TM-9-2320-341-10
TRUCK, TRACTOR, LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER (LET), 8X8 M983A4 LET
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2008
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Figure 4.
WARNING
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Heavy-duty winch operator shall ensure all personnel keep hands
and feet clear of heavy-duty winch during operation. Failure to comply
may result in injury or death to personnel.
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Keep all personnel clear of area when tension is on winch cable.
Winch cable could come loose or break. Failure to comply may result
in injury or death to personnel.
•
Always wear protective gloves when handling winch cable. Never let
cable run through hands. Frayed cables can cut severely. Failure to
comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
Never operate winch with less than five wraps of cable on winch
drum. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
12. With aid of an assistant, pay out heavy-duty winch cable (14) over fifth wheel (5) and
guide roller (15), and connect heavy-duty winch cable (14) to lifting eye (16) of
semitrailer.
13. Ensure tractor vehicle does not have parking brake or service brakes engaged while
assistant reels in heavy-duty winch cable (9) and lifts semitrailer off ground. (WP
0037)
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