Model # 717 APOLLO HOOK Official Singer apollo hook sewing machine

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Hem guide

Part #171110

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Bobbin

Part #172222

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#36

Alpha feed diagram

Stud

Part #511057

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Sewing machine bobbin

Part #172336

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#75

Covers diagram

Tension dial

Part #174400-656

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#32

Alpha feed diagram

Fd fk conn

Part #511016

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#57

Alpha feed diagram

Gear

Part #174491

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#50

Covers diagram

Spring

Part #163637

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#27

Hook area diagram

Slide spring

Part #172957

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#26

Hook area diagram

Cover plate

Part #172956

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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

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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.…

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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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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…

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Time required

15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your sewing machines

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Model # 717 APOLLO HOOK Official Singer apollo hook 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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