TM-9-2350-277-40&P Sustainment Maintenance Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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9. Check toggles. Replace split, broken or missing toggles. 10. Check loops, guy lines, foot stops and mounting lines. Replace parts that have frayed or broken strands or raveled ends. 11. Check netting. Replace torn netting. END OF TASK REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT NOTE To repair fabric, use 12-19/64 ounce (363 ml) per square cotton sateen or cotton duck and size FF polyester thread. The cloth and thread must be fire, water, weather and mildew resistant. 1. Use lockstitching to install all patches, straps, flaps and side fasteners and to repair open seams. Use smallest needle size you can to make weatherproof seams. Allow five to seven stitches per 1 inch (3 cm). Backstitch all thread breaks at least 1 inch (3 cm). Backstitch all ends at least 1 inch (3 cm), except where ends are turned under in a hem or seam or held down by other stitching. Maintain thread tension so stitching is tight and lock is firmly fixed in center of material. Trim all ends. Take care, when restitching, to make a new stitch line. All hardware, leather, webbing, lines and netting used for repair must be the same as the original material. TM 9-2350-277-40&P 0021 0021‐2