TM 9-2320-260-20
13-5. WINCH CABLE, CHAIN, AND HOOK MAINTENANCE (Contd)
b. Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING
Eye protection is required when using wire brush for cleaning.
Failure to do this may result in injury to personnel.
1. Soak cable (3) in lubricating oil (LO 9-2320-260-12). Clean cable (3) with wire brush.
2. Inspect cable (3) and parts for breaks and wear. Replace cable and/or parts if broken or worn.
3. Lubricate winch drum (15) and cable (3) with lubricating oil (LO 9-2320-260-12).
1. Half clamp type:
a. Install hook (6) on loop (5).
b. Install half clamps (1) and (4) on cable (3), close to loop (5), with clamp nut (2).
c. If loop (5) can be removed from cable (3), perform steps a. and b. again.
2. Hollow clevis type:
a. Position cap (9) on cable (3).
b. Install plug (8) on cable (3).
c. Install plug (8) and cable (3) into clevis yoke (7) with cap (9).
d. Install chain (12) on clevis yoke (7) with screw (10) and nut (11).
3. Install cable (3) on winch drum (15) with setscrew (13).
4. Wind and stow cable (3) on winch (TM 9-2320-260-10).
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