Free Threading Diagrams

Below are some of the most common Kenmore tension systems. Most models will follow the examples below. Models in the 148, 158, and 385 series are shown.

11 diagrams

Series 158 — Model 158.1219

158

Threading diagram for the 158.1219 tension system.

Series 158 — Models 158.12121 · 158.1229 · 158.1239 · 158.1241 · 158.1251 · 158.1252 · 158.1341

158

Threading diagram for the 158.12121, 158.1229, 158.1239, 158.1241, 158.1251, 158.1252 and 158.1341 tension system.

Series 158 — Models 158.1255 · 158.1262

158

Threading diagram for the 158.1255 and 158.1262 tension system.

Series 158 — Model 158.52

158

Threading diagram for the Kenmore 158.52 tension system.

Series 158 — Models 158.1020 · 158.1040

158

Threading diagram for the 158.1020 and 158.1040 tension system.

Series 158 — Models 158.1020 · 158.1030 · 158.1040 · 158.1045 · 158.1050

158

Threading diagram for the 158.1020, 158.1030, 158.1040, 158.1045 and 158.1050 tension system.

Type 2 Drop-in Bobbin

385

Threading diagram for Kenmore models with a Type 2 drop-in bobbin system.

Type 1 Threading

385

Threading diagram for Kenmore models with a Type 1 threading system.

Series 385 — Model 385.19000

385

Threading diagram for the Kenmore 385.19000 tension system.

Series 385 — Model 385.1154

385

Threading diagram for the Kenmore 385.1154 tension system.

Series 117 — Model 117.552

117

Threading diagram for the Kenmore 117.552 tension system.

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