Originally Posted by
crisscross
Okay, so, I'm embarrassed to say I haven't figured out how to get the belt off. I don't want to break it, or tweak the pulley/shaft on the motor, but I can't see any easy way to loosen the tension so the belt will come off easily. Halp!
You will need to loosen the screw that is holding the motor onto the machine. Once it is loose you will be able to pull the motor upwards a little to allow the belt to come off and to put the new one on. When you put the new one on then you just will have to tweak the placement of the motor so that the belt is not too tight or too loose.
ETA: Did you need a manual? There is one on eBay for less than $9.00 for the model 1563:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-1563-S...-/260871719119
It looks like a cool sewing machine!!