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TRUCK, WRECKER, 8X8, M984A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL; PART 1 OF 2

JUNE 2009

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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

HEAVY-DUTY WINCH OPERATION

INITIAL SETUP:

Personnel Required

Operator and Assistant - - - (2)

PREPARE TO OPERATE HEAVY-DUTY WINCH

WARNING

Excessive noise levels are present any time the heavy-duty winch, crane,

or retrieval system 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.

If possible, always position vehicle for straight pull on solid ground so tires have good

traction.

3.

Set transmission range selector (1) to N (neutral).

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