Stopping the Winch

TM 9-2320-386-10

2-18. OPERATION OF FRONT WINCH (Contd)

c. Stopping the Winch.

(1) Place winch control valve lever (3) in the ENGAGE position.

(2) Release winch control switch (2).

(3) Place winch control valve lever (3) in DISENGAGE position.

d. Lowering Load or Unwinding Slack Cable.

NOTE

Keep tension on cable when unwinding under power to keep cable

from crossing coils.

(1) Place winch control valve lever (3) in the ENGAGE position.

(2) Place transmission gear shift lever (1) in NEUTRAL and set parking

brake lever (4).

(3) Hold winch control switch (2) in PAY OUT position.

e. Winding the Winch Cable on Drum.

.WARNING.

Wear hand protection when handling winch cable. Broken wires

may cause injury to personnel.

(1) Attach load to end of winch cable (5). If no load is available, attach

winch cable (5) to a tree or another vehicle which has its brakes applied.

(2) Release parking brake lever (4).

(3) Hold winch control switch (2) in PAY IN position.

NOTE

Ensure first layer of winch cable goes onto drum in order and that

each additional layer starts back across the drum. If necessary,

use a wooden block to assist in cable alignment.

(4) When winch cable (5) is fully wound on drum, release winch control

switch (2).

(5) Place winch control lever (3) in DISENGAGE position.

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