TM 10-8400-203-23
Section Il. REPAIR PROCEDURES
13-4. ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
a. Rucksack Cover
(1)
(2)
(3)
Complete cover.
(a)
(b)
Inspect.
1. Inspect for rips, tears, holes, cuts, broken or missing stitches, and badly worn areas.
2. Check to see that all grommets, drawstrings, and tie strings are present, in a serviceable
condition and properly attached.
Replace. Replace complete cover when it cannot be made serviceable by minor hand sewing of
fabric and replacement of drawstrings.
Drawstrings. Replace drawstrings (1 and 4, Fig. 13-3) when missing, badly worn, or damaged. Fasten
or twist a piece of rigid wire to one end of new drawstring and use it as a needle to thread the twine
through channel of cover hem; be careful not to puncture the fabric with the wire.
Fabric. Mend minor rips and tears in body (3, Fig. 13-3) of cover by hand sewing. If patching is
necessary, make a neat patch by turning under raw edges and keeping stitches small. Sew ripped
seams to prevent additional damage. Refer to FM 10-16 for basic sewing and patching procedures.
b. Frame
(1)
(2)
(3)
c. Rucksack Body.
(1) Assembly complete.
(a) Inspect.
Inspect.
(a) Inspect for rust, bare or badly painted surfaces, and bent or damaged areas.
(b) Check to see that all welds are sound and firmly attached, and sleeve firmly crimped in place.
Repair. Place frame in a vise and straighten minor bends to original contour, when possible. Touch up
badly worn and bare metal surfaces with appropriate enamel to prevent rust.
Replace. Replace frames which are unserviceable, and beyond scope of repairs authorized.
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