TM-9-2510-247-13-P
FIFTH WHEEL TOWING DEVICE MODEL 250M
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL, REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
JULY 2004
TM-9-2510-247-13-P - Page 14 of 522
WARNING
WINCHES
All personnel must stand clear during winching operations. A snapped cable or shifting load could cause
injury or death to personnel.
Ensure cable is properly mounted on rear winch shaft before operating reel.
Failure to do so may result in
injury or death to personnel.
Winch is not designed for recovery of vehicles in mired conditions.
Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel.
If winch cable has to be cut to remove winch assembly, wrap cut end of cable in tape and secure loose end
of cable to prevent it from swinging free during winch assembly removal. Failure to follow this warning could
result in injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
WIRE ROPES
Wire rope can become frayed or contain broken wires. Wear heavy leatherpalmed work gloves when
handling wire rope. Frayed or broken wires can injure hands.
WARNING
TOWING
Secure any materials or equipment loaded in the beds of towed equipment.
Failure to comply may result in
injury or death to personnel.
When loaded, shut down towed equipment, turn off all switches, close doors and hatches, and swing in
mirrors.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Stopping distances greatly increase when the towed vehicle has nonfunctioning brakes. Care should be
taken to ensure adequate stopping distance is obtained and speed is adjusted accordingly. Failure to comply
may result in injury or death to personnel.
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