TB-9-2320-279-13-P-4

TRUCK, TRACTOR, LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER (LET), 8X8, M983A2 LET

TECHNICAL BULLETIN; OPERATOR AND FIELD LEVEL

APRIL 2008

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CAUTION

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Ensure assistant routes winch cable to avoid snag hazards on tractor vehicle and

semitrailer. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.

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Both operator and assistant should ensure that winch cable wraps properly and evenly

onto winch drum. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.

NOTE

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The operator may notice the vehicle mounted (manual) control winch control lever

mimicking the inputs applied to remote-control unit winch control lever. This is a normal

condition.

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Ensure tension is kept on winch cable at all times during winch cable retrieval. This

accompanied with guidance from the assistant will ensure the winch cable gets evenly

wrapped onto winch drum.

5. Push in winch control lever (5) as assistant routes winch cable (2) onto winch drum (6).

6. Once winch cable (2) is completely and evenly wrapped onto winch drum (6), release remote-control unit winch

control lever (5).

NOTE

If high idle was not utilized during winch cable pay out, skip to Step (8).

7. Set remote-control unit HIGH IDLE switch (4) to OFF position (as applicable).

8. Assistant connects clevis retention chain (7) to clevis (8).

9. Set PTO ENGAGE switch (9) to OFF position, indicator light (10) will go out.

JACOBS

CAUTION

ENGINE BRAKE

TRAILER

AIR SUPLY

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10. Disconnect remote-control unit cable plug (11) from remote-control unit hookup receptacle (12).

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