TM 5-5430-248-13&P
FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE
500 GALLON WATER DRUM DWDM5CG
TEMPORARY REPAIR OF DRUM BODY, METHOD 2
INITIAL SET-UP:
Tools:
Personnel:
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (WP 0025 00, Item 1)
One (77W)
Materials/Parts Required:
Repair Kit (WP 0026 00, Table 2)
CAUTION
Do not tow drum after using Method 1 to repair
leaking drum. Towing drum could further damage
drum.
NOTE
This procedure only applies if the tear in the drum is
3/8 inch length or less.
After temporary repair, the drum can only be used
until empty.
REPAIR
1. Using rotary cutter, use cutter edge to cut a clean edge around the tear. (Figure 1, Item 1).
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Figure 1. Cutting edge of the rotary cutter.