juki Thread take up replacement Juki 562/563

[KCB346]

Has anyone ever replaced the thread take up lever on a juki lu562/563? What needs to be done?

[Uwe]

I've done it and I wouldn't describe it as a trivial undertaking. I'm not aware of a simple set of instructions or a video showing the procedure, sorry. You basically have to disassemble everything in front of the take-up lever inside the head of the machine. 

 

 

[Uwe]

The closest thing I know of is this section of a US Army service manual ( https://archive.org/details/TM10-3530-202-24 Pages 122/123) that describes the procedure on a Singer 111W155 (a relative of the Juki LU-562 in certain design elements):

[KCB346]

I know I have to remove the center presser foot. But would I have to remove the outer presser foot as well?

[Uwe]

The rear presser foot bar itself is just about the only that can stay in place. But frankly, you might as well take the whole thing apart and inspect/clean all the parts.

I'm curious as to why you want to replace the thread take-up lever at all. Is it actually broken? Can you post some pictures of your machine?

[KCB346]

Yes, it was broken.

[Mizzy]

Hi Uwe, thank you for putting that page up. I’m going to attempt replacing a take-up lever in a Singer 112g141 and I’m wondering if those instructions might be applicable for my machine?

[CowboyBob]

The 112w would be easier since it doesn't have the extra walking feet parts on it.Just get the rockframe out (the part the needlebar rides in & you be able to get the takeup lever out.

[Mizzy]

Thanks Cowboy