Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model # 38512318990 Official Kenmore sewing machine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Kenmore 38512318990 sewing machine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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38512318990 Sewing Machines
Sewing Machine Spool Pin Spring 736007009
#31

Rear cover diagram

Sewing machine spool pin spring

Part #736007009

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

Sewing Machine Set Screw 000103509
#8

Motor assembly diagram

Sewing machine set screw

Part #000103509

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

Ring 658019009
#9

Upper shaft diagram

Ring

Part #658019009

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

Shaft Handle 740011009
#2

Bobbin winder diagram

Shaft handle

Part #740011009

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

Kenmore Elite Sewing Machine Presser Foot Lever 735029004
#12

Pressor bar diagram

Kenmore elite sewing machine presser foot lever

Part #735029004

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

Shaft Holder 739022009
#23

Feed rock shaft diagram

Shaft holder

Part #739022009

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Janome Sewing Machine Screw 000115607
#41

Rear cover diagram

Janome sewing machine screw

Part #000115607

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

Lower Shaft 735236006
#9

Race body diagram

Lower shaft

Part #735236006

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Support Bar 735032000
#9

Needle bar supporter diagram

Support bar

Part #735032000

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Sewing Machine Shuttle Race Assembly 553168006
#19

Race body diagram

Sewing machine shuttle race assembly

Part #553168006

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: 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

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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