TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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10-104. SOFT TOP REPAIR

This task covers:

a. Inspection and Cleaning

d.

Soft Top Window Zipper Repair (Temporary)

b. Soft Top Material Repair

e.

Soft Top Canvas Repair

c. Soft Top Window Repair

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M998, M998A1, M1035, M1035A1, M1035A2,

M1037, M1038, M1038A1, M1042, M1097,

M1097A1, M1097A2, M1123

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 42)

Hook and pile material (Appendix C, Item 52)

Two plastic sheets (Appendix D, Figure D-64)

Green plastic canvas

(Appendix D, Figure D-114)

Six socket turnbuttons (Appendix G, Item 293)

Six grommets (Appendix G, Item 63)

Twelve clinch plate turnbuttons

(Appendix G, Item 316)

Manual Reference

FM 10-16

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

Soft top enclosure removed, as required

(TM 9-2320-280-10).

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Change 2

10-175

a. Inspection and Cleaning

1.

Inspect soft top doors and tops for pin holes and leaks around the seam areas.

2.

Using soapy water solution and stiff brush, clean area to be sealed on the outer side of the canvas.

Allow to dry.

1.

Apply sealing compound to cleaned area where leak occurred. Ensure sealing compound is pressed

into stitching of seams.

2.

Allow 20 minutes for sealing compound to cure.

b. Soft Top Material Repair