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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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Set PTO ENGAGE switch (2) to ON.

Keep all personnel clear of winch area when winch is

reeling in cable. If hands are caught in winch or cable,

or if cable breaks under tension, severe injury or death

could result.

(72)

Stand clear of area near winch (10).

CAUTION

Do not reel in winch cable too tightly. If too much

tension is applied, cable or tiedown ring can break, or

winch may be damaged.

(73)

When Soldier B is clear of area, Soldier A sets winch shift lever (4) to

IN and takes all slack out of winch cable (9).

(74)

When cable is tight, move winch shift lever (4) to center position.

(75)

Set PTO ENGAGE switch (2) to OFF.

(76)

Shut off engine (para 2-11p).

(77)

Adjust mirror (1) for driving.

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