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Singer Sewing Machine Not Stitching?My Singer classic does not sew. It grabbed the bobbin thread, but it won't do any stitches. It does go up and down. The needle is right, the tension is right, something else is wrong.

 

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Replacing the Belt on a Troy-Bilt Mower?I am trying to replace the belt on my Troy-Bilt 42" riding mower, and I don't know how to get it past bar that is apparently in place to prevent the belt from slipping off.

 

Janome Sewing Machine Making a Buzzing Sound - sewing machine on a desk top

Janome Sewing Machine Making a Buzzing Sound?I have a 18 yr old Janome model 4618. I've been sewing face masks quite a bit these last two weeks with the coronavirus shut down. My machine is now making a loud buzzing noise when it is running. It still sews normally. It is just loud.

 

Repairing a PFAFF Creative 7570 - screen area of machine

Repairing a PFAFF Creative 7570?I have a PFAFF creative 7570. It was working fine and then the screen stopped working. Any idea what could be causing this and how I can fix it?

 

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Repairing a Brother Sewing Machine?My Brother SQ9185 is throwing a Code E1. How do I fix this?

 

1951 Singer Sewing Machine Won't Start - vintage Singer

1951 Singer Sewing Machine Won't Start?This sewing machine was given to me by my grandma and I've never used any sewing machine before. I am attempting to learn how, but when I plug it in it does nothing. Does this mean the motor is broken or is there something I'm not doing? I've tried looking up videos, but they're very confusing when you don't know what you're doing.

 

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John Deere Mower Won't Start?I have a L130 John Deere that will turn over, but not start. I've tested the fuel pump and it is working, fuel filter was replaced last year, it has a brand new battery, and I have spark. The air filter is also clean. Any suggestions?

 

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Bolens Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a 15yr old Bolens 42" rider. Despite having a new battery, I cannot get it to turn over. Where do I start?

 

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Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Start?My Craftsman 42" 19.0 mower started yesterday immediately after winter storage, but now won't start although it turns over. It has plenty gas, oil, and battery power.

 

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Husqvarna Mower Needs to Be Jumped Started?I have a Husqvarna that will not start unless I jump it with cables. It has a new battery and the motor seems to drag unless using cables. Is this a starter problem because it starts fine with cables.

 

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Repairing a Kenmore Sewing Machine Stitch Length Switch?I have a Sears Kenmore model 158.13010 sewing machine. The stitch length switch will not stay in place. I am not sure how to fix it.

 

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Installing a Needle in a Brother Sewing Machine?I have a Brother sewing machine cs6000i. I cannot get a new needle installed. The clamp/screw does not hold it in place. I have spent hours trying everything I could think of. I have only had it 4 months!

 

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John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a 2017 John Deere D105 I recently bought 2nd hand. I was using it a few days ago when I thought I had run it out of gas. After filling the tank I tried to start the mower and it would spin, but not start. I checked and I'm not getting spark. I've changed the ignition coil and the spark plug and it still won't start.

 

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Mini Chef Sewing Machine Not Stitching?So my sewing machine was first of all hooking to later realize that the bobbin case has shifted and the needle was hitting it. So I opened it up and turned the bobbin case back. Then I left it and came back another time to use it and it wasn't stitching. I checked online and they said the hook timing was wrong. I checked it and fixed it.

 

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John Deere L130 Engine Won't Crank?I have a John Deere L130 tractor. I just replaced the starter because the old one wasn't working. I have the starter in and the battery is charged. When I start the engine I hear the starter turning, but the engine will not crank. The starter is making a whirling noise, but like I said the engine will not crank. Any ideas?

 

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Sewing Machine Stitches Are Loose?Everything works great on it, but my stitches are always loose each time I sew something I end up just doing it by hand. That as we know takes forever.

 

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Repairing a Nelco Sewing Machine?My Nelco SZA 2211 needs repair after every project. I'm sewing simple surgical masks. But the wheel that advances the needle slips and spins. When the machine does advance it won't cross a simple bump of elastic in the seam. And the stitches bunch, and gather the fabric. Will a manual give me the information I need to repair this antique? Mine was lost years ago.

 

Finding the Model Number for a Nelco Sewing Machine - vintage sewing machine

Finding the Model Number for a Nelco Sewing Machine?Can someone tell me the model # for this machine? So I can look for the manual!

 

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Thread Bunches on the Top When Sewing in Reverse?I have a Kenmore model 385 17630. My big problem is that when I try to back stitch it gets big loops on the top. I've cleaned it, changed the needle, and have tried to adjust the tension for the top and also tried to adjust the bobbin tension.

 

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No Power to the Motherboard in Husqvarna Long Arm?I have a Husqvarna Mega 18 x 8 Quilter. I had thread to hang up in the bobbin cace and I turned it off and removed the thread. When I turned it back on it started powering up as it is suppose to do, but all of a sudden it went completely out, like the power had gone out. An electrician determined that cord is hot up to where it goes into the mother board.

 

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Janome Memory Craft 4800 Reverse Button Not Working?When sewing, my reverse stitch button and up down button won't work.

 

Murray Riding Mower Not Shifting Gears

Murray Riding Mower Not Shifting Gears?I just put a motion belt on a Murray 12/38 model # 38608x92a. Now that the belt is on it still acts as if it's in neutral, on or off. Am I missing a way that the transaxle can be disengaged? Because even when it's off and in gear it moves as if it's in neutral.

 

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Screws for Older Kenmore# 17892?I need one to secure the needle plate beneath the pressure foot, and one to hold the lint tray underneath the arm. I was cleaning and my wife 'helped' and lost those screws after moving the machine parts while I was at work.

 

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Repair Cub Cadet XT1 Won't Start?I own a Cub Cadet XT1 and I've changed the starter and solenoid. It turns, but won't start. Anyone have an idea why it will not start?

 

Thread Knotting Up in Bobbin Case - tangle of thread

Thread Knotting Up in Bobbin Case?I've just picked up sewing and I've hit a snag. I don't know why all these threads are coming up from under the bobbin area! I think the top thread is getting stuck in the bobbin casing somehow and none of the stitches are sticking. It's all coming undone.

 

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Toyota Machine Won't Sew Leather?My Toyota was sewing leather OK a couple of days ago. Now it will sew anything but the thin leather. I've checked over the machine, changed the needle, etc., but the stitches aren't catching.

 

Repairing a Bernina Sewing Machine - sewing machine

Repairing a Bernina Sewing Machine?I have a nice Bernini 830 Electronic Record sewing machine that I use in my alteration business and lately when I do the overlock stitch no. 5 I get a lot of skipped stitches and have to go over the sewing again to fill the stitches in. I've cleaned it, but still have the problem. I am just wondering if there is something wrong with the cam. I know I'll probably have to take the machine in.

 

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Adjusting the Needle Position on a Kenmore?The needle position on my Kenmore 385.19233 isn't centered. It's too far right. How do I fix this?

 

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Repairing a Singer Quantum 9960 Sewing Machine?My Singer sounds like it threw a rod. Can you help?

 

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Needle Not Moving on a Singer Sewing Machine?I have a Singer sewing machine, model 5500/5400. The needle won't go up and down. The motor is working and it shows code 34 when I try to sew.

 

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Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Charge the Battery?I've been having a problem with my riding mower. It's an older Craftsman DYT 4000 with a 18hp Briggs and Stratton engine model no 917.275640. I've tested the alternator and its putting out 28 ac volts and I also replaced the voltage regulator. Also I have two good batteries I switch back and forth between charging so I can use the mower.

 

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Needle Not Moving on a Brother Sewing Machine?I bought this sewing machine, a Brother LS14, not too long ago and used it to fix a few of my clothes. After not using it for about a month I tried to use it and the needle will no longer go up and down when I press the peddle or turn it manually?

 

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Brother Embroidery Machine Skips Stitches?I have a Brother Innovis NS1150E embroidery machine. Occasionally it skips stitches. Is there a way to go back and restitch them?

 

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Sewing Machine Not Picking Up Bobbin Thread?The bobbin thread is not connecting with the needle thread to begin sewing.

 

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Singer 8280 Handwheel Hard to Turn?The handwheel is almost frozen! It is very hard to turn it! There are no jammed threads! I was sewing and it kept slowing down, with my foot pressed down on the pedal all the way. I tried turning the handwheel towards me slightly, and it would sew a little more, then stall again. So I removed the top thread and bobbin, then reloaded both. Then, it could not pick up bobbin thread!

 

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Adjusting the Needle on a Kenmore Sewing Machine?How do you adjust the needle on a Kenmore sewing machine?

 

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Stitch Selection Knob Not Working on a Kenmore?The stitch selection knob on this will not move. I bought it at a thrift store; it looks great. It is a Kenmore, model 158-1792.

 

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Needle on Kenmore Sewing Machine Hitting Shuttle?The needle on my Kenmore 385-12814 sewing machine is running into the shuttle assembly. It started as I was half way through a project. Any ideas?

 

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John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a John Deere LA145, I've owned it since 2009. It used to work just fine, that is until I parked it a few years ago. I took it out last year and worked on it a little. My grandmother and I completely took apart the carburetor, cleaned it, and cleaned the air filter and still nothing.

 

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Repairing a Pfaff Sewing Machine that Is Jamming?I have a Pffaf p80 that has been jamming the material and making a bundle of thread in the bobbin. It is only the upper thread, like it is not picking the upper one.

 

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Changing the Fuse on a Brother Sewing Machine?Can you advise me where on my Brother LS2125 sewing machine I can go to change the fuse? I Believe it blew when I used a power board that was using multiple appliances. My manual does not give instructions on fuse changing, only bulb changing.

 

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Husqvarna Lawn Tractor Keeps Stalling?I have a Husqvarna lawn tractor, currently w/snowthrower attached. When running to warm it up it idles fine, but when I engage PTO switch or start to move in any direction, it stalls. It can be running for 5 minutes or 50 minutes the result is the same thing. The dealer says it is the seat switch, but I'm currently listening to it purr, but it won't engage or move w/out stalling.

 

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Tension Problems on a Singer Sewing Machine?I have a Singer 6268 sewing machine. The stitch is bubbling up which I know is a tension problem. I have checked the manual and I have tried adjusting the tension button, but it is not working. I have rethreaded my machine and changed and the bobbin. Any other ideas of how to fix the tension?

 

E4 Error on Jack JK9100b Sewing Machine - machine with error code on the screen

E4 Error on Jack JK9100b Sewing Machine?How do I resolver an E4 error on a JACK JK9100B sewing machine?

 

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Adjusting the Needle Position on a Kenmore Sewing Machine?My Kenmore 158 13010 needle is left of center. How do I get it to center and or how do I adjust it left to right and center. I don't have the manual, but it is a problem.

 

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John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a John Deere X730 mower. When I turn the key the dash lights turn on and the headlights work (bright), but it doesn't turn over.

 

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Thread Won't Stay in the Needle on a Toyota RS2000 Sewing Machine?I have a Toyota RS2000 sewing machine. I threaded the machine as I usually do, and went to machine up a seam, but the thread kept coming out of the needle when I press the foot to sew. I don't know why. I tried different settings, but it still kept popping out of the eye in the needle!

 

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Singer 62868 Feed Dogs Not Moving the Fabric?The feed dogs on my wife's Singer 6268 do not feed the material. I can see that the feed dogs do not move up or down with the foot feed down and turning the the knob to move the needle up and down. Could this have to do with a gear? I don't know if I should open the bottom of the case to see if something is slipping.

 

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Reattaching the Presser Foot on a Pfaff 1020?I have a Pfaff 1020 machine and while I was hemming some jeans my presser foot fell off and won't reattach. Usually I can just pop it back into place and I assumed it was magnetic. I'm not quite sure what happened.

 

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Installing Rubber Arm Pads on a MTD Riding Mower?Where can I find out how to install the rubber arm pads on my MTD yard machine? I am using replacement round arm pads, Wheeltronic Lift/Snapon Lift.

 

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Repairing a Brother Sewing Machine?I replaced my needle and now my sewing machine won't thread the needle. What am I doing wrong?

 

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Brother Sewing Machine Foot Pedal Not Working?I have a Brother SPQ 1500 SL. My foot pedal won't work. I have to use the turn wheel to get my machine to work, but when I stop sewing my machine won't start sewing back and the needle down light flashes. I have changed the foot pedals and am still having the same problem.

 

New Home Sewing Machine Won't Sew a Zig Zag Stitch - closeup of needle and bobbin

New Home Sewing Machine Won't Sew a Zig Zag Stitch?I have stripped and serviced my New Home SS2015 machine, but I need to know the correct position when the needle is down in relation to the bobbin unit. On zig zag it is only doing a straight stitch as not picking up thread on one of the down positions of the needle. I have tried moving the belt onto a different cog, but nothing seems to work. The needle does go zig zag.

 

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Repairing a Singer Sewing Machine?I have a Singer Model 9217 sewing machine. It runs fine, but the light for the pattern selector is out. I can't tell which stitch it is on without testing each time. I assumed it was a simple replacement of a bulb or maybe an electrical problem, but the repairman says it is the "light board" which is no longer available. I can't find any references to a "light board" anywhere.

 

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Replacing Nylon Gear on a Kenmore Sewing Machine?My model 158.541 Kenmore sewing machine stitches very nicely, but I cannot adjust the stretch length. I found that the nylon gear that sits behind the stitch length knob is broken. Can I replace it? Do you have instructions or video?

 

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Vintage Singer 5102 Needle Jammed?I just purchased a second hand vintage sewing machine (Singer 5102). The problem is after I went through cleaning and servicing it, I couldn't get the needle to move. The hand wheel, belt, and fan bit of motor move fine, but I noticed there is brown thread stuck in a joint of the arm that attaches the needle arm to the thread take-up lever.

 

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John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start in Cold Weather?My D170 won't start in cold weather. The battery is good and I changed the solenoid. It is getting power as if heats up starts. Any advise?

 

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Repairing a Janome Sewing Machine?I have a Janome MC6000 machine. While sewing the balance wheel stalled and then only spun after that. Did I strip gears or break a belt? I can still manually raise and lower the needle.

 

Feed Dogs Not Moving Fabric - closeup of feed dog area

Feed Dogs Not Moving Fabric?I have a Brother Odyssey 8060 sewing machine. While the feed dogs move back and forth and go up they don't seem to lower or feed the fabric through while sewing. I have cleaned it out and removed the needle plate to make sure no dust or thread and fabric were stuck.

 

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Husqvarna YTA18542 Won't Crank?My battery is new; it is getting plenty of juice. When I turn the key, it tries to start, then there is a loud knocking sound and whining sound from the battery area. It has new gas and a clean air filter. Several previous times it was as if it was dragging, but it finally started. It caught fire at the fuel cut off and I had to replace the ignition harness. I'm thinking it's the starter.

 

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Adjusting the Needle Position on a Kenmore Machine?I need to find the place where I adjust the needle position on the Kenmore sewing machine model 38519233400.

 

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Sewing Machine Not Getting Power?The light on my sewing machine doesn't glow when I plug in the speed controller and there is not any movement in the machine to be seen at all. So I am wondering if it's the machine or the speed paddler that isn't working! Please suggest what to do?

 

Kenmore Sewing Machine Not Running - power connection and cable

Kenmore Sewing Machine Not Running?I accidentally pulled the electric cord connection out of my Kenmore sewing machine. After plugging it back in, there seems to be absolutely no power to the sewing machine. There is no noise whatsoever. The wall outlet is fine and the cords look okay. There is no off/on switch for this sewing machine. You just push on the pedal when ready to sew. Any suggestions?

 

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Stitch Selection Dial on Kenmore Machine Not Working?My Kenmore 385 will not switch to other stitches. You can turn the dial and it moves easily, but is not engaging to switch stitches. Can this be repaired?

 

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Thread Cutter on Pfaff Sewing Machine Not Cutting?Recently the thread cutter does not seem to be cutting the thread. When I finish the stitching line, press the "immediate tie-off" button, the threads stay attached to the fabric. I have changed the needle, rethreaded the bobbin and spool, and cleaned under the plate. The manual does not address this problem.

 

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Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Start After Repairs?I have a Craftsman LT 2000 and it was running OK, but after I replaced the starter, ignition coil it wouldn't start back up so I replaced the starter solenoid also and there is still nothing. It will crank the first time and just spin, but if you try again it does nothing at all. When it cranked it did try to start, but then I heard a pop and nothing.

 

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Kenmore Sewing Machine Won't Run?The light works, but the machine will not run.

 

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Adjusting the Needle Alignment on a Singer 774?Where can I adjust the needle alignment on my Singer 774? The left, right, and center are all off.

 

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Singer Sewing Machine Displaying Error Code E2?I have a Singer 7258 sewing machine. When trying to wind the bobbin, it stops after just a second and shows error code E2. It looks like the needle is not disengaging. Does anyone know how to fix this? I'm heartbroken. I have been waiting 3 years to start quilting for my grandchildren.

 

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Finding the Model and Serial Number on a New Home Sewing Machine?I just bought a vintage New Home Light Running sewing machine. It's in a beautiful wood cabinet with 3 drawers on each side and a double table top. (1 opens to the left and the other to the right) The only numbers I can find are on a stamped plate behind the neck of the hand wheel. The numbers are NHR 113588. Is this the model number or serial number?

 

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Cleaning the Tension Mechanism on a Pfaff Sewing Machine?How do I open the housing of a Pfaff 7550 to clean the thread tension mechanism?

 

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Presser Foot on Kenmore Machine Won't Move?The presser foot on my Kenmore 385 19157100 sewing machine won't go up or down. The lever moves, but the foot does not budge. Does anyone know how to repair this?

 

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Replacement Shuttle Hook for a Kenmore Sewing Machine?I have a Kenmore 10 stitch sewing machine. The model number is 385-1249380. I am looking to the replace the shuttle hook, Ref.#1- part #47.

 

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Needle Doesn't Pick Up Bobbin Thread?I have a Nustyle 227 sewing machine. The needle won't pick up thread from bobbin.

 

Repairing a Singer Sewing Machine

Repairing a Singer Sewing Machine?I have a Singer model#30215. Why do I have a dead spot on my machine, revolutions are not consistent.

 

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Removing the Front Cover on a Kenmore Sewing Machine?How do I remove the front cover on a Kenmore 385.1782480 sewing machine?

 

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Needle on a Singer Sewing Machine Not Moving?The needle on my Singer 5522 will not go up and down. How can I fix it?

 

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Kenmore Sewing Machine Not Feeding Fabric Forward?My Kenmore model 52 sewing machine does not feed forward, only in reverse. The grips below the presser foot move, but don't "rotate" when feeding forward, but do correctly "rotate" when backstitching. It is not the pressure on the presser foot. I have adjusted it, and no change. I looked underneath, and nothing apparent seems to present itself.

 

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John Deere Mower Stalls Going Up Hill?I have a John Deere lt155 tractor that runs great until I start to go up a hill then it stalls out. It is like it runs out of gas (tank is full of gas ) and when I turn the tractor around to go down it fires right up and runs great. Any thoughts?

 

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Sewing Machine Needle Keeps Breaking?I have threaded my needle more than 10 times and it keeps breaking. I have broken like about 4 needles and all the bits fell into the machine how can I get it out? Does this affect my sewing? I am frustrated and tired; what should I do?

 

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John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start?I own a John Deere e130 with 15 hours since new. It cranks, but won't start. The fuel filter and air filter are both clean and look like new. The fuel filter filled as it should, but seems it's not getting fuel though.

 

Praff Creative 7570 Repair - needle not lifting from bobbin case

Praff Creative 7570 Repair?I began sewing this morning when it seemed the needle would not lift and was in the bobbin casing. I checked for jammed thread/material, etc. nothing.

 

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Adjusting Needle Position on a Kenmore Sewing Machine?I have a vintage Kenmore sewing machine model #1703. Can I re-adjust the feed and or the needle position? It sews for a a few stitches and then the needle hits the feed. I've never had a Kenmore, but I worked on my all metal Singer and other machines. It had been in a garage for a while, but in its table so it was somewhat protected, and I know it needs to be oiled.

 

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Repairing a Troy-Bilt Riding Mower?The deck engagement cable breaks every time one is installed.

 

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Riding Mower Lost Power and Won't Restart?I have zero turn Z4200 riding mower and this particular day I was mowing and the mower lost power and stopped running and I tried to restart again, but wouldn't even crank over. I used a screw driver on the solenoid and it would turn over with very minimal power.

 

Adjusting the Feed Dog Height on a Janome HD 3000 - manual page

Adjusting the Feed Dog Height on a Janome HD 3000?I have a Janome HD 3000 and I need to adjust the height of the feed dog. I think there is an error in the service manual on the internet, because for the setscrew (A) there is no way to loosen it and I guess it confuses (A) and (B) in the diagram attached?

 

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Replacing Upper Tension Takeup Spring on Kenmore Machine?How do you remove the thread tension assembly unit in order to replace the takeup spring, which has broken, on a Kenmore 158.903 zig zag sewing machine? I've ordered the takeup spring, however, the tension assembly does not have a screw to unwind in order to remove the assembly (like the vintage Singers).

 

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John Deere D110 Shut Off and Won't Restart?I was mowing with my D110 when it just shut off. I can't restart it. The engine will crank, but will not fire up; spark at plug is good. Fuel is flowing from fuel pump fine as well as through line to the carburetor. I tried unplugging and plugging in the seat safety cutout. Also I tried bypassing the seat switch via a few videos. It still would not start. What else to is there to check?

 

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John Deere L110 Lawn Tractor Won't Start?The engine will start if jumped, but it runs for 3-4 minutes, shuts off, and won't turn starter over. The lights don't come on. The battery is one month old.

 

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Repairing a Mini Sewing Machine?I brought a mini sewing machine, but it is not making stitches. I thought it may be because of the needle. I changed it, but still no result.

 

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Bobbin Thread Not Locking with Top Thread?All of a sudden my bobbin thread doesn't lock with the top thread. Even if I backstitch the thread just pulls out. I have retreaded, changed bobbins, cleaned out the bobbin case, and reset the bobbin tension. Nothing helps.

 

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Troy-Bilt Riding Mower Won't Start?I inherited a Troy-Bilt riding mower (18.5 HP I/C). It needed a jump from my car. The parking brake/clutch was set. The choke was on. TPO set and the seat was down. I turned the key and the whole deck "bumps" once like it's in gear. It really bumps hard, too. Then nothing. I turn the key off and try again and it bumps once; then nothing. Am I doing something wrong?

 

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Battery Not Charging on a Craftsman Riding Mower?Will the battery on my Craftsman riding mower still charge if I just wire the wires together where the diode was?

 

Troy-Bilt Riding Mower Won't Move - red riding mower

Troy-Bilt Riding Mower Won't Move?My mower won't go forward or backward. The engine runs and the blade turns, but it won't go forward or back when shifting. It quit while I was cutting the grass. Could it be a belt issue?

 

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Needle Won't Move on Kenmore Sewing Machine?I have a Kenmore sewing machine model 385. 12612090. The needle will not go up and down and the tension on the wheel is very tight. Can you suggest how to resolve?

 

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Husqvarna Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a Husqvarna yth2248 mower. It won't start using the key. I can crank it by using a piece of wire and touching the 2 terminals on the starter, but it only cranks. I can keep it running by spraying starter fluid, but it cuts off when I stop. I can raise and lower the rpm while using starter fluid. Any ideas on what the problem is?

 

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Thread Is Wrapped Around Bobbin Casing?The thread is wrapped around the bobbin casing and I can't get it out. What do you suggest I do? The tension is too tight. I have no manual to reference.

 

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Fabric Stops Feeding When Sewing Across Seams?I have a Brother NX 250. I was sewing together some quilt blocks that were made up of half square triangles. I tried to sew together the half square triangles, going across the seam and seam allowance of the underneath fabric. The machine would not feed past these seams.

 

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Craftsman LT2000 Mower Won't Start?My mower has been running with no problem. I stopped to get a drink and it would not restart. It turns over fine, but just never catches. Also, I noticed that it will intermittently backfire. The spark plug is fine and it is getting gas through the filter. Any ideas?

 

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Troubleshooting a Brother 1400e Embroidery Machine?I have a Brother 1400e sewing machine, it stitches out placement fine. Then when I put the first appliqué piece down, it stitches out until it gets to the final stitching and then it tears the stabilizer and pulls the fabric away as well. I changed the needle, bobbin, bobbin case, and thread. I tried pulling the bottom thread to the top when starting. I have never had this problem before.

 

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Feed Dogs Won't Go Down?I have a Frister Rossmann 906 sewing machine from the 1970s. I can't get the feed dogs to go down. The switch and I guess the levers are stuck, but I don't see any way to access the levers. I'm using it for machine embroidery, but it would be better without the feed dogs. It is in perfect working order otherwise. I wish you could get good machine diagrams with purchases.

 

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Craftsman Riding Lawnmower Won't Crank?I have a Craftsman model 917.258663 46" with the 19.5hp B&S I/C platinum turbo cool engine. I am having a no crank/no start issue. I replaced the blade drive safety switch, the seat safety switch, the brake safety switch, starter solenoid, and the ignition switch. I have a fresh battery. When I turn the key, it does absolutely nothing. Not even a hint of a click. I've checked all the wiring.

 

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Replacing the Thread Tension Assembly on My Old Kenmore 158 - inside of the machine with arrow pointing to the area in question

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