Adjustment Of Thread Tension Dial - Brother XL5300 Service Manual

Adjustment of thread tension dial

Standard
• When thread tension dial is set at "2" and presser foot is lowered, upper thread tension should be 0.15
- 0.2 N (15 - 20g) using polyester thread #50.
Adjustment
1. Set thread tension dial at "2", put polyester thread between tension discs.
2. Lower the presser foot lifter.
3. Loosen the set screw for thread tension screw.
4. Measure thread tension using tension gauge and adjustment tension to 0.15 - 0.2 N (15 - 20g) by
turning thread tension screw.
5. Tighten set screw.
0.15 - 0.2 N (15 - 20g)
Polyester
thread #50
- 20 -