To Adjust Tension Release Mechanism (2) - Janome MC6300P Service Manual

Mounting plate (D)
Setscrew (A)
0.8mm (E)
Tension release
plate (F)

TO ADJUST TENSION RELEASE MECHANISM (2)

Set screw (B)
Tension
release
gear (C)
The tension release motor should open the tension
discs 0.8mm. If not, adjust it as follows:
1. Remove the face plate, top cover and thread
guide (refer to pages 1 and 6).
2. Set the tension dial at "9".
3. Turn the tension release gear (C) counter-
clockwise until it stops.
4. Check the opening. It should be 0.8mm (E).
If the opening is not wide enough, loosen the
setscrews (A) and (B).
Tighten the setscrew (B) slightly.
Move the mounting plate (D) toward you to
increase the opening.
Tighten the setscrews (A) and (B).
5. Attach the thread guide, top cover and face
plate.
* Note
When the tension release gear is turned clockwise
until it stops, the tension release plate (F) should
have a play.
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