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Model # 8712720 Official Sears lightweight typewriter

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Segment 417120
#17

Key action & touch control diagram

Segment

Part #417120

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

Typebar Link 417970
#33D

Keyboard chart diagram

Typebar link

Part #417970

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Pawl 428990
#9

Ribbon feed diagram

Pawl

Part #428990

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

Jacket 407171-01
#10H

Frame & jacket diagram

Jacket

Part #407171-01

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

Guide 417170
#19

Key action & touch control diagram

Guide

Part #417170

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

Screw 441900
#25

Carriage diagram

Screw

Part #441900

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

Typebar Link 417800
#14D

Keyboard chart diagram

Typebar link

Part #417800

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

Spool Cup R 428940
#5

Ribbon feed diagram

Spool cup r

Part #428940

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

Jacket Base 480021
#2E

Frame & jacket diagram

Jacket base

Part #480021

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Spring 470701
#8

Carrying case diagram

Spring

Part #470701

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

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How to replace a water softener venturi

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How to replace a water softener rotor position switch

How to replace a water softener rotor position switch

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Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a water softener timer

How to replace a water softener timer

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Time required
 15 minutes or less

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