Kenmore
Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model # 38516655100 Official Kenmore sewing machine serger

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Kenmore 38516655100 sewing machine serger, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Plate 788092002
#31

Front cover diagram

Plate

Part #788092002

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

Janome Dog 789018007
#9

Main feed dog diagram

Janome dog

Part #789018007

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

Janome Guide 784041004
#19

Drive arm diagram

Janome guide

Part #784041004

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Janome Sewing Machine Spool Holder 784223105
#3

Spool stand diagram

Janome sewing machine spool holder

Part #784223105

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Kenmore Bracket 790602008
#24

Drive arm diagram

Kenmore bracket

Part #790602008

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Arm 788029008
#30

Feed adjuster diagram

Arm

Part #788029008

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Kenmore Sewing Machine Upper Knife 790005005
#29

Drive arm diagram

Kenmore sewing machine upper knife

Part #790005005

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Sewing Machine Needle Guard, Rear 788042007
#23

Upper looper diagram

Sewing machine needle guard, rear

Part #788042007

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Janome Spring 784043006
#22

Drive arm diagram

Janome spring

Part #784043006

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Dial 788049004
#7

Thread tension diagram

Dial

Part #788049004

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your sewing machines

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

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

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

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

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: 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…

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 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
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 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

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