TM 10-8340-227-13&P
CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I Lubrication Instructions .......................................................................................................................
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3-1 General ...........................................................................................................................................
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Section II Operator's Troubleshooting Procedures ..............................................................................................
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General Instructions ......................................................................................................................
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Use of Table..................................................................................................................................
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Section III Operator's Maintenance Procedures ..................................................................................................
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Inspection......................................................................................................................................
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Cleaning........................................................................................................................................
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Repair Frame Assembly ................................................................................................................
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Repair Fabric Assemblies..............................................................................................................
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Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
3-1. GENERAL. Zippers can be lubricated using the slide fastener lubricant (Item 2, Appendix E), also contained in the
repair kit.
SECTION II. OPERATOR'S TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
3-2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. Table 3-1 contains troubleshooting instructions designed to aid in diagnosing
unsatisfactory operation or failure of Soldier Crew Tent components. The table lists common malfunctions that you may
find during normal use or maintenance of the equipment. This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all
tests and inspections and corrective actions. If a malfunction is not listed or is not corrected by the prescribed action,
notify unit maintenance.
MALFUNCTION INDEX
Soldier Crew Tent
Troubleshooting Procedures
Paragraph
Tent Unstable .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Tent Leaks .............................................................................................................................................. 2
3-3. USE OF TABLE. You should perform the tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.
a. Malfunction. Check for where or what the malfunction is.
b. Test or Inspection. Test or inspect the cause of the malfunction.
c. Corrective Action. Once the malfunction is determined, correct the situation.
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