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THIS TASK COVERS:
b. Adjustment
a. Testing
lNITIAL SETUP
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
APPLICABLE MODELS
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
All W/W
Wheels chocked (TM 9-2320-260-10).
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Two
Wear hand protection when handling winch cable.
REFERENCES (TM)
Never stand between the winch and its load.
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A minimum of four turns of cable must remain on
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winch drum at all times.
Use hand throttle to control engine speed when
operating winch.
Allow brake band cover and adjustment screw to
cool before making adjustments.
NOTE
Testing and adjustment of the front winch, midship winch (M815),
and rear winch (M816) automatic brakes are the same. This
procedure covers the front winch automatic brake. Refer to
TM 9-2320-260-10 for winch operation.
CAUTION
Selection of the grade used in this procedure should be within the
tolerance capabilities of the second vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in damage to equipment.
1. Position vehicle (1) at the top of a steep grade, facing downhill with the engine running
(TM 9-2320-260-10).
2. Position second vehicle (2) at the bottom of a steep grade, facing uphill with engine running. Refer to
second vehicle's operator manual.
CAUTION
Assistant must remain in the second vehicle to engage service
brake in the event of winch failure. Failure to do so may result in
damage to equipment.
WARNING
Wear hand protection when handling winch cable. Broken wires
may cause injury to personnel.
Never stand between the winch and its load. Failure to comply
may result in injury to personnel.
A minimum of four turns of cable must remain on winch drum at
all times. Failure to do this may result in injury to personnel or
damage to equipment.
3. Using the second vehicle (2) as the load, rig the load (TM 9-2320-260-10).
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