TM 9--2350--292--100050 00--1OPERATE MAIN WINCH.0050 00THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:Operate Main WinchINITIAL SETUP:Personnel RequiredThreeReferencesWP 0045 00WP 0100 00The main winch is used to recover disabled vehicles. The main winch is capable of 140,000-lb (63,560 kg) singleline pull. The main winch is powered by main hydraulic system but can be powered by auxiliary hydraulic systemunder a no--load emergency situation. The controls for the main winch are located in operator’s area.1. Prepare main hydraulic system for operation (WP 0045 00).WARNINGCable can become frayed or contain broken wires. Wear leather--palmed work gloves whenhandling cable. Frayed or broken wires can injure hands.Never let cable slide through hands, even when wearing gloves. A broken wire could cutthrough glove and injure hand.A minimum of four wraps should remain on winch drum at all times. Failure to comply mayresult in main winch cable coming loose from drum resulting in injury or DEATH to personnelor damage to equipment.
Integrated Publishing, Inc. - A (SDVOSB) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
