TM-9-2320-279-10-2

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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