Needle To Hook Timing - Janome MO200 Service Manual

MO200
5200QDC
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT

NEEDLE TO HOOK TIMING

When the machine is set the straight stitch pattern " " (left needle position), the amount of ascending
travel of the needle bar from its lowest position to the position where the tip of the hook meets the right side
of the needle should be 3.5 - 3.75 mm.
1. Remove the needle plate and bobbin holder.
2. Turn on the power switch, set the straight stitch pattern " " (left needle position).
3. Remove the bed cover (see page 3).
4. Turn the handwheel toward you, and set the needle bar at the lowest position.
5. Loosen the 2 setscrews on the lower shaft gear.
6. Raise the needle bar 3.6 mm from the lowest position of the needle bar.
7. Turn the lower shaft timing gear until the tip of hook meets with the right side of needle.
8. Tighten the 2 setscrews on the lower shaft gear.
9. Attach the bed cover, bobbin holder and needle plate.
Needle plate
2 setscrews
Bobbin holder
Lower shaft gear
Match the tip of hook at
the right side of needle
Needle #14
3.5-3.75 mm
Lower needle position
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