Specifications

8. Lift the needle case slightly to disengage the lower rail from the lower rail
retainer coming from the bottom of the embroidery head arm.
9. The needle case will now be free to remove from the head.
Using care not to damage any components, set the needle case aside.
Head #s 2, 3, and 4
1. Turn ON the EMT 10/4T and bring the head to the HEAD UP position.
2. Turn OFF the EMT 10/4T and disconnect the power cord from its power source.
3. Remove the thread tensioner bracket assembly as described in a previous
procedure.
4. Position the needle case to mid-point (needle 5 or 6), then secure the bearing
retainer plate assembly from sliding left or right by placing any workable
clamping devise onto each end of the V-rail.
5. Remove the 2 screws holding the upper needle case cover plate (see Figure 3-27)
and set the cover plate aside.
6. Hold the needle case securely with one hand while you remove the 4 socket head
cap screws that secure the needle case to the bearing retainer plate assembly
near the top of the needle case (see Figure 3-28).
7. Lift the needle case slightly to disengage the lower rail from the lower rail
retainer coming from the bottom of the embroidery head arm.
8. The needle case will now be free to remove from the head.
Using care not to damage any components, set the needle case aside.
Replacing Needle Case Cross Roller Bearing
Refer to the figures within the needle case removal and installation procedures for
this procedure.
1. Remove the needle case as described previously in this manual.
2. Remove the clamping devises that were installed at each end of the V-rail during
the removal of the needle case.
3. Carefully slide the bearing retainer plate assembly with cross roller bearing off
either end of the V-rail.
4. Position the new cross roller bearing onto the V-rail and install the bearing
retainer plate assembly. Refer to the cross roller bearing centering adjustment.
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110279-01, Rev B 3. Embroidery Head Maintenance