OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
HEAVY-DUTY WINCH OPERATION USING REMOTE-CONTROL UNIT
INITIAL SETUP:
Not Applicable
PREPARE TO OPERATE HEAVY-DUTY WINCH
WARNING
•
Using remote-control unit and operating heavy-duty winch away from
vehicle will lessen the possibility of injury or death to personnel if
winch cable separates under tension.
•
Excessive noise levels are present any time the heavy-duty winch is
operating. Wear single hearing protection (earplugs or equivalent)
while working around equipment when it is running. Failure to comply
may result in injury or death to personnel. Seek medical aid should
you suspect a hearing problem.
NOTE
This procedure is a two soldier task.
1.
Start engine. (WP 0044)
2.
Position vehicle for straight pull and on solid ground so tires have good traction.
3.
Set transmission range selector (1) to N (neutral).
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