Model # 38512618890 Official Kenmore sewing machine

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#22

Feed rock shaft diagram

Shaft holder

Part #739022009

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#11

Feed rock shaft diagram

Set plate

Part #735085008

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#20

Needle bar diagram

Needle bar crank

Part #680504005

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#23

Shuttle diagram

Sewing machine screw

Part #102202003

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Upper shaft diagram

Ring

Part #658019009

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#16

Cover unit diagram

Cover

Part #742603701

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#31

Zigzag and bobbin winder diagram

Snap ring

Part #000014007

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#15

Feed rock shaft diagram

Plate

Part #605030002

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#26

Presser bar assembly diagram

Sewing machine thread guide

Part #739016000

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Motor assembly diagram

Sewing machine set screw

Part #000078906

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your sewing machines

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Why does the bobbin thread break in my sewing machine?

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

Why is my sewing machine skipping stitches?

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

Why does my sewing machine lock up?

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

Why does my sewing machine make a knocking sound?

Main causes: machine needs lubrication, internal gear failure…

Why won't fabric move through my sewing machine?

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

Why is my sewing machine running sluggishly?

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

Why won't my sewing machine needle move?

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

Why doesn't my sewing machine motor run?

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

Why won't my sewing machine turn on?

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.

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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

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

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Time required

15 minutes or less

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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Model # 38512618890 Official Kenmore sewing machine

Model diagram and schematic

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your sewing machines

Why does the bobbin thread break in my sewing machine?

Why is my sewing machine skipping stitches?

Why does my sewing machine lock up?

Why does my sewing machine make a knocking sound?

Why won't fabric move through my sewing machine?

Why is my sewing machine running sluggishly?

Why won't my sewing machine needle move?

Why doesn't my sewing machine motor run?

Why won't my sewing machine turn on?

Most common repair guides to help fix your sewing machines

How to replace a sewing machine on/off switch

How to replace a sewing machine drive belt

How to replace a sewing machine drive motor

Effective articles & videos to help repair your sewing machines

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

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