TM 5-1940-322-10
0004 00
DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (Contd)
AS CAPSTAN--The capstan, located between hydrojet hatches, is a hand cranked
2-speed winch. Turning crank handle to the right operates 1st gear retraction
(low speed). and turning crank handle to the left operates 2nd gear retraction
(high speed). The crank handle is stowed separately in the map locker when
winch is not in use. Line diameter should be no larger then 5/8 in. diameter
and a minimum of three turns around capstan drum is required. To tighten
line, the free end leading from capstan drum is passed across stripper
mechanism and placed in spring jaws prior to cranking winch. To release line,
slowly unwrap and release line from capstan drum.
CRANK
STRIPPER
HANDLE
MECHANISM
SPRING JAWS
AS
0004 00-19
