Singer 281-30 - LOWER ROLLER AND FEED ROLLER BRAKE SERVICE; Changing the Lower Roller (Machine 281-30); Adjusting Upper Feed Roller Brake

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TO CHANGE LOWER ROLLER
(MACHINE
281-30)
(See temporary parts list.)
Remove Position Finger as shown on Page 19.
Loosen Set Screw 350656.
Slide out lower Roller Shaft 149266.
Roller will drop from its assembly.
Place required lower feed roller into bracket. Slide in
lower Roller Shaft 149266 (CAUTION: There should be at least
1/16" clearance between end of shaft and feed ·bar.) Line up
undercut on shaft with set screw.
Securely tighten Set Screw 350656.
Replace position finger as shown on Page 19.
TO ADJUST UPPER FEED ROLLER BRAKE
(MACHINE 281-30)
The Upper Feed Roller Bracket 149290 is fitted with a one-way
indexing clutch. The feed roller should index only in the
direction of feed. If the roller oscillates, the pressure
applie~ to the brake should be checked by carefully tightening
Screw 233.
CAUTION: All regular single needle lockstitch
fittings can be used on the 281-30
Machine. However, a clearance for
the lower feed roller must be ground
in all throat plates.
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