l Two looped and one front and rear crown straps

. A fixed web strap to which the ends of the crown straps are attached

l Crown drawstring and adjustable tab with hook and pile closure

HEADBAND.- The headband (fig. 2-32) is a padded, leather-lined web strap. Fitted around it are six metal clips and at its rear a buckle for adjusting the band

Figure 2-32.-Headband.

Figure 2-33.-Chin strap.

to your head size. The clips are used to asttach the headband to the fixed web strap in the helmet as follows: Thread the webbing end through the headband buckle. Make the headband larger than your head size.

l Put the headband on your head, making sure the leather portion is against your forehead, the buckle is at the back and the clip closures are facedown.

l Adjust the headband to a snug fit, then remove and insert it into the helmet so the clip closures are toward the rim of the helmet. Make sure the buckle is to the rear.

Figure 2-34.-Remove/replace suspension.

l Open the headband clips one at a time. Slip the clips under the fixed web strap, centering the two front clips. Close all the clips with a small screwdriver or penknife.

l Now, put the helmet on your head. If it is too high, adjust the drawstring tab toward the crown of the helmet. If it is too low, adjust the drawstring tab toward the rim of the helmet.