TM-9-2350-261-34 Direct and General Maintenance Manual M113A2 M577A2 M1064 M1068 M1059 M901A1 Download
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TM 9-2350-261-34 REPAIR AUXILIARY POWER UNIT COVER (4.2 KW GENERATOR SET ONLY) (M577A2 ONLY) — Continued 0057 00 16. Finish by stitching patch into place. Secure patch to cover with a second row of stitching. Place second row 3/8-1/2 inch (10-13 mm) from first. NOTE The watershed patch is a patch with the top edge angled off to give a roof effect. Because the roof type patch sheds water, the patch lasts longer than a square patch. 17. Use watershed patches, as needed. 18. Cut patch large enough to overlap 2 inches (5 cm) on all sides of area to be repaired. Allow for 3/4 inch (19 mm) turn under of edge. 19. Fold patch in half lengthwise. Cut from open edges to folded edge at 22 1/2 degree angle as shown in illustration. 20. Center patch over damaged area. Turn under patch edges and stitch in place with a row of stitching no more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) from edge. 21. Secure patch to cover with a second row of stitching. Place second row 3/8-1/2 inch (10-13 mm) from first. 22. Turn material over. Cut away damaged area, notch corners, and turn edges in. Stitch turned-in edges to patch with a row of stitching no more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) from edge. FOLLOW-THROUGH STEPS 1. Stow or install cover on carrier (see your -10). END OF TASK 0057 00-4