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TRUCK, WRECKER, 8X8, M984A1

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

JUNE 2009

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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

CONTROLS (REMOTE OR MANUAL) STICKING IN ENGAGED POSITION

INITIAL SETUP:

Equipment Condition

Vehicle setup for heavy-duty winch

operations. (Volume 1, WP 0043)

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

CONTROLS (REMOTE OR MANUAL) STICKING IN ENGAGED POSITION

TEST 1 - Is hydraulic fluid below normal operating temperature?

WARNING

Reservoir may be very hot. Use care when placing hand near reservoir.

Reservoir can become hot enough to cause serious burns. Be careful not

to touch the reservoir with bare hands or allow body to contact reservoir.

Use gloves and insulated pads as necessary. Failure to comply may

result in injury or death to personnel.

NOTE

Common problems with heavy-duty winch that may be found are:

1. Slow or abnormal operation.

2. Winch will not pull required load.

Common causes of problems are:

1. Cold hydraulic fluid (slow operation).

2. Low engine speed (slow or abnormal operation).

3. Controls malfunction (remote and manual).

Report all problems to organizational maintenance.

NOTE

If outside temperature is 0°F (-17°C) or lower, hydraulic fluid may not flow

easily.

1.

Check if outside temperature is 0°F (-17°C) or lower.

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