TM 10-1670-295-23&P2-31. Hook Keeper Strap.This task covers:a.Inspectb.Repairc.ReplaceTools:Equipment Condition:Knife, item 3, Appendix BLaid out on work table.Knife, Hot Metal, item 4, Appendix BShears, item 9, Appendix BSewing Machine, Heavy Duty, item 12, Appendix BYardstick, item 15, Appendix BMaterials/Parts:Webbing, Nylon, Type XXVI, item 21, Appendix DThread, Nylon, Size 6, item 13, Appendix Da.Inspect. Refer to paragraph 2-8 for inspection procedures.NOTERepair of hook keeper strap is accomplished at direct support (DS) maintenancelevel only, in accordance with the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC), AppendixB.b.Repair.Restitching. Restitch keeper strap, using heavy duty sewing machine and size 6, nylon thread. Stitch over original pattern 4 to 6 stitches per inch. Lock each row ½ inch at each end.c.Replace. (figure 2-22).(1)Remove stitching securing keeper strap (1) to lifting leg (2).(2)Cut a 21-inch length of nylon webbing and sear ends.(3)Position keeper strap (1) on inside lifting leg (2).NOTEHook keeper strap must be replaced in same position to avoid stress which canpull out stitching and damage the keeper strap.(4)Stitch keeper strap (1) in position using single-X-box with two double ends.2-36
Integrated Publishing, Inc. - A (SDVOSB) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
