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Figure 2-18. Compensating for wind or currents.
c. Landing Over Coral or Sharp Rocks.
(1) Perform b(1), b(2), and b(3) above.
(2) Shift transmission to first gear.
(3) Place marine gear controls in neutral as soon as wheels make permanent ground contact, and there is no longer a possibility
that the LARC will be refloated by surf action.
CAUTION
Notify organizational maintenance to check for presence of water in wheel columns
after each water operation.
(4) Drive the LARC at low speed until completely clear of water, coral and rock formations.
Section IV. OPERATION OF AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
2-43. Winch
a. Description. The hydraulically powered winch has a 23,000-pound pull and is equipped with a 5/8-inch wire rope, 380 feet long.
The wire rope is under wound on the cable drum for greater pulling power.
NOTE
At least one starboard engine must be operating to pressurize the LARC hydraulic system before the winch is
operative. If it is necessary to steer the aft wheels during winch operation, at least one port and one starboard
engine must be operating.
b. Operation.
(1) To pay out cable, proceed as follows:
(a) Move the shift lever (3, fig. 2-9) toward the winch.
(b) Release the brake lever (2).
(c) Slowly depress speed lever (1) to pay out the winch cable. To increase the speed, depress the lever further. Releasing
the lever will automatically stop the winch.
(2) To haul in cable, proceed as follows:
(1) Move shift lever (3) away from the winch.
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