TM 9-1005-237-23&P
2-11.C. M9 MULTIPURPOSE BAYONET SYSTEM--MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Cont).
SCABBARD (Cont)
INSPECTION/REPAIR (Cont)
2. Inspect cutter assembly (1) by attaching blade (2) and checki:ng stud (3) for
proper functioning. If cutter assembly is worn and will not function properly,
evacuate to DS Maintenance.
3. Inspect cutter assembly (1) for breaks and cracks. If cutter assembly is
broken or cracked, evacuate to DS Maintenance.
4. Inspect socket head screw (4) for looseness and/or damage.
a. If loose, tighten with 1/8 inch socket head screw key.
b. If damaged, replace.
5. Inspect scabbard body assembly (5) for proper functioning. Replace if it
will no longer retain the bayonet-knife.
6. Inspect attaching assembly scabbard end (6) for proper functioning.
a. Inspect webbing portion (7). Cuts up to 1/4 inch are acceptable. For
cuts of more than 1/4 inch, replace attaching assembly scabbard end.
b. Inspect snap (8) and socket (9) for proper functioning. If defective,
replace attaching assembly scabbard end.
c. Inspect plastic portion (10). If broken or defective and will not function
correctly, replace attaching assembly scabbard end.
d. Inspect socket head screws (11), If defective or damaged, replace.
7. Inspect attaching assembly load bearing end (12) by checking for proper
functioning.
a. Inspect webbing portion (13). Cuts up to 1/4 inch are acceptable. For
cuts of more than 1/4 inch, replace attaching assembly load bearing end.
b. Inspect plastic portion (14). If broken or defective and will not
function correctly, replace attaching assembly load bearing end.
c. Inspect metal portion (15). If metal portion is disfigured and interferes
with proper functioning, replace attaching assembly load bearing end.
d. Inspect for loose or missing rivets (16). Tighten loose rivets by peening.
If a rivet is missing or cannot be tightened, replace attaching assembly load
bearing end.
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