Singer
Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model #6217 Official Singer sewing machine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Singer 6217 sewing machine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Set Screw#11

Buttonholer & feed regulator cam Diagram

Set screw

Part #113433-451

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

Belt Retainer#23

Arm shaft drive Diagram

Belt retainer

Part #446376

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

Lvr Plate Cp#17

Disc selection assembly Diagram

Lvr plate cp

Part #446410

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

Spring#20

Covers & add-ons Diagram

Spring

Part #531766

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

Plate Assembly#3

Disc selection assembly Diagram

Plate assembly

Part #446411

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

Sewing Machine Screw#11

Needle bar, presser bar & take-up Diagram

Sewing machine screw

Part #141844-819

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

Sewing Machine Screw

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Sewing machine screw

Part #113455-001

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

Hinge Stud#27

Feed system Diagram

Hinge stud

Part #446483

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

Washer#3

Cam stack Diagram

Washer

Part #444923-453

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

Mounting Screw#2

Electrical equipment Diagram

Mounting screw

Part #113504-451

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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