TM 10-3530-207-14
5-18. CLOTHING SEWING MACHINE NEEDLE BAR AND THREAD TAKE-UP MAINTENANCE.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Cleaning
c.
Inspection
d.
Repair
e.
Installation
f.
Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP :
Tools:
Equipment Condition :
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Appendix B,
Remove lifting lever (para. 5-17)
Item 1)
Materials/Parts:
Rag, wiping (Appendix F, Item 2)
Cleaning Solvent (Appendix F, Item 8)
Brush, Medium Bristle (Appendix F, Item 1)
Removal.
(1)
Remove lifting lever guard plate.
(2)
Remove needle screw (1) and the needle clamp (2).
(3)
Loosen setscrew (3) and remove needle bar (4), connecting stud (5), slide block (6).
(4)
Loosen setscrew (7) through casing and pull the connecting link (8) out using pliers.
NOTE
Screw (9) has left hand threads. Turn the screw clockwise to loosen.
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