Adjusting Tension Release Mechanism - Janome MC350E Service Manual

MC350E

Adjusting Tension Release Mechanism

When the presser foot lifter is raised, the tension release mechanism should work correctly.
If not, adjust as follows.
A
B
C
B
D
E
F
1 Remove the front cover unit. (see page 6)
2 Lower the presser foot lifter, set the thread tension dial
at "9" and loosen the Screw
3 Adjust the play between the tension release rod (2)
B
and the Spring holder
mm and tighten the Screw
4 Raise the presser foot lifter, turn the thread tension
dial from "9" to "0", make sure the tension disc
should open 1.0 mm
5 Reattach the front cover unit.
A
Screw
B
Tension release rod (2)
Play (0.3 - 0.5 mm)
C
Spring holder
D
E Tension disc
F Clearance (approximately 1.0 mm)
15
A
.
D
approximately 0.3 - 0.5
A
.
F
.
E