Specifications

Removing the Thread Tensioner Bracket Assembly
The thread tensioner bracket assembly is attached to the top of the needle case. To
remove the tensioner bracket assembly refer to the procedure that follows.
1. Turn OFF the EMC 10/4 and disconnect the power cord from its power source.
2. Remove the side, rear, end, and front covers from each side of the head where
the tensioner bracket is coming off (refer to cover removal section.
3. Disconnect the thread break harness connection at the rear of the tensioner
assembly PCB.
4. Remove the 4 socket head cap screws at the front as shown in Figure 3-19.
5. Carefully lay the tensioner bracket assembly (with the thread tubes still attached)
over the top of the thread tree.
The thread guide tubes from the thread tree extend into the tensioner bracket. If
you wish to remove the tensioner bracket assembly further from the head, you will
need to remove the thread guide tubes.
6. Remove the thread from the thread guide tubes.
7. Carefully grasp the thread guide tubes individually and remove them from the
thread tensioner bracket assembly by pulling on each thread guide tube near
where it enters the hole in the thread tensioner bracket.
Thread Tensioner
Assembly
4 socket head
cap screws
Figure 3 - 19
Removing the Thread Tensioner Bracket Assembly 3 - 23
110305-01, Rev A 3. Mechanical Disassembly