OPERATION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE KITS INDEX

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2-39. GENERAL (Contd)

c. Some kits listed in table 2-6 require special operating procedures. To find a

specific paragraph, refer to the index below:

2-40. OPERATION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE KITS INDEX

PAGE

PARA.

TITLE

NO.

2-41.

Operation of A-frame Kit

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2-42.

Operation of Airbrake (Trailer) Kit

2-93

2-43.

Operation of Arctic Winterization Kit

Bow and Tarp Kit

Operation of Cargo Body Arctic Kit

2-105

2-46.

Operation of Fording (Deepwater) Kit

2-109

2-47.

Operation of Troop Seat Center Mounted Kit

2-111

2-48.

Operation of Swingfire Heater

2-112

2-41. OPERATION OF A-FRAME KIT

a. General. The A-frame kit is installed on M35A3, M35A3C, and M36A3 vehi-

cles equipped with a front winch to provide a means for lifting, moving, loading, and

unloading materials and equipment when standard cranes are not available. A-

frame load capacity is 3,000 lb (1,362 kg).

b. Safety Precautions. When using an A-frame assembly, the operator should

be aware of the following operating instructions for personnel safety and maintain-

ing equipment in operating condition:

(1)

Do not attempt to lift more than 3,000 lb (1,362 kg) with A-frame kit.

(2)

Do not drop poles (2) below 60 degree angle with ground surface.

(3)

Do not allow load to swing.

(4)

Avoid hitting overhead obstacles.

(5)

Prevent kinking and twisting of winch cable (1).

(6)

Do not use winch cable (1) to tie load.

(7)

Do not allow cable chain (4) to contact snatch block (3).

c. Preparation for Use.

(1) Perform "before operation" PMCS (table 2-2).

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