TM 10-8340-222-10 Section III.  TROUBLESHOOTING 3-3.  General a. This section contains troubleshooting information    for    locating    and    correcting    most    of    the troubles  which  may  develop  in  the  tent  (10-man  arctic, M-1942  assembly,  M-1945  command  post,  or  M-1950 lightweight). b. This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective actions. If  a  malfunction  is  not  listed  or  is  not  corrected  by  listed corrective actions, notify your supervisor. 3-4.  Troubleshooting In   table   3-2,   each   malfunction   listed   is   followed   by inspections  which  will  help  you  to  determine  probable causes   and   corrective   actions   to   take.      You   should perform   the   inspections   and   corrective   actions   in   the order listed. Table 3-2.  Troubleshooting MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION 1.  SLIDE FASTENER HARD TO OPERATE Step 1.  Inspect for dirt or corrosion Clean by using a soft bristle brush, then lubricate Step 2.  Check for crushed slider. Report to organizational maintenance 2.  RIDGE PLATE (OR RIDGE POLE) DOES NOT FIT SQUARELY ON UPRIGHT Check for bent or missing spindle. Straighten spindle or replace  upright pole 3.  EAVE AND CORNER GROMMETS RIPPING OUT WITH REGULARITY Step 1.  Inspect for old and worn fabric Replace tent. Step 2.  Check tightness of lines in wet weather. Loosen at tent slips in wet weather. Step 3.  Check lines for looseness during windy weather Tighten at tent slips more frequently during windy periods 4.  TENT PINS PULLED UP Check for tightness during heavy rains Reset pins with poles angled slightly towards tent.  Adjust lines at tent slips more frequently. 5.  TENT LEAKING Step 1.  Check for hole in fabric. Mark, and report to organizational maintenance for patching at earliest opportunity. Step 2.  Inspect for deterioration of weather proofing compound. Report defect to organizational maintenance Section IV.  MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 3-5.  Protection of Tent Against Damage a. General.        Probably    the    greatest    amount    of damage  to  tentage  is  caused  by  carelessness,  such  as forgetting  to  loosen  the  lines  when  it  starts  to  rain,  not bothering    to    use    spark    arresters    or    draft    diverters, adjusting   lines   carelessly,   driving   pins   in   a   slipshod manner,    or    dragging    tents    over    rough    ground.        To prolong  the  life  and  usefulness  of  tentage,  the  following rules should be observed: (1) Pitch,    strike,    and    fold    tentage    in    the manner  described  in  this  manual.    Do  not  try  to  take shortcuts  unless  you  are  sure  no  damage  will  be  done. To  protect  the  top  of  the  tent,  fold  the  tent  so  that  the sidewalls rather than the top of the tent will be exposed. (2) Observe   the   utmost   care   when   pitching and striking tent, making sure the material does not tear on    protruding    pins,    overhanging    branches,    or    other objects. (3) Never drag tent along the ground or floor. (4) Use all the necessary parts and accessories  for  the  tent  and  use  them  for  their  intended purpose. 3-3