Kenmore
Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model # 38518630890 Official Kenmore sewing machine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Kenmore 38518630890 sewing machine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Sewing Machine Needle Bar 751015007
#5

Needle bar diagram

Sewing machine needle bar

Part #751015007

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

Kenmore Card 756801047
#22

Accessory kit parts diagram

Kenmore card

Part #756801047

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

Belt Cover 756057006
#19

Set screw and motor diagram

Belt cover

Part #756057006

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

Dial 751050004
#27

Cam block unit diagram

Dial

Part #751050004

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

Kenmore Elite Snp Rng Cs-5 000013903
#32

Hook unit diagram

Kenmore elite snp rng cs-5

Part #000013903

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

Shaft 756607007
#1

Upper shaft compartment diagram

Shaft

Part #756607007

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

Release Lever 751142004
#13

Face cover and needle plate diagram

Release lever

Part #751142004

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

Sewing Machine Plate 650098008
#20

Hook unit diagram

Sewing machine plate

Part #650098008

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Clip On Wshr 000002806
Clip on wshr

Part #000002806

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Kenmore Elite Support Plate 827020014
#10

Face cover and needle plate diagram

Kenmore elite support plate

Part #827020014

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

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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