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 155 of 392

TM 9-2320-361-10

2-24. OPERATION OF FRONT WINCH (Contd)

d. Lowering Load or Unwinding Slack Cable.

NOTE

Keep tension on cable when unwinding under power to keep

cable from crossing coils.

(1)

Depress clutch pedal (6), and place transmission power takeoff lever (1) in

REVERSE position. Be sure transmission gearshift lever (3) is in “N” (neutral)

position.

(2)

Slowly release clutch pedal (6), and adjust throttle (2) for smooth

operation of vehicle.

e. Winding the Winch Line on the Drum.

Wear hand protection when handling winch cable. Broken

wires may cause injury to personnel.

(1)

Attach load to end of winch cable (8). If no load is available, attach cable

(8) to a tree, or another truck with brakes applied.

(2)

Depress clutch pedal (6), and shift transmission power takeoff lever (1) to

LOW.

(3)

Release parking brake lever (4).

(4)

Slowly release clutch pedal (6).

The front winch will pull vehicle forward

and wind cable (8) on drum. Light

pressure on brake pedal (7) will assure a

tight, neat wind.

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