Kenmore
Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model #1581792182 Official Kenmore sewing machine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Kenmore 1581792182 sewing machine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Clamper#21

Motor assembly Diagram

Clamper

Part #43799

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

Link Plate#7

Zigzag guide assembly Diagram

Link plate

Part #55282

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

Modifier Asm#1

Stitch modifier assembly Diagram

Modifier asm

Part #49962

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

Clutch Sleeve#5

Clutch wheel assembly Diagram

Clutch sleeve

Part #56350

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

Zig Zag Guide Bar#8

Zigzag guide assembly Diagram

Zig zag guide bar

Part #57713

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

Feed Shaft#4

Feed regulator assembly Diagram

Feed shaft

Part #57699

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

Bh Reset Lvr#21

Buttonhole control assembly Diagram

Bh reset lvr

Part #49960

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

Taping Screw#13

Main control assembly Diagram

Taping screw

Part #39163

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

Shaft#13

Buttonhole control assembly Diagram

Shaft

Part #57293

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

Buttonhole Control#6

Buttonhole control assembly Diagram

Buttonhole control

Part #49958

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

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.

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
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
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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