TM 9-2320-269-10
OPERATING THE FRONT WINCH
Positioning the Truck
NOTE
An M876 truck equipped with a front mounted winch must be positioned so winch Is In a direct line to
object to be pulled.
Never try to pull more than the weight of the M876 truck.
1.
Driver positions the M876 truck to aline the winch (1) for a direct line pull of object (2).
2.
Assistant wraps chain (3) around object (2).
3.
Driver stops the M876 truck, applies parking brake (4), places shift range selector (5) in neutral position, turns
key-switch (6) to OFF position, pulls engine stop control (7) Out, to shut down engine and makes certain the
throttle control (8) is pushed in.
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