TM 10-1670-287-23&P
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e. Replace Waistband. Replace waistband as follows:
(1)
Carefully cut the stitching at the bottom of the container securing the back pad to
the container exposing the waistband.
(2)
Carefully cut the zig-zag stitching securing the back straps to the container.
(3)
Carefully cut the zig-zag stitching on the left flap, which secures the waistband
end adjuster.
(4)
Carefully cut the boxed stitch formation, which secures the waistband to the
container.
(5)
Remove the type VIII nylon from the friction adapter located on the FF-2 pocket
flap and remove the waistband.
(6)
Obtain an appropriate length of type VII nylon webbing from supply stock.
(7)
Using the old waistband, mark the new waistband where it is to be sewn to the
container.
(8)
Using a medium-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to11 stitches per
inch, sew the box stitch formation securing the waistband to the container.
(9)
Using a medium-duty zig-zag sewing machine, size FF nylon thread and 7 to 11
stitches per inch, sew the back straps back into place.
(10) Using a medium-duty zig-zag sewing machine, size FF nylon thread and 7 to 11
stitches per inch, secure the waistband end adjuster to the left flap.
(11) Replace the type VIII nylon removed in item (5) above.
(12) Using a medium-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches
per inch, re-sew the back pad to the container.
(13) Using a medium-duty zig-zag sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11
stitches per inch, re-sew the zig-zag stitching on both sides of each back strap.
f.
Replace Slack Retainer. Replace slack retainer as follows:
(1)
Carefully cut and remove damaged slack retainer.
(2)
Cut a 2 ½-inch length of 1-inch elastic webbing. Using a searing device, sear
running ends of tape.
(3)
Using a double needle sewing machine with a binding attachment, size E nylon
thread and 7 to 11 stitches per inch, bind the raw edge of the elastic webbing with
¾-inch binding tape.
(4)
Using a medium-duty zig-zag sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11
stitches per inch, sew the new slack retainer to the flap of the container as close
to the original position, construction and stitch formation as possible.
g. Harness/Container Hook and Pile Tapes. Repair/replace harness/container hook and
pile tapes as follows:
