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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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.
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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.
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Never operate winch with less than five wraps of cable on winch
drum. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
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When uncoupling on soft or rough terrain, tractor vehicle may not roll
forward as heavy-duty winch cable is payed out. It will be necessary
to move tractor vehicle forward as assistant pays out heavy-duty
winch cable. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
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Do not pay out too much heavy-duty winch cable before tractor
vehicle is moved forward or semitrailer gooseneck may contact
tractor vehicle. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
15. Ensure proper tractor vehicle position while slowly paying out heavy-duty winch cable
(10) (WP 0037) and assistant checks clearance between tractor vehicle (20) and
semitrailer (21).
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