TM 5-6115-365-15
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4-14. Tarpaulin, Roof Bows, and Leg Prop
a.
Removal. Remove the tarpaulin, roof bows,
and leg prop (para 4-11).
b.
Repair.
(1)
Patch or sew rips and tears in the
tarpaulin. Replace damaged or missing straps and
ropes. Replace a tarpaulin that is too badly damaged to
be repaired.
(2)
Weld minor cracks and breaks in the roof
bows and leg prop. Straighten bows where possible.
Replace defective or missing hardware. Replace bows
or leg prop that are damaged beyond repair.
c.
Installation. Install the tarpaulin, roof bows, and
leg prop (para 4-11).
4-15. Trailer Bed
a.
Removal.
(1)
Remove the tarpaulin, roof bows and leg
prop (para 4-11).
(2)
Remove the transfer switch from the trailer
(para 4-12).
(3)
Remove the generator sets (para 4-13).
(4)
Loosen straps and remove the auxiliary
fuel cans from trailer.
(5)
Remove 8 bolts from the top surface of
the trailer bed and 12 bolts from the underside that
secure the trailer bed gussets to the trailer.
(6)
Disconnect electrical leads from the trailer
lights.
(7)
Remove the trailer bed from the trailer.
b.
Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.
(1)
Clean trailer bed with approved
cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly.
(2)
Inspect for broken welds, bends, and
dents, and any damage that prevents proper assembly
of the unit. Weld cracks and breaks and straighten
dents or bends where possible. Replace a trailer bed
that is damaged beyond repair.
c.
Installation.
(1)
Install trailer bed on the trailer and secure
with 12 bolts on the underside and 8 bolts on the top.
Connect wiring to trailer lights.
(2)
Install the generator sets (para 4-13).
(3)
Install the transfer switch (para 4-12).
(4)
Install fuel cans and secure with straps.
(5)
Install leg prop, bows, and tarpaulin
(para 4-11).
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