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TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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10-104. SOFT TOP REPAIR (Cont’d)

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NOTE

Since these procedures are a reinforcement guide, you can modify

them to meet individual needs. These reinforcement procedures

are helpful because:

• The securing straps reinforce the enclosure and reduce its

“ballooning” action.

• The extra wear, damage, and holes in the enclosure are

reduced.

• Any enclosure can be returned to a serviceable condition at a

significantly lower cost than replacing the enclosure.

1.

Secure six socket turnbuttons and grommets to canvas straps (2), (3), and (4) using twelve clinch

plate turnbuttons, follow procedures found in FM 10-16, General Fabric Repair.

2.

Sew the eight canvas straps (2), (3), and (4) to inside of soft top enclosure (1). Follow procedures for

sewing on straps as found in FM 10-16, General Fabric Repair. Attach straps in the following

locations:

(a) Strap A (4) – On top front corners of soft top enclosure (1).

(b) Strap B (3) – Where the corners of second and third bows make contact with the enclosure (1).

(c) Strap C (2) – On the soft top enclosure (1) where second and third bows make contact with soft

top enclosure (1).

e. Soft Top Canvas Repair