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0005 00--10
THEORY OF OPERATION -- CONTINUED
0005 00
WINCH AND SPADE ASSEMBLIES -- CONTINUED
Spade The spade (1) is mounted to the vehicle nosepiece (2) by two trunnion--mounted arms (3). The arms (3)
are operated by hydraulic cylinders (4) from within the winch compartment. When not in use, the spade (1) is se-
cured in a raised position by a hydraulically--activated, spring--loaded, spade lock (5).
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Auxiliary Winch The auxiliary winch (1) is mounted on the front exterior of the vehicle above the main winch level
winder (2). It is gear--driven by a hydraulic motor (3). The winch (1) is wound with 668 feet (203.60 m) of 3/8 inch
(9.5 mm) cable (4) and is capable of a 6000 pound (2724 kg) maximum line pull. The primary purpose of the auxil-
iary winch (1) is for deploying the main winch cable (5).
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