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Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model # 158523 Official Kenmore sewing machine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Kenmore 158523 sewing machine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Lever 8948
    #28

    Feed regulator and motor assembly diagram

    Lever

    Part #8948

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

  • Kenmore Cover 2671
    #24

    Base assembly diagram

    Kenmore cover

    Part #2671

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

  • Stud 2282
    #26

    Zigzag guide assembly diagram

    Stud

    Part #2282

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

  • Base 2786
    #49

    Zigzag guide assembly diagram

    Base

    Part #2786

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

  • Rocker Pin 1270
    #7

    Zigzag guide assembly diagram

    Rocker pin

    Part #1270

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

  • Kenmore Face Cover 2691
    #25

    Base assembly diagram

    Kenmore face cover

    Part #2691

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

  • Sewing Machine Set Screw 39
    #23

    Presser bar and shuttle assembly diagram

    Sewing machine set screw

    Part #39

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

  • Shaft 2262
    #43

    Feed regulator and motor assembly diagram

    Shaft

    Part #2262

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

  • Dial 2287
    #23

    Zigzag guide assembly diagram

    Dial

    Part #2287

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

  • Cover 2256
    #53

    Base assembly diagram

    Cover

    Part #2256

    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 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

Effective articles & videos to help repair your sewing machines

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your sewing machine.

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