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31.
With a small flat blade screwdriver or your fingernail, disengage all sixteen (16) thread feed front
covers and remove them from the machine.
32.
Using two thin-bladed flat screwdrivers or the thread feed gear removal tool, carefully pry the
thread feed rollers out of the assembly. This can be accomplished by sliding one screwdriver along
each side of the roller and prying against your fingers as shown in the image.
Set the rollers to the side. They will be cleaned and inspected in future steps.
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Important: Do not get grease on the thread feed surface of the roller.
33. Using a clean cloth, remove any lint and old grease from the cradle that holds the rollers. In the
image, this is done with the cloth wrapped around the grease applicator for better control of the
cloth.
34. Using a clean, dry cloth, thoroughly clean the entire surface of the thread feed roller. Remove any
lint or grease.
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