Kenmore
Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model #38516221301 Official Kenmore sewing machine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Kenmore 38516221301 sewing machine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Sewing Machine Rubber Cushion#14

Front cover/extension table Diagram

Sewing machine rubber cushion

Part #735002001

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Sewing Machine Feed Shift Spring#23

Hook unit/bed cover Diagram

Sewing machine feed shift spring

Part #650099009

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw-3x14#35

Feed shaft/lower shaft gear Diagram

Screw-3x14

Part #000100403

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Sewing Machine Upper Thread Guide#3

Top cover/carrying handle Diagram

Sewing machine upper thread guide

Part #650503702

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Sewing Machine Bobbin Winder#16

Top cover/carrying handle Diagram

Sewing machine bobbin winder

Part #652506000

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Threader Plate#6

Needle bar supporter unit Diagram

Threader plate

Part #734101008

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Sewing Machine Bobbin Case#29

Hook unit/bed cover Diagram

Sewing machine bobbin case

Part #627569106

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Oilwick#8

Hook unit/bed cover Diagram

Oilwick

Part #820124007

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Dial#10

Cam block/pattern selector dial Diagram

Dial

Part #751050004

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Sewing Machine Shuttle Race Assembly#2

Hook unit/bed cover Diagram

Sewing machine shuttle race assembly

Part #652623004

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Symptoms common to all sewing machines

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Main causes: dirty shuttle race, wrong thread tension, bad needle timing, damaged needle, using the wrong type of needle
Main causes: machine needs lubrication, internal gear failure
Main causes: dirty shuttle race, improper thread routing, incorrect thread tension
Main causes: lack of lubrication, lint buildup, worn drive belt, faulty drive motor
Main causes: problems with the feed dogs, setting stitch length to 0
Main causes: disengaged clutch, broken drive belt, internal drive gear failure
Main causes: thread bunched up in the shuttle race, bad needle timing, internal drive gear failures
Main causes: faulty foot pedal, locked drive gears, wiring failure, bad drive motor
Main causes: power supply failure, bad power cord, faulty On/Off switch

Repair guides common to all sewing machines

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your sewing machine.

April 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a sewing machine on/off switch

If the sewing machine is completely dead, replace the On/Off switch using these 6 steps.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
April 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a sewing machine drive belt

You can replace a broken sewing machine drive belt in about 15 minutes.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
April 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a sewing machine drive motor

If the drive motor on your sewing machine runs roughly or doesn't run at all, you can replace it in about 30 minutes using these simple steps.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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