Singer sewing machine gear replacement for 5805 | 5802 | Melody 40 models

Singer sewing machine gear replacement



A tip on getting the gear screw undone. Drill a hole in the back that lines up with the screw. It will save you from having to remove the top shaft. If you pull the vertical shaft out you should be able to shift it pass the horizontal top shaft. 353273002



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Singer 5802 5805 singer melody with stripped vertical top shaft gear



A tip on getting the gear screw undone. Drill a hole in the back that lines up with the screw. Make sure not to touch the cord for the light switch. It will save you from having to remove the top shaft. If you pull the vertical shaft out you should be able to shift it pass the horizontal top shaft.



353273-002 Gear top vertical singer



Once the vertical shaft bevel gear is loose you can pull the shaft out. It will save you from removing the top shaft. It should just pull out but there could be a clip holding the shaft as indicated.



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Singer sewing machine gear replacement for 5805 | 5802 | Melody 40 models

Sewing machine troubleshooting guide

Many users think the machine has broken down when they first experience trouble. This is easily corrected with this sewing machine troubleshooting guide that could save you time, trouble and money.

Simple adjustments the sewer can do

Machine binds, locks or noisy.

Probable Cause


  1. Thread or lint caught in race. Possible machine run without sewing fabrics

  2. Bobbin case inserted incorrectly

  3. Feed or darning indicator wrongly set

  4. Lack of oil



Remedy


  1. Many users think the machine has broken down when they first ex­perience a “cotton jam”. This is easily corrected. Turn to the section of your instruction manual which tells you how to remove and clean the shuttle and race. Follow directions carefully and when you have removed the shuttle. Thoroughly clean the race (into which shuttle fits), the race cover and the shuttle itself. Be careful not to score or damage the shuttle or race these are precision-ground parts. Before re-assembling put one spot of oil on your finger-tip and rub this around the outer edge of the shuttle. Do not over oil. Now refit shuttle and race cover as described in your instruction book

  2. Refit bobbin case as shown in instruction book

  3. Set these as described in your book>

  4. Oil as advised in instruction book


Upper thread breaking content goes here.

Probable Cause


  1. Machine wrongly threaded

  2. Tension too tight

  3. Needle Wrongly fitted

  4. Bent or damaged needle

  5. Using wrong thread

  6. Thread wound around spool pin!



Remedy


  1. Refer to threading instructions in

    your instruction book

  2. Turn tension knob left to loosen

    upper tension

  3. Your instruction book will tell you

    how to fit the needle properly

  4. Replace with new needle

  5. Refer to needle and thread chart in

    instruction book

  6. Release thread from spool pin



Lower thread breaking content goes here.

Probable Cause


  1. Bobbin wound unevenly

  2. Too much thread on bobbin

  3. Bobbin case wrongly threaded

  4. Bobbin case tension too tight

  5. Bobbin bent



Remedy


  1. Remove thread and rewind evenly

  2. Remove excess thread

  3. Refer to threading diagram in

    instruction book

  4. Rarely needs adjusting-but refer

    to tension instructions

  5. Replace bobbin



Needle Breaking content goes here.

Probable Cause


  1. Bent or damaged needle

  2. Material too thick for needle

  3. Pulling material

  4. Machine set to zig-zag when using straight stitch foot and needle plate (Refers to swing needle machines only)

  5. Pattern cams left in machine (Refers to swing needle machines only)

  6. Swing lever (zig-zag) moving while needle in work (bending needle) (Refers to swing needle machines only)

  7. Needle not pushed up to stop screw in needle bar (Make sure the needle is deep enough)



Remedy


  1. Fit new needle

  2. Refer to needle and thread chart

  3. Never pull material when sewing, just guide it

  4. Ensure swing lever (zig-zag) set for straight sewing

  5. Remove pattern cams from machine

  6. Ensure needle clear of work or pressure foot raised when using swing (zig-zag) lever

  7. Loosen needle clamp, push needle up to stop screw and make sure not dirt is trapped



Missing or irregular stitches content goes here.

Probable Cause


  1. Needle wrongly fitted

  2. Using wrong needle or thread

  3. Top tension slack

  4. Machine wrongly threaded

  5. Bobbin wound unevenly

  6. Feed dog too low

  7. Insufficient pressure on presser foot

  8. Pattern cams left in machine (Refers to swing needle machines only)



Remedy


  1. See instruction book, fit correctly

  2. Refer to needle and thread chart

  3. Increase tension

  4. Thread correctly. See instruction book

  5. Rewind bobbin

  6. Raise feed. See instruction book

  7. Increase pressure. See instruction book 

  8. Remove pattern cams from machine



Material Puckers.

Probable Cause


  1. Tension too tight

  2. Stitch length too long

  3. Bent or blunt needle

  4. Thread too thick



Remedy


  1. Loosen. See instruction book

  2. Reduce stitch length

  3. Fit new needle

  4. Refer to needle and thread chart



Material will not feed through machine.

Probable Cause


  1. Feed set to “‘Darn”

  2. Fabric indicator set to “‘Darn”

  3. Darner released (upper position)



Remedy


  1. Set to “Normal”

  2. Set to correct type of material

  3. Engage darner (lower position press down)



Bobbin winder will not turn or winds unevenly.

Probable Cause


  1. Oil on pulley rubber (slipping)

  2. Cotton wound around spindle



Remedy


  1. Remove oil with clean cloth

  2. Remove cotton from spindle



Electric motor fails to operate.

Probable Cause


  1. Fused plug

  2. Faulty connections



Remedy


  1. Check fuses

  2. Have connections checked by a qualified electrical worker






Sewing machine troubleshooting guide

Elna lotus hook drive gear | 408101

We have an Elna Lotus about 35 years old. It’s black Hook Drive Gear has broken and needs replacement. I can not take the old one out. Do I need any special tool to take the old one out? It appears that the old black hook drive has been replaced by white hook drive. Am I correct?










Elna lotus hook drive gear | 408101

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Husqvarna Viking Zig Zag timing

I have replaced the cam and now when I try and do a zig zag pattern the timing is out and the needle starts to zig or zag whilst it is still performing a stitch.


I’ve added two images explaining how to set the Husqvarna Viking zig zag timing, the worm wheel tolerance and a extra diagram for the principle of zigzag synchronisation. This should guide you through the process, else you can always ask a question on the comments box at the bottom of the page.





Husqvarna Viking Zig Zag timing



The general rule for setting the zig zag timing on any sewing machine is as follow, but also apply to setting the Husqvarna Viking zig zag timing:



Set stitch width control at maximum width position. Turn the handwheel, observing that the needle goes straight up with now side movement to a point 2-3 mm above the needle plate. At this point the needle should begin to swing over to the other side. Verify that the needle goes straight down the other side.



If adjustment is necessary, loosen screws on worm gear and turn slightly in either direction.



Sometimes the worm gear can get sticky and won’t move freely. You can warm the worm gear with a hair dryer to loosen the old oil. Applying excessive heat can damage plastic parts of your machine


You can buy the full manual or cam stack gear at these links Husqvarna Technical Manual and the cam stack gear here



 





Husqvarna Viking Zig Zag timing