TM-9-2350-256-34

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

JULY 2005

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DESCRIPTION

The main winch has an inhaul capacity of 90,000 lb (40,824 kg) maximum, using a single-part line on bare drum (3 to 5 wraps

minimum of cable on bare drum and not to exceed the first layer).

NOTE

LOAD TEST REQUIREMENT—Load testing of main winch is mandatory, prior to use, under any

of the following requirements: (1) When new. (2) Following any repairs, disassembly and assembly,

adjustments, or parts replacement, of main winch. (3) When modifications are made that could affect

the strength or lifting capabilities of the vehicle.

Load testing will be accomplished by support maintenance activities.

Refer to the TESTING section below for the detailed step-by-step procedure.

NOTE

If your vehicle has main winch assembly 8739010-11 or 8739010-1, send winch assembly to depot

maintenance for removal of anti-chatter kit.

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