TM 9-2320-260-20
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14-31. A-FRAME KIT MAINTENANCE (Contd)
1. Inspect all metal components for bends, cracks, and breaks. Replace if damaged.
2. Inspect harness (10) and cable (25) for fraying, breaks, and loose or missing clamps. Repair or
replace harness (10) and cable (25) if necessary.
1. Install eyebolt plate (3), washer (2), and eyebolt (1) on rear cargo bed (6).
2. Install washer (2), new lockwasher (4), and new locknut (5) on eyebolt (1).
3. Install A-frame legs (15) on shackle brackets (16) with two pins (17).
4. Install two leg extensions (14) into A-frame legs (15), aline holes, and install two pins (18).
5. Install A-frame spreader tube (13) and spreader tube stud (12) on leg extensions (14). Position
stud (12) so ends extend equally through holes in leg extensions (14), then install leg spacer (11),
harness (10), washer (9), nut (8), and new locknut (7) on each end of stud (12).
6. Install cable (25), harness (10), and shackle pin (23) on shackle (24).
7. Install snatch block (21) on spreader tube (13).
8. Open snatch block (21) and install winch cable (22) on roller, then close snatch block (21).
NOTE
Assistant will help with steps 9 and 10.
9. Raise A-frame (19) toward cab (20).
10. Thread cable (25) through eyebolt (1) and install on pintle hook (27).
NOTE
A-frame must be angled approximately 60 degrees from horizontal.
Do not insert adjusting screws until all necessary adjustments
have been made.
11. Loosen clamp (26) at end of cable (25). Adjust until 60 degree angle is obtained, then tighten
clamp (26).
12. Install two adjusting screws (28) on A-frame legs (15).
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