TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1

2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 2

MAY 2001

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FRONT WINCH MAINTENANCE (Contd)

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AUTOMATIC WINCH BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

1.

Place winch control valve lever (2) in ENGAGE position.

2.

Hold winch control switch (1) in PAY OUT position, unwind secondary vehicle (6) back to level

ground, and set parking brake.

3.

Release winch control switch (1).

4.

Place winch control valve lever (2) in DISENGAGE position.

5.

Move winch clutch control lever (3) to OUT position (toward center of vehicle) to release drum (4).

6.

Adjust brake band by turning adjusting screw (5) in 1/2-turn clockwise increments to increase

braking action.

7.

Repeat testing and adjustment until correct adjustment is obtained.

8.

Store front winch cable on front winch drum (TM 9-2320-386-10).

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