TM-9-2350-238-20-2

CRANE (CAB) COMPONENTS RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: LIGHT,ARMORED, M578

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MAY 1993

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WARNING

WARNING

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2-47. MAINTENANCE OF TOW WINCH CABLE WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY .

This task covers: a.

Remova l

b.

Inspection/Repai r

c .

Installatio n

INITIAL SETU P

Tools and Special Tools

Ancho r

Chai n

General mechanic’s tool kit, automotiv e

(appx B)

Reference s

TM 9-2350-238-1 0

TM 9-2350-238-24P- 2

General Safety Instruction s

• Make sure all personnel stan d

clear of boom and block befor e

traversing cab .

REMOVA L

Make sure all personnel stand clear

of boom and block before traversin g

cab .

1

Turn cab until boom (1) is at rear o f

vehicle .

2

Raise boom (1) to 45 degrees .

3

Open tow winch access door (2) an d

secure with latch .

Always wear leather glove s

when handling winch cable .

Never allow cable to ru n

through hands. Do not operat e

winch crane with less than fou r

turns of wire rope on drums .

Failure to observe these warn-

ings could result in personne l

injuries .

Wire rope failure will result i f

more than half the wires in any

single strand are broken ,

separating from pulled ou t

kinks, or fraying after crushin g

under the track. Wire rop e

failure will result in injury t o

personnel .

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