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M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL VOLUME 2 OF 2

DECEMBER 1998

CHANGE 3

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M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)

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Check that winch cable (9) is not caught on vehicle or any other

objects.

WARNING

Keep all personnel clear of area near winch cable when

tension is on cable. If winch cable breaks, it can cause

severe injury or death.

When Soldier A operates winch controls, Soldier B takes cover in

protected area away from winch (10) and winch cable (9).

Make sure all personnel are clear of winch (10) and winch cable (9).

CAUTION

If winch does not move vehicle, stop using winch. Overheat

damage may result.

Set PTO ENGAGE switch (2) to ON.

Move winch shift lever (4) to IN until slack is out of cable.

Move winch shift lever (4) to center position.

CAUTION

Self-recovery winch is not designed to winch mired

vehicle by itself. Vehicle drive system power must

always be used with winch to self-recover vehicle, or

damage to equipment can result.

Make sure TRANSFER CASE shift lever (22) is set to LO.

Make sure TRACTION CONTROL lever (23) is set to INTER-AXLE DIFF

LOCK.

Press brake treadle (24).

Set transmission range selector (3) to 1.

Release brake treadle (24).

Move winch shift lever (4) to IN and apply slight pressure to throttle

treadle (25).

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