Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model # 15817520 Official Kenmore sewing machine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Kenmore 15817520 sewing machine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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15817520 Sewing Machines
Base Assembly 26123
#18

Geared cam assembly diagram

Base assembly

Part #26123

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Kenmore Plate 28829
#15

Unit parts diagram

Kenmore plate

Part #28829

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Washer 9863
#39

Zigzag guide assembly diagram

Washer

Part #9863

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Kenmore Block 28818
#42

Zigzag guide assembly diagram

Kenmore block

Part #28818

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Kenmore Spring 28836
#11

Zigzag guide assembly diagram

Kenmore spring

Part #28836

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Singer Knock Pin 24133
#50

Presser bar and shuttle assembly diagram

Singer knock pin

Part #24133

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Kenmore Lever 28817
#30

Zigzag guide assembly diagram

Kenmore lever

Part #28817

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Lever 26037
#52

Feed regulator assembly diagram

Lever

Part #26037

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Metal Plate 1845
#26

Geared cam assembly diagram

Metal plate

Part #1845

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Kenmore Cam 28839
#3

Zigzag guide assembly diagram

Kenmore cam

Part #28839

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your sewing machines

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Main causes: dirty shuttle race, improper thread routing, incorrect thread tension…

Main causes: dirty shuttle race, wrong thread tension, bad needle timing, damaged needle, using the wrong type of needle…

Main causes: thread bunched up in the shuttle race, bad needle timing, internal drive gear failures…

Main causes: machine needs lubrication, internal gear failure…

Main causes: problems with the feed dogs, setting stitch length to 0…

Main causes: lack of lubrication, lint buildup, worn drive belt, faulty drive motor…

Main causes: disengaged clutch, broken drive belt, internal drive gear failure…

Main causes: faulty foot pedal, locked drive gears, wiring failure, bad drive motor…

Main causes: power supply failure, bad power cord, faulty On/Off switch…

Most common repair guides to help fix your sewing machines

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your sewing machine.

How to replace a sewing machine on/off switch

How to replace a sewing machine on/off switch

If the sewing machine is completely dead, replace the On/Off switch using these 6 steps.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a sewing machine drive belt

How to replace a sewing machine drive belt

You can replace a broken sewing machine drive belt in about 15 minutes. …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a sewing machine drive motor

How to replace a sewing machine drive motor

If the drive motor on your sewing machine runs roughly or doesn't run at all, you can replace it in about 30 minutes usi…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your sewing machines

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