Need help with z- position also

[DianeN]

I have amaya xts (little over 1 year). I was getting a lot of thread breaks today while sewing a lace design. Sewing was getting a bit louder until I got the Z position error prompt. I've been looking at other posts... added oil... did spin hook. I can get it sounding OK.. but if I try to sew.. just get thread breaking right away and noise. When I go into maintenance.. my current z positon changes from 26.6 all the way up to 359 after I click on... goto position prompt.. but get the errors report stating... 20:46:01 - Error, unable to complete go to z position command. Is this something I can fix? I would appreciate any help!!

[Rod or Sharon]

The Z error prompt is a function of anything that is assiciated with the turning of the Z axis, i.e., the bobbin/rotary hook and takeup lever cam disk shafts.

Using the "go to " tab in Maintenance, Head timing, will not do anything to fix your problem. Relieving any possible drag in the rotary hook area, the needlebars and the reciprocator and reciprocator and presserfoot shafts may take care of your issue. This means a "complete" lubrication sequence may be needed, not just oiling the rotary hook.

Go into Settings, Timers and go through each one of the Steps. Lubricate everything. This would be the first step before looking at a possible bad order Z axis motor or motherboard.

While going through the procedures, also look for any thread and/or debris in any of the gears or wrapped around any of the rotating shafts including behind the rotary hook body....anything that could cause drag to the rotating surfaces....

Rod Springer
Amaya Tech & Trainer

[DianeN]

thank you for the information Rod. I will go through all those maintenance procedures. I am stitching out a simple design right now and all is going well. When I was having all the problem, I was stitching out a lace design that had a few long jump stitches and I was getting a lot of thread breakage..... I suspect my design was the instigator of many problems.

BTW... I LOVE this site... you are always right there to help us in need... Thank You!!