TM 9-2350-247-10
OPERATE WINCH (M548A1) — Continued
0030 00
REEL IN WIRE ROPE
WARNING
If the winch wire rope snaps, it could injure or kill you. Keep clear of the winch wire rope while
the winch is running.
1.
Pull out the clutch handle lock and move the drum clutch handle to engaged position. Check that the drum lock is in
unlocked position. If the clutch handle doesn’t move easily, turn the drum a little by hand.
NOTE
The winch won’t run with the carrier stopped and in gear.
2.
Lock the differential brakes. Place the transmission range selector in N range. Run engine at 650–700 rpm.
NOTE
If the power takeoff gears don’t engage, push the control in and repeat Step 2 and Step 3.
3.
Place the transmission range selector in 2-3 range. Pull out the winch power takeoff control.
4.
Release the differential brakes. Push down the accelerator pedal nice and easy so the winch runs smoothly at a moderate
speed.
5.
If you need extra power, place the transmission range selector in 1 range.
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