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 50 of 392
TM9-2320-361-10
1-32. FRONT WINCH SYSTEM OPERATION
All M44A2 series vehicles can be equipped with a front winch. Operation of the
front winch is identical for all applicable models. The system consists of the
following major components:
CLUTCH LEVER
— Engages or disengages winch drum gear to drive gear
of winch motor.
CLUTCH PEDAL
— Permits quick engagement or disengagement of trans-
mission power takeoff (PTO). Used with transmission power takeoff control
lever to control winch operation.
TRANSMISSION POWER TAKEOFF CONTROL LEVER
— Controls speed
and direction of winch operation through transmission power takeoff
(PTO). Also engages or disengages transmission power takeoff (PTO).
HAND THROTTLE
— Sets engine speed at desired rpm for operation of the
winch assembly.
TRANSMISSION POWER TAKEOFF (PTO)
— Uses driving power from
transmission to drive propeller shaft.
PROPELLER SHAFT
— Powers winch assembly using driving power sent
from transmission power takeoff (PTO).
WINCH ASSEMBLY
— Rotates winch drum according to direction and
speed of propeller shaft rotation.
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