TM-9-2320-361-10

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 1988

TM-9-2320-361-10 - Page 154 of 392

TM9-2320-361-10

2-24. OPERATION OF FRONT WINCH (Contd)

(4)

Take up slack in winch cable (2) by releasing parking brake lever (12) and

slowly backing truck.

(5)

Take up slack in winch cable (2) by moving clutch control lever (8) to right

side of truck.

Use hand throttle to control engine speed when operating

winch. Do not run engine faster than 1200 rpm. Avoid sudden

changes in speed, or shearpin or cable may break, causing

injury or death to personnel.

NOTE

Never use winch clutch control lever to control winch. Always

use power takeoff lever and engine clutch.

(6)

Depress clutch pedal (9) and disengage hinge lock (11) from power takeoff

lever (10).

(7)

Place power takeoff lever (10) in LOW for heavy loads, and HIGH for light

loads. When in doubt, use LOW.

(8)

Slowly release clutch pedal (9) and wind in cable (2) as necessary.

c. Stopping the Winch.

To stop winch, depress clutch pedal (9), place

transmission power takeoff lever (10) in NEUTRAL, and release clutch pedal (9).

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