Left And Right Needle Clearance - Brother XM3700 Service Manual

Adjustment
[Standard]
At pattern selection dial [3] (zigzag stitch) and stitch width dial [5] (maximum), the left
and right needle drop position should be the same to the center of the needle hole.
[Adjustment]
1. Remove the face plate and the accessory table.
2. Remove the presser foot.
3. Attach the size 90/14 needle.
4. Turn the pattern selection dial until the [3] is the topmost position.
5. Turn the stitch width dial until the [5] is the topmost position.
Stitch width dial
6. Loosen the screw 1 of the needle shaft holder assy.
7. Adjust the left/right needle drop position so that the same to the center of the needle hole by moving the position of
the needle shaft holder assy to the left and right.
8. Tighten the screw 1 of the needle shaft holder assy to secure the needle shaft holder assy to the base holder.
1
Bottom side view
Hex wrench
2.5 mm

Left and right needle clearance

Bolt, Socket
M3X6
Needle shaft holder assy
1
Base holder
4 - 14
Pulley
Pattern
selection dial
Left
Hook point
Needle Needle
top top
Outer rotary hook assy
Right
Hook point
Needle hole