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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WINCH BRAKE

RELEASE HOSE

PIPE

COUPLING

WINCH BRAKE

RELEASE HOSE

PIPE TO TUBE

ADAPTER FITTING

0 TO 6000 PSI

(0 TO 41 370 kPa)

PRESSURE GAUGE

Figure 14.

WARNING

Excessive noise levels are present any time the heavy-duty winch, crane, or retrieval system

is operating. Wear single hearing protection (earplugs or equivalent) while working around

equipment when it is running. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.

Seek medical aid should you suspect a hearing problem.

4. Start engine (refer to TM 9-2320-279-10).

5. Set PTO ENGAGE switch to ON position. (WP 0015)

NOTE

Winch drum should not move during this test.

6. Have assistant operate heavy-duty winch IN and OUT manual controls, while noting reading on pressure gauge.

(WP 0015)

7. Set PTO ENGAGE switch to OFF position. (WP 0015)

8. Shut OFF engine (refer to TM 9-2320-279-10).

9. Disconnect pressure gauge and reconnect hydraulic hose to winch brake fitting.

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