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CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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REPAIR AUXILIARY POWER UNIT COVER (4.2 KW GENERATOR SET
ONLY) (M577A2 ONLY) — Continued
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16. Finish by stitching patch into place. Secure patch to cover with a second row of stitching. Place second row 3/8-1/2
inch (10-13 mm) from first.
NOTE
The watershed patch is a patch with the top edge angled off to give a roof effect. Because the
roof type patch sheds water, the patch lasts longer than a square patch.
17. Use watershed patches, as needed.
18. Cut patch large enough to overlap 2 inches (5 cm) on all sides of area to be repaired. Allow for 3/4 inch (19 mm) turn
under of edge.
19. Fold patch in half lengthwise. Cut from open edges to folded edge at 22 1/2 degree angle as shown in illustration.
20. Center patch over damaged area. Turn under patch edges and stitch in place with a row of stitching no more than 1/8
inch (3 mm) from edge.
21. Secure patch to cover with a second row of stitching. Place second row 3/8-1/2 inch (10-13 mm) from first.
22. Turn material over. Cut away damaged area, notch corners, and turn edges in. Stitch turned-in edges to patch with a row
of stitching no more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) from edge.
FOLLOW-THROUGH STEPS
1.
Stow or install cover on carrier (see your -10).
END OF TASK
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