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Section II. REPAIR OF MAIN WINCH AND SPADE ASSEMBLY
3-5 Description
The main winch and spade assembly (figures 1-4 and 1-5) consists of a spade, two spade-actuating cylinders, a hydraulic
motor, a combination control valve, a winch cable, a cable level winder, a brake cylinder, and the main winch. The winch
is installed in the hull of the vehicle beneath the crew compartment, and the spade is externally mounted on the front of
the vehicle.
3-6 Disassembly of Main Winch and Spade Assembly into Subassemblies
a. General. Figures 3-3 through 3-7, with accompanying legends, serve to identify all subassemblies and attaching
parts. The legends also provide an index to the step-by-step removal of each particular item or subassembly.
CAUTION
Load test of main winch is mandatory. Refer to Chapter 2, Section V for step-by-
step procedures.
b. Disassembly Procedure. Disassemble the main winch and spade assembly into subassemblies as shown in figure
3-8.
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