Adjusting The Shuttle Race Thread Guide; Rotary Hook Lubrication Amount - Brother KE-430F Service Manual

11. ADJUSTMENT

11-5. Adjusting the shuttle race thread guide

Install the shuttle race thread guide (1) by pushing it in the direction of the arrow so that the needle groove is aligned with the
center of the needle plate hole.
NOTE:
If the shuttle race thread guide is in the wrong position, thread breakages, soiled thread or thread entanglements may
occur.
The position of the shuttle race thread guide is adjusted at the time of shipment from the factory. It should not be changed if
at all possible.

11-6. Rotary hook lubrication amount

KE-430F (-05 specifications)
More
oil
1. Tilt back the machine head.
2. Loosen the two bolts (1), and then adjust by moving the oil tank assembly (2) up or down.
KE-430F (-05 specifications)
The standard position is when the centers of the two bolts (1) are aligned with the reference line on the oil tank plate (3).
KE-430F (-03, -0K, -0F specifications), BE-438F
The standard position is when the oil tank assembly (2) is as far forward as possible as shown in the illustration.
108
Less
oil
2905B
KE-430F, BE-438F
KE-430F (-03, -0K, -0F specifications), BE-438F
More
oil
Less
oil
<If you would like to increase the lubrication amount
further>
Remove the two rubber caps 5.5 (4).
* Keep the two rubber caps 5.5 (4) safely so that they do
get lost.
2329B
2729B