How to put the tension mast together on a passap knitting machine

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Just assuming if it should be moveable, then it is probably still seized. Try some liquid Tri-Flow Synthetic Lube apply a little heat (not hot) from a handheld hairdryer and let it set for a few days. Then retest. Repeat if necessary. Hopefully, that will work.

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SY2K, means slip yarn, knit 2 together. Or yarn over needle and knit 2 together. This means you are not increasing only making pattern

knit 2 stiches., knit 2 stitches together, bring yarn forward then over the needle and stitch like this twice, slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, then pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch. Knit 19 stitches

here is a link for a free manual for the machine, it should have the information you need in it,, always use a scrap piece of fabric your sewing to adjust the tension, when adjusting the top thread tension do it one number or letter at a time and then sew on the scrap fabric, until you get the desired stitch you want.

http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/617_7258-instruction-manual.pdf

Needle types
There are three main types of needles that are used for the majority of sewing, as well as many specialty needles.
Universal needles have a slightly rounded tip, and this general purpose needle should be used on wovens as well as some sturdy knits.
Jersey needles have a medium ballpoint tip designed especially for knit fabrics because it slips between the knit fibers and does not break or damage them while sewing.
Stretch needles, often confused with Jersey needles, are also a medium ballpoint tip, but these have a special eye and scarf that are designed for extremely stretchy fabrics and elastic. Swimwear is an ideal application for this type of needle.

knitting instruction, knit two together is a way to decrease the number of stitches, you put the needle through two stitches, wrap the wool around to make a stitch and pull the loop through making a new stitch.
How to Knit Two Stitches Together eHow

Hi, Tania
Chances are that you're using a universal point twin needle, designed for sewing on woven fabrics. Twin needles also come with a ballpoint which is what you need for knit fabrics
A ballpoint or stretch needle has a rounded tip that will separate the knit fibers as it penetrates the fabric instead of breaking through them. A universal needle may not catch the bobbin thread on both needles when used on knit fabrics; this is necessary for proper stitch formation.

yes a sping must have come off tip it upside down and move the tuck slip etc lever and see that they move, you will see the course that the needles should take, take a close look and see which part of the cams move underneathe try both sides and you will find that one wont match up maybe a pring has popped off or broke good luck. oh also check the side guiders that feed the needles into the carriage, maybe one has been knocked or dented..