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| Athena 1200 - 2000 - 2005 Touch Tronic 1200 - 2000 - 2005 Some Items in repairing may also apply to: 2001 - 2010 models |
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The Athena made its debut in 1975, and in my opinion, was an instant success. Singer had set the standard in Electronics, and open the door to a whole
new world. Later the machine would be relabeled as a "Touch Tronic". Why, I don't know right off.
Athena machines can be dated by the serial number. Now I have to think about this some, as I keep forgetting just which way it went, but basically it
works like this:
No letter should precede any digits, if it does, and this refers to when they debuted in 1975, then it was a factory refurbished machine. Meaning it was
return to the factory, mainly due to electronic problems that could not be solved in the field just yet. If I recall, the serial may start with an X or F
Ok, it goes like this: example serial is 5123321 (5 - 123 - 321)
The 5 is the year made, 1975 - The 123 was the number of machine off the line that day - The 321 was the day of the year it came off the line. One could
determine if it was built on a Monday, or perhaps a Wednesday. Now I may have the last 3 digits backwards, and will update this when confirmed If you
know for a fact, do let me know.
new world. Later the machine would be relabeled as a "Touch Tronic". Why, I don't know right off.
Athena machines can be dated by the serial number. Now I have to think about this some, as I keep forgetting just which way it went, but basically it
works like this:
No letter should precede any digits, if it does, and this refers to when they debuted in 1975, then it was a factory refurbished machine. Meaning it was
return to the factory, mainly due to electronic problems that could not be solved in the field just yet. If I recall, the serial may start with an X or F
Ok, it goes like this: example serial is 5123321 (5 - 123 - 321)
The 5 is the year made, 1975 - The 123 was the number of machine off the line that day - The 321 was the day of the year it came off the line. One could
determine if it was built on a Monday, or perhaps a Wednesday. Now I may have the last 3 digits backwards, and will update this when confirmed If you
know for a fact, do let me know.
| The Free Stuff |
| Threading (all) |
| Basic Electronics |
| Winding the bobbin |
| Adjust bobbin winder |
| Load Wound bobbin |
| Getting to know the 2000 |
| Parts Schematic 2000 |
| Removing the bobbin case |
| Remove Slide Plate (all) |
| Parts Schematic 2005 |
| Parts Schematic 1200 |
| 2000 What it came with |
| Parts Schematic 2001 |
| Parts Schematic 2010 |
| Bobbin Case Inspect |
| Parts Schematic 1060 |
| The above links open PDF files directly, if your connection is to slow, you can use the link below to open the folders and download the file instead - color coded Note: The 2001 schematic is not available on Singers Site, far as I know, its only here at my site |
| Schematics |
| Folder with these items |
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Servo Board - Fully functional and tested in my machine - Performed 30 minute burn in, running the Feather Stitch
No buzzing, no pattern distortion noticed - board in good condition - requires board exchange/core
Part number: 605533-001 - Will list for $95.00 with a $20.00 core charge (does require board exchange - core refunded when
received & if core board is repairable - non repairable - no core refund & board will be returned)
Update 2/24/10 Not for sale at this time on the site - inquire as to availability
No buzzing, no pattern distortion noticed - board in good condition - requires board exchange/core
Part number: 605533-001 - Will list for $95.00 with a $20.00 core charge (does require board exchange - core refunded when
received & if core board is repairable - non repairable - no core refund & board will be returned)
Update 2/24/10 Not for sale at this time on the site - inquire as to availability
Logic Board - Fully functional and tested in my machine - Performed 30 minute burn in, running the Feather Stitch
No buzzing, no pattern distortion noticed - board in good condition - requires board exchange/core
Part number: 605531-004 - Will list for $95.00 with a $20.00 core charge (does require board exchange - core refunded when
received & if core board is repairable - non repairable - no core refund & board will be returned)
Update 2/24/10 Not for sale at this time on the site - inquire as to availability
No buzzing, no pattern distortion noticed - board in good condition - requires board exchange/core
Part number: 605531-004 - Will list for $95.00 with a $20.00 core charge (does require board exchange - core refunded when
received & if core board is repairable - non repairable - no core refund & board will be returned)
Update 2/24/10 Not for sale at this time on the site - inquire as to availability
| 2000 Panel Removal |
| Common Parts |
Repair guides on the Futura page will apply to these models, however, differences to: Panel Removal
Bobbin Case Settings, Timing Marks & Parts Removal will vary from model to model.
The theory of operation & adjustment is fairly standard.
If you are handy with a screwdriver, the guides should be a great help.
It should be noted that one does need a little mechanical imagination.
Bobbin Case Settings, Timing Marks & Parts Removal will vary from model to model.
The theory of operation & adjustment is fairly standard.
If you are handy with a screwdriver, the guides should be a great help.
It should be noted that one does need a little mechanical imagination.
| 2010 Panel Removal |
| Serial # Location 2000 / 1200 |
| Circuit Breaker & Fuse Location |
| Repair Guides & Manuals |