VTBarbara Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 MY Lenni died! I have one row left on a rush quilt. I have power. It stopped stitching. Needle down/up does not work. Regulator chirps, light on. When I press either switch/button I hear a humming sound at top back of machine (motor area?) Help soon. THANKS! Barb/VT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Fuses? There are two on the Lenni. Do a search for locations of the fuses and where the spares are. Check that there isn't thread wrapped around the flywheel. That's all I've got--good luck! A Lenni owner will chime in soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Barb, Welcome to the forum. Can you raise the needle manually using the flywheel? My Millie has done this a couple of times and it makes ominous sounding noises and I can't use the needle up/down function. If I turn off the machine, raise the needle manually and then turn on the power I am back in business. Hope your problem is this simple. Good luck, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltermidwife Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 This happened to my machine and one of the wires under the top of there machine had worked loose and needed re-soldering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTBarbara Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Took off Flywheel cover no threads very little dust very thing moves manually. Took of motor cover. Belt turns when I turn fly wheel manually no wear on belt. on the other end of the motor is a white wheel with holes, when I turn the machine on it turns 180 degrees and stops turn off and on again turned that much again. Motor looks clean no dust or threads. I see a fuse next to the switch need to get book to see how to open. Thanks for the suggestions so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Where in VT are you. If it's not to far maybe I can come have a look see. It very well could be something I can't deal with but willing to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTBarbara Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Took out fuse beside on/off switch, looks clear and filament looks connected. Now when I turn power switch the little white wheel on the motor spins slowly. When I press on the green button the white wheel spins fast whining sound (from machine not me) black belt on back of motor does "not" turn. That was after I gently pushed the wires on the underside of machine. I will let my DH take the bushings out of the motor when he gets home. My washer and dryer are also apart. The new parts came today. He is going to be busy. I thought today "good I can't laundry so I can quilt all day". "not" Thanks ladies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 :(:(:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Barb, did you get your Lennie working? Sounds to me like a fuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTBarbara Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Yes the fuses are fine. I have power. The front of the motor turns but the black belts on the back do not operate. I will call APQS service tomorrow. Bonnie: I live in Johnson north central. 12 miles from Anne Harmon, Stowe who is also a Sales Rep. Thanks to all. Vt/Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Barb - who is your rep? Can they come and help you? I'm trying to imagine what could have gone wrong. Did you get a manual with your machine? I have the general APQS Maintenance manual. The belt not moving concerns me - could it be the grease in the bottom of the machine is bad and it has seized-up? Not likely, but I think the belt is key to whatever is wrong there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTBarbara Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 MY Rep os Anne Harmon from Stowe VT she is a good friend of mine. We have been talking on the phone very often about my Lenni. I will call APQS tomorrow. I am afraid it is the motor. Thanks for your help. I want to love my Lenni again. Barb/VT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreadWaggle Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Barb, Have you checked to make sure that the hex screws that hold the gear for your belt on the motor shaft at the back of your machine are tight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTBarbara Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Lenni is alive and quilting. Thanks To All VTBarb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hi Barb What was the problem? Glad you back up and running !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Great News, but Like Kathy I want to know what was wrong with Lenni?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'd love to know as well. Might help someone else with a problem down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 What was the problem and how did you fix it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTBarbara Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 The problem was the hex screw on the black belt pulley had to be tightened. And the brass screws for the needle timing were way off. Also me understanding what people were talking about. My husband Mike talked to Mike in Maine they understood each other and fixed my Lenni and we are quilting again. Anne Harmon my local rep (great friend) was super in locating people to help me. She was right from the beginning. the needle up/down needed adjusting. I was sure it was the motor. Super thanks to Mike O'Donnell and Anne Harmon and many people on this forum. Nice to know people are there. So glad I purchased a APQS machine. APQS is great!!!! VTBarb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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