TM-9-2320-272-10

TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

SEPTEMBER 2004

CHANGE 2

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2-22. OPERATION OF FRONT WINCH (Contd)

(1)

Start engine (para. 2-12).

(2)

Release hinged latch (10) and pull clutch lever (11) as far back as it will go.

(3)

On vehicles with level wind device (9), pull out lock knob (13) and tension-

er lever (12) back. Align lock knob (13) with hole in housing and release.

(4)

Press lockout switch (18) and shift transfer case shift lever (17) into high

range.

WARNING

• Direct all personnel to stand clear of winch cable and vehicle

when engaging transmission or transfer case. Failure to do so

may result in injury or death.

• Do not operate winch erratically. Erratic winding will result in

a snapped cable, causing injury or death.

CAUTION

• If temperature is above 70°F (21°C), stop winding operation for

six minutes every 100 ft (30.5 m) of cable winched in, and

leave engine and power takeoff engaged. Failure to do so may

cause damage to winch.

• Do not operate winch when engine is running over 1800 rpm.

Damage to equipment will occur.

NOTE