TM 9-2320-260-20
THIS TASK COVERS:
b. Adjustment
Testing
a.
INITIAL SETUP
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
APPLICABLE MODELS
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
All W/W
Prepare front winch for use (TM 9-2320-260-10).
REFERENCES (TM)
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TM 9-2320-260-10
Wear hand protection when handling winch cable.
TM 9-2320-260-20P
NOTE
The front winch and midship winch (M815) drag brakes are tested
and adjusted the same way. This procedure covers the front winch
drag brake.
WARNING
Wear hand protection when handling winch cable. Broken wires
may cause injury to personnel.
1. Unwind cable (3) 3-4 ft (0.9-1.2 m) (TM 9-2320-260-10).
2. Pull cable (3) out 3-4 ft (0.9-1.2 m) and quickly release cable (3). Winch drum (1) should stop turning
when cable (3) is released. If drum (1) does not stop turning, or does not pay out cable (3) when
cable (3) is pulled, adjust drag brake.
b. Adjustment
NOTE
When performing step 1, turn adjusting screw in 1/2-turn
increments until proper drag adjustment is accomplished.
1. Turn adjusting screw (2) clockwise to increase drag; counterclockwise to reduce drag.
2. Repeat drag test (task a, step 2) to ensure drag is correctly adjusted.
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