TM 9-2350-277-34REPAIR AUXILIARY POWER UNIT COVER (M577A3 AND M1068A3 ONLY) 0071 00THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:Inspection of Installed Items (page 0071 00-1).Repair or Replacement (page 0071 00-2).INITIAL SETUP:Maintenance LevelDirect SupportTools and Special ToolsIndustrial Sewing Machine (WP 0120 00, Item 51)Materials/PartsAdhesive sealant (WP 0122 00, Item 3)Vinyl coated nylon cloth (WP 0122 00, Item 34)Personnel RequiredFabric Repairman 43M20ReferencesSee your -10FM 10-16Equipment ConditionCover removed from carrier (see your -10)INSPECTION OF INSTALLED ITEMS1. Check fabric. Weak or torn areas may be repaired by a cement patch or machined patch. All material used to repair thecover must be the same as the original material.2. Check tensile strength of fabric. Grasp a small fold of fabric between thumb and forefinger of each hand, gripping itclosely so tips of forefingers touch. Tug material several times. If it does not rip, it is repairable. If it tears on first tug,test several areas for extend of damage. Weak sections must be replaced.3. Check for spots and stains. Non-wear spots and stains are all right if fabric has been brushed clean. Repair fabric wherefabric strength has been weakened by mildew, sap, or dirt stains.4. Check fabric. Repair opened seams, runoff stitching, and broken threads. Restitch worn stitching.5. Check webbing straps. Repair or replace worn, frayed, or torn straps.6. Check buckles. Replace buckles that are bent, broken, or missing.7. Check for slide fasteners (zippers). Replace zippers that are rusted or do not work correctly.0071 00-1
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