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TM 9-2350-261-34 C H A P T E R 12 M A I N T E N A N C E O F A U X I L I A R Y P O W E R U N I T C O V E R REPAIR AUXILIARY POWER UNIT COVER (M577A2 ONLY) DESCRIPTION This task covers: Inspect (page 12-1). Repair (page 12-2). INITIAL SETUP Tools: References: Sewing Machine (Item 82, App B) See your -10 FM 10-16 Materials/Parts: Adhesive sealant (Item 2, App C) Equipment Conditions: Vinyl coated nylon cloth (Item 15, App C) Cover removed from carrier (see your –10) Personnel Required: Track Vehicle Repairer 43M10 INSPECT 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Check fabric. Weak or torn areas may be repaired by a cement patch or machined patch. All material used to repair the cover must be the same as the original material. Check strength of fabric. Grasp a small fold of fabric between thumb and forefinger of each hand, gripping it closely so tips of forefingers touch. Tug material several times. If it does not rip, it is reparable. If it tears on first tug, test several areas for extent of wear. Weak sections must be replaced. Check for spots and stains. Nonwear spots and stains are all right if fabric has been brushed clean. Repair fabric where fabric strength has been weakened by mildew, sap, or dirt stains. Check fabric. Repair opened seams, runoff stitching, and broken threads. Restitch worn stitching. Check webbing straps. Repair or replace worn, frayed, or torn straps. Check buckles. Replace buckles that are bent, broken, or missing. 8. Check for slide fasteners (zippers). Replace zippers that are rusted or do not work correctly. Check eyelets, washers, and studs. Replace parts that are bent, broken, or missing. GO TO NEXT PAGE 12-1

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