TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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MAIN WINCH OPERATION

INITIAL SETUP:

Materials/Parts

Leather gloves (WP 0133, Table 1)

Personnel Required

Crewman (3)

References

Description and use of operator's controls and

indicators (WP 0004)

References (cont.)

Prepare auxiliary hydraulic system for operation

(WP 0074)

Prepare main hydraulic system for operation

(WP 0073)

Spade operation (WP 0075)

GENERAL

The main winch is used to recover disabled vehicles. The main winch is capable of a maximum load of about

45 tons (40.82 metric tons) single-line pull. If using a two-part line, system is capable of inhauling a load of about

90 tons (81.6 metric tons) using the 90-ton (81.6-metric ton) snatch block. These loads can be used only when

main winch cable is almost fully payed out. The main winch is powered by main hydraulic system but can be

powered by auxiliary hydraulic system under a no-load or emergency situation. The controls for the main winch

are located in operator area.

MAIN WINCH OPERATION

1.

Prepare main hydraulic system (WP 0073) for operation or auxiliary hydraulic system (WP 0074) for no-load

or emergency operation.

2.

Lower spade (WP 0075) to stabilize vehicle as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1.

Spade Lowered.

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