Riccar Sewing Machines - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

No one has documented stripping and replacing the top tension discs and spring. In normal circumstances, no one ever takes them apart. Take the bag of bits into a sewing machine repairer and have the machine cleaned, serviced and timed. https://www.google.com/search?q=Riccar+reliant+58+top+tension+strip+down ..

I could only find the Riccar REC6000 Owner Manual. I will try to find you a service and repair manual somewhere as well.

Question edited for clarity and spelling of maker 'Ricca' to 'Riccar'. Question moved from Office Equipment. No free ones on that model - £4.95 UK Price https://www.google.com/search?q=Riccar+2400+manual ..

Sewing machine timing is a skilled job and not a task for the home seamstress. https://www.google.com/search?q=sewing+machine+repair+near+me If your hook tip is passing through or below the needle eye, then the timing of the sewing machine is off. On the other hand, if the hook tip is passing above the needle eye, but extends past the needle more than a couple of millimeters when the needle eye meets the radius of the hook, then the timing is also off.

Sewing Machine Timing (Hook Timing)

My parents purchased one in 1970. Mother is very efficient and marked on the booklet that came with the machine 1970. That is my best guess.

In the link $10 or $15. No free ones https://www.google.com/search?q=Riccar+sewing+machine+515+Manual ..

Most machines have a button that is on the front of the machine. It is located on the front with machine with the stitch selections. The button is pushed in. Push the center button again and if that doesn't work, push the outer edge of the button and it will release.

Did you find the manual? I have an original Riccar 555FA manual available for you. Just let me know.

Search internet for: Make + Model + the word "Manual"

For sale: https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/instruction-manual-riccar-805.aspx? https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/instruction-manual-riccar-805.aspx?

Sounds like the motor is trying to run but the other machine parts are not moving. If your machine is an older mechanical (not computerized), then it's very possible the machine has seized due to lack of regular cleaning and oiling. Avoid trying to run the machine in this condition as it can damage the motor. Wheel on right side that controls the needle up and down is very tight...

try a dealer or repair shop

Je veux une machine ? coudre le mod?le Riccar 303.?u puis- je le trouver ?

Check it from bottom may be something stuck in it.

The pedal is stuck in the ON position. Unplug the sewing machine and try to open up the pedal to inspect it. Or try pressing the pedal a few time to loosen up the pedal movement. Good luck!.

Contact Riccar or its distributor directly to request the manual.

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I am also looking for a manual for a Riccar Reliant 53 sewing machine - does anyone have one? Thanks

It needs more oil on the reverse mechanism (inside the machine)