Make s u r e that upper needle follower spring is behind wobble plate,
i l l u s tration U.
4. p u s h needle position follower s h a f t H down through i t s hole i n the arm c a s t -
ing, and through the upper hinge hole of wobble p l a t e hinged bracket 0.
5. P l a c e lower needle follower P o n needle follower shaft H, making s u r e i t s
spring i s in position behind wobble plate, illustration U.
6. P u s h wobble plate hinged bracket 0 up shaft H. P l a c e eccentric collar R in
p l a c e below lower hinge hole of hinged bracket 0. Lower bracket 0 hinge on
to e c c e n t r i c collar R, making s u r e bracket 0 is fully s e a t e d o n e c c e n t r i c
collar R.
7. P u s h needle follower s h a f t through eccentric collar into its lower hole in
arm casting.
8. Replace retaining rings M and N on needle position s h a f t H.
9. Make s u r e t h a t rear edge of e c c e n t r i c collar R is resting o n casting, then
tighten s e t s c r e w s L a n d S. Check that eccentric collar R i s not binding
between casting and hinged bracket 0.
10. C h e c k for a clearance of .005" between retaining ring I and top of kick-out
lever. Note that retaining ring I d o e s not have a groove o n s h a f t H; it i s a
grip fit on the s h a f t and holds t h e kick-out lever i n place.
11. Engage right end of needle bar driving arm with wobble plate and p l a c e i t on
bight amplitude control lever driving stud. S e c u r e i t in p l a c e with retaining
ring A.
12. P l a c e the right end o f needle position control link B on wobble plate hinge
pin E.
13. Mount needle position control link retaining spring G o n wobble p l a t e hinge
pin E, engaging i t s looped end with buttonhole n e e d l e position follower.
14. With long nose pliers, s q u e e z e prongs of n e e d l e position control link spring
c l i p F and push c l i p down on wobble plate hinge pin E t o hold retaining
spring G . Turn prongs of clip toward back of arm.
15. Thread wobble plate kick-out link D through back of wobble plate. Mount
kick-out link D on stud of wobble plate kick-out lever, and s e c u r e i t in place
with retaining ring C.
16. R e p l a c e pattern selector assembly.
17. Adjust parallelism of wobble plate.
18. Adjust needle z e r o out and l a t e r a l location.
19. Adjust needle position follower clearances.
20. R e p l a c e front cover, arm top cover and control panel assembly, a n d f a c e plate.
F E E D LEVER DRIVING SHAFT BRACKET (FORGING)
REMOVAL: 1. Remove face plate, arm top cover and control panel assembly, and front cover.
2. Remove pattern selector assembly.
3. Loosen screw 0 on bottom of cam controlled feed balancing eccentric N. Pull
out feed balance control dial E and shaft.
4. Remove buttonhole cam friction spring A.
5 . Remove feed follower shaft support C.
6. Loosen slotted (or hex socket) head binding screw M on cam controlled feed
balancing eccentric N.
7. Loosen two screws G and K holding feed follower s h a f t H.
8. Remove retaining ring L and pull out feed follower shaft H.
NOTE: If feed lever driving shaft bracket (forging) I i s being removed to gain a c c e s s to
the cam stack for cam stack removal, the following s t e p s 9 and 10 may b e omit-
ted. The forging can be swung down to allow a c c e s s to the cam stack.
9. Remove return spring S.

Remove two screws R.
Remove retaining clip Q.
11. Remove feed lever driving shaft bracket (forging) I from machine.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Insert feed follower shaft H through i t s hole in the upper arm of feed lever
bracket I and i t s upper hole in the arm casting.
2. Push feed follower shaft H down through lower feed follower J , placed at i t s
lowest position.
3. Continue to push feed follower shaft H down through its lower hole in the
casting, and through i t s hole in the lower arm of feed lever bracket I.
4. P l a c e feed balancing eccentric N in place on feed lever connection P.
5. P u s h feed follower shaft H down into i t s hole in feed balancing eccentric N
a s far a s i t will go. Tighten slotted (or hex socket head) screw M pinch tight.
6. Position feed follower shaft H s o that retaining ring L can be snapped into
i t s groove on shaft H, between the bottom of the casting and the top of the
lower arm of feed lever bracket I.
7. Tighten two screws G and K holding feed follower shaft H.
8. Replace upper feed follower F on the feed follower shaft.
9. Replace feed follower shaft support C. Top of shaft H must be flush with, or
slightly above, top surface of shaft support C. If necessary, loosen s e t screws
G and K and reset shaft H.
10. Check for free operation of forging after s e t screws G and K are tightened.
11. Replace buttonhole cam friction spring A, an$ tighten feed follower shaft
support screws B and D.
R e ~ l a c etwo screws R.
Replace retaining clip Q.
13. Replace return spring S.
14. ~ e p l a c pattern
e selector assembly.
15. Insert feed balance control dial E shaft into feed follower shaft H, push i t
down and secure i t with s e t screw 0. Be sure that set screw 0 i s on the
f l a t of feed balance control dial E shaft, and that there is no interference
between bottom surface o f dial E and top of pattern selector assembly.
16. Adjust feed balance control dial tension by tightening or loosening slotted
(or hex socket) head binding screw M.
17. Adjust clearance of feed followers a s instructed in Pattern Selector System
adjustment procedures.
18. Adjust cam controlled (flexi) feed zeroing.
19. Adjust buttonhole feed balance.
20. Recheck feed follower clearances. -.
21. Replace front cover, arm top cover and control panel assembly, and face plate.
CAM CONTROLLED (FLEXI) FEED MECHANISM
REMOVAL: 1. Remove face plate, arm top cover and control panel, front cover, and bottom
cover.
2. Remove motor.
3. Set stitch length (feed regulator) dial a t 0.
Remove two screws A.
Remove retaining spring clip B and stud C.
5. Remove spring K,
6. Disengage one end of spring I to relieve tension.
7. Remove two mounting screws J.
8. Remove cam controlled feed mechanism.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Check that gear segments M and N are properly meshed on cam controlled
feed mechanism, s e e illustration.
2. Position cam controlled feed mechanism under the bed s o that pins G and H
straddle scimitar F, and pin E i s seated in hole D in scimitar. Re-check for
proper gear segment mesh.
3. Replace two mounting screws J.
4. Reconnect spring I.
5 . Replace spring K. In earlier production machines, be sure that spring K i s
properly seated in its notch on bottom of bracket L.
Replace two screws A.
Replace retaining spring clip B and stud C.
Loosen screw Q and adjust feed control cam support bracket 0 for very light
contact with feed control cam P.Tighten screw Q.
8. Replace motor.
9. Check alpha feed and adjust if necessary.
10. Check cam controlled feed (flexi) system and adjust if necessary.
11. Replace all covers.
FEED REGULATOR AND SLIDE BLOCK

2. Loosen screw 0.
3. Loosen s e t screws P, L, I, F and E until they are clear of recesses in feed
regulator shaft.
4. Set stitch length dial to 0.
5. Slide feed regulator shaft N to the right until i t is clear of the hole in feed
regulator D.
6. Turn handwheel until body of feed cam and eccentric A is in a position which
allows maximum clearance for removal of feed regulator.
7. Remove feed regulator D and slide block C.
REPLACEMENT: 1, Replace slide block C and feed regulator D.

2. Slide feed regulator shaft N to the left until it bottoms in the hole of feed
regulator D.
3. Set feed regulator lever (scimitar) Q flush with the end of the feed regulator
shaft and tighten s e t screw P.
4. Locate feed regulator s e t screw E on flat of feed regulator shaft and tighten
s e t screw E.
5. Position and hold the feed regulator shaft to the left so that feed regulator D
locates slide block C with a clearance of .010 inch between s l i d e block C
and connecting link B, push feed regulator shaft collar J against bushing K.
Turn collar J s o that i t is positioned rotatively relative to the feed regulator
lever (scimitar) Q rotative position, a s shown in illusaation R, then tighten
s e t screw I, Correct rotative positioning of collar J is important, to prevent
i t interfering with the bottom cover.
6. Push feed regulator shaft collar M to the left against bushing K, to eliminate
shaft end play, Position collar M rotatively relative to the feed regulator
lever (scimitar), a s shown in illustration R, and then tighten s e t screw L.
7. Insert the short leg of spring H into the bottom hole of tension adjusting
collar G.
8. Push tension adjusting collar G and spring H firmly against collar J. Rotate
tension adjusting collar G down (counterclockwise) until a c c e s s t o its s e t
screw F can only be achieved by an allen wrench inserted between the hook
drive shaft and the feed shaft. Set stitch length dial to maximum stitch length
(6) and, with allen wrench bottoming on hook drive shaft and scimitar Q held
a l l the way up, tighten s e t screw F. T h i s procedure correctly positions ten-
sion adjusting collar G rotatively on the feed regulator shaft.
9. Adjust as described in the following adjustment procedures:
a. Hook and F e e d Timing.
b. Alpha Feed.
c. Cam Controlled (Flexi) Feed System.
FEED REGULATOR SHAFT
REMOVAL: 1. Remove face plate, arm top cover and control panel assembly, front cover,
and bottom cover.
2. Remove motor.
3. Remove cam controlled (flexi) feed mechanism.
4. Remove hook drive shaft.
5. Remove feed control knob and cam assembly.
6. Loosen clamping screw 0 on feed regulator plate P a n d feed regulator lever
(scimitar) R.
7. Loosen s e t screw Q until i t clears r e c e s s in feed regulator shaft N, a n d re-
move feed regulator lever (scimitar) with plate P from shaft.
8. Loosen s e t screws I and L i n feed regulator shaft collars J and M until they
are clear of r e c e s s e s i n feed regulator shaft N.
9. Loosen s e t screw F i n feed regulator tension adjusting collar G until i t clears
r e c e s s i n feed regulator shaft N.
10. Disengage spring H from tension adjusting collar G.
il. Loosen s e t screw D in feed regulator C until i t clears recess i n feed regula-
tor shaft N.
12. Remove feed regulator shaft N by sliding i t out to the right through a c c e s s
holes S located a t right end of casting.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Insert feed regulator end of feed regulator shaft N through a c c e s s holes a t
right end of casting.
2. P l a c e collar M on feed regulator shaft.
3. P u s h feed regulator shaft through bushing K and then place collar J on shaft.
4. P l a c e spring H on feed regulator shaft with long l e g of spring to the right and
engage leg with notch in casting.
5. P l a c e tension adjusting collar G on feed regulator shaft with tension adjusting
holes next to spring H.
6. P u s h feed regulator shaft through bushing E.
7. Check that s l i d e block B is i n place, and replace feed regulator C on left end
of feed regulator shaft.
8. Replace regulator plate P and feed regulator lever (scimitar) R on right end
of feed regulator shaft.
9. Set feed regulator lever (scimitar) R flush with the end of the feed regula-
tor s h a f t and tighten s e t screw Q,
10. Turn feed regulator C until i t s s e t screw D locates on flat of feed regulator
shaft. P u s h feed regulator shaft into feed regulator C until it "bottoms" in
the hole, t h e n tighteh s e t screw D.
11. Position and hold the feed regulator shaft to the left s o that feed regulator C
locates slide block B with a clearance of ,010 inch between s l i d e block B
and connecting link A, push feed regulator s h a f t collar J against bushing K.
Turn collar J s o that it i s positioned rotatively relative to the feed regulator
lever (scimitar) R rotative position, a s shown i n illustration T, then tighten
s e t screw I. Correct rotative positioning of collar J i s important, to prevent
i t interfering with the bottom cover.
12. P u s h feed regulator shaft collar M to the left against bushing K, t o eliminate
shaft end play. Position collar M rotatively relative to the feed regulator
lever (scimitar), a s shown i n illustration T , and then tighten s e t s c r e w L.
13. Replace feed control cam.
14. Replace hook drive shaft.
15. Replace cam controlled (flexi) feed mechanism.
16. Insert short l e g of spring H into bottom hole of tension adjusting collar G .
17. P u s h tension adjusting collar G and spring H firmly against collar J. Rotate
tension adjusting collar G down (counterclockwise) until a c c e s s t o its set
screw F can only be achieved by a n Allen wrench inserted between the hook
drive shaft and the feed shaft. S e t feed control knob to maximum s t i t c h length
and, with Allen wrench bottoming on hook drive shaft and scimitar held a l l
the way up, tighten s e t screw F. T h i s procedure correctly positions tension
adjusting collar G rotatively on the feed regulator shaft.
18. Replace motor.
19. Adjust a s described in the following adjustment procedures:
a.Hook and F e e d Timing. b.Alpha Feed. c.Cam Controlled Feed (F1exi)System.
20. Replace a l l covers.
F G H I J
J M N P Q R
T
FEED DRIVE SHAFT

3. Loosen two s e t screws C in feed timing eccentric. Be sure screws are clear
of recess in shaft.
4. Loosen s e t screw F in feed gear E. Be sure screw is clear of recess in shaft.
5 . Loosen set screw H and slide rear feed drive shaft bushing G to the left.
6. Tilt shaft up and remove it with retaining clip I by sliding i t out to the right.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Position bushing G to left of boss on bed and insert feed shaft through bush-
ing G, and assemble bushing and shaft to bed. Insert shaft through feed gear
E, feed bar connection assembly B and bushing A. Temporarily tighten set
H.
2. Locate feed gear set screw F on flat of shaft.
3. With retaining clip I against bushing G, locate feed gear E against bushing G
and tighten s e t screw F.
4. Re-time feed a s described in Adjustment Procedures under Hook and Feed
Timing,
5. Loosen s e t screw H. Move bushing G with shaft left or right to attain proper
alignment between feed drive connecting link B and feed drive eccentric D,
to prevent binding. Tighten s e t screw H.
HOOK DRIVE SHAFT
PREPARATION: Time c a n b e s a v e d in hook drive s h a f t removal and replacement if the timing
b e l t meshing i s maintained, thus avoiding relhoval of all the remaining covers
and retiming the cam stack.
If the hook drive shaft is being replaced by a new one, make s u r e the new s h a f t
is c l o s e a t hand before starting removal.
If the hook drive s h a f t i s being removed to provide a c c e s s to other components,

i t is recommended that the shaft only b e withdrawn enough t o provide the re-
quired access. However, if the shaft must b e completely withdrawn, have a t hand
a inch drill rod, or short rod (about 3 inches long) of the same diameter a s
the hook drive shaft, for u s e a s a pilot tool.
REMOVAL: 1. Remove needle.

2. Remove bottom cover.
4. Loosen s e t screw C in hook drive gear. B e sure screw i s clear of r e c e s s i n
shaft.
5. Remove retaining c l i p D.
6. Loosen s e t screw F i n feed drive gear. Be sure screw is clear of r e c e s s in
shaft.
7. Loosen, DO NOT REMOVE, two screws J holding cam control feed mechanism.
8. Loosen two s e t screws L in timing cog pulley. Be sure screws are clear of
r e c e s s i n the shaft.
9. While firmly holding timing cog pulley K to maintain tension o n timing belt,
carefully withdraw hook drive shaft a s far a s required by sliding i t out to the
right. Be careful not to lose hook drive shaft thrust washer E. MESH MUST
NOT BE LOST BETWEEN TIMING COG PULLEY AND TIMING B E L T AND
CAM STACK DRIVING PULLEY. I F MESH IS LOST, ALL REMAINING
COVERS MUST BE REMOVED AND CAM STACK RE-TIMED.
10. If hook drive shaft is to be completely removed, firmly hold timing cog pulley
K and insert new hook drive shaft, or pilot tool, through timing cog pulley K
and into bushing M to maintain timing belt mesh.
REPLACEMENT: 1. Check that needle is removed from needle clamp.

2. Insert hook drive gear end of shaft through timing cog pulley K and bushing
hi. Be sure timing cog pulley is properly located on the hook drive s h a f t
with the cogs of the pulley toward the casting. Also, be sure timing belt
i s properly located on timing cog pulley.
3. P u s h the s h a f t through bushing I, and feed drive gear G.
4. B e sure thrust washer E is in place, and push the shaft through bushing N
and hook drive gear B.
5. Replace retaining clip D.
6. Locate hook drive gear s e t screw C on flat of the drive shaft.
7. With retaining clip D against bushing N, locate hook drive gear B a g a i n s t
bushing N and tighten s e t screw C.
8. Loosen bushing s e t screw 0 and move hook drive gear B lightly a g a i n s t hook
gear A t o obtain proper mesh.
9. Locate feed drive gear s e t screw F on f l a t of the drive shaft.
10, Position the feed drive gear G s o that feed gear H i s located midway on the
feeddrive gear and tighten feed drive s e t screw F.
11. Tighten cam control feed mechanism mounting screws J.
12. Temporarily secure the s e t screws L in the timing cog pulley. Run machine .
to check for proper mesh of the hook gear and the hook drive gear. R e s e t
if necessary, s e e s t e p 8.
13. Replace needle and retime the hook and feed a s instructed i n Adjustment ,
Procedures under "Hook and Feed Timing."

14. Check alpha feed and adjust if necessary.
15. Check cam controlled (flexi) feed system and adjust if necessary.

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THE SINGER COMPANY

I ALWAYS USE PATTERN SELECTOR

start the machine or turn hand wheel.

7. Sew one line each 8" long, of the following stitches -

9. Set machine controls for delivery -

A l l F l e x i patterns t o be sewn a t SLOW speeds.

NOTE: I f any malfunction occurs requiring corrective action

@ Form 21 683 (Rev. 773)

1. Remove needle plate.

3. Set needle position t o center.

4. Set stitch width t o zero.

5. Set needle bar t o lowest position and

6. Rotate hand wheel toward you until

7. Set hook point just t o the right of No. 18

8. I f point of hook is not as i n Step 7,

Machine Settings: Needle Position "Right".

Check: a. Make sure the needle is straight.

Adjustment: 1. Remove bobbin.

3. Loosen screw (W) which clamps the eccentric hook bushing.

5. Insert small screwdriver into the slot (X) in the bushing.

7. Tighten eccentric bushing set screw.

SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE

SCGPE OF MANUAL MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY 1-1

SECTION 2. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

, ARM SHAFT AND ARM SHAFT SPROCKET

ARM TOP THREAD GUIDE

NEEDLE BAR VIBRATING BRACKET BALL JOINT

NEEDLE BAR VIBRATING BRACKET BALLSTUD

QUICK NEEDLE RELEASE

PARALLELISM OF WOBBLE PLATE TO CAM STACK

ZERO OUT NEEDLE MOTION

SETTING NEEDLE LOCATION

NEEDLE BAR HEIGHT

PRESSER BAR HEIGHT, ALIGNMENT, AND PRESSURE

NEEDLE POSITION AND FEED FOLLOWER HEIGHTS

HOOK AND FEED TIMING

ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLE SYSTEM CHECK

FEED REGULATOR AND SLIDE BLOCK

MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER

EAamp:,. S413iY;3 S--Litle that p r o d ~ c e ddie machi1.e

T h i s numbering system provides a quick means of identifying t h e a g e of a machine and keeping up to

Built-in pattern cams, with provision for add-on cams.

A cam follower r e l e a s e system, activated by t h e pattern selector r e l e a s e lever, to quickly re-

An Alpha feed system.

A cam controlled (flexi) feed system.

Solid s t a t e two-speed range variable speed and power motor control.

Self-threading take-up lever.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SEQUENTIAL ORDER O F ADJUSTMENTS CAN RESULT IN SELF-

TABLE 2-1. SEQUENTIAL CHECKLIST AND INTERLOCKING ADJUSTMENTS CROSS REFERENCE

1. Arm Shaft 1. ARM SHAFT AND ARM 2 -4 1. None

15. Pendulum Timing 13. PENDULUM TIMING 2-28 15. a. Adjustment 3

SEQUENTIAL CHECKLIST ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE PAGE TO BE VERIFIED BEFORE

23. Alpha Feed System 1 23 ALPHA FEED SYSTEM 23. None

ELIMINATING END PLAY

1. Pattern Selector: Straight Stitch

ELIMINATING RADIAL LOOSENESS OF ARM SHAFT SPROCKET

ADJUSTMENT: 1. Check lateral position of sprocket on arm shaft.

3. BUTTONHOLE CAM TIMING (LATER PRODUCTION MACHINES)

BUTTONHOLE STITCHING REQUIREMENTS

1. Stitch Width Dial: 0 Bight

T H E SEQUENCE O F TIMING FOR THESE MACHINES IS AS FOLLOWS:

1. BUTTONHOLE CAM TIMING