Kenmore
Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model # 148231 Official Kenmore sewing machine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Kenmore 148231 sewing machine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Spindle 200356
#5

Connecting rod assembly diagram

Spindle

Part #200356

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

Face Cover 200422
#5

Base assembly diagram

Face cover

Part #200422

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

Adjustment Plate 200525
#17A

Unit parts diagram

Adjustment plate

Part #200525

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

Screw 200371
#2

Connecting rod assembly diagram

Screw

Part #200371

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

Plate 211601
#26

Base assembly diagram

Plate

Part #211601

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

Hinge Screw 200232
#20

Unit parts diagram

Hinge screw

Part #200232

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

Stopper 200366
#1

Connecting rod assembly diagram

Stopper

Part #200366

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Plate 200334
#14

Tension dials and lift levers diagram

Plate

Part #200334

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Snap Ring 200903
#27

Tension dials and lift levers diagram

Snap ring

Part #200903

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Connect Rod 200701
#26

Shuttle assembly diagram

Connect rod

Part #200701

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

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Main causes: faulty foot pedal, locked drive gears, wiring failure, bad drive motor…

Main causes: machine needs lubrication, internal gear failure…

Main causes: dirty shuttle race, improper thread routing, incorrect thread tension…

Main causes: dirty shuttle race, wrong thread tension, bad needle timing, damaged needle, using the wrong type of needle…

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: lack of lubrication, lint buildup, worn drive belt, faulty drive motor…

Main causes: thread bunched up in the shuttle race, bad needle timing, internal drive gear failures…

Main causes: power supply failure, bad power cord, faulty On/Off switch…

Most common repair guides to help fix your 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

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

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

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 usi…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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