TM-9-2610-200-14
CARE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND INSPECTION OF PNEUMATIC TIRES AND INNER TUBES
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SEPTEMBER 2000
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CHAPTER 2. CARE, MAINTENANCE, AND INSPECTION (Con't)
SECTION III.
UNIT MAINTENANCE (Con't)
2-31. TIRE REPAIR PROCEDURES-TEMPORARY STRING REPAIR (Con't)
9.
Using injector tool, insert repair material into injury with a steady pressure, following direction of
puncture.
10.
Increase length of needle as required to insert repair material so that loose end of repair material is
1/2 inch (12.7 mm) from surface of tire.
11.
With a steady pull. withdraw injector tool needle until tip is 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) above surface of tire.
12.
Using shears. cut repair material from injector tool needle and trim any excess repair material to 1/2
inch
(12.7 mm) above surface of tire.
13.
Repeat steps 6 through 12 with additional repair material as required to seal puncture
14.
Tire may be returned to service when puncture is sealed. Since this is only a temporary repair, tire
should be scheduled for a permanent repair.
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