TM 9-2320-269-10
OPERATING THE BODY WINCH - CONTINUED
Restarting Engine and Preparing Winch for Operation.
CAUTION
Do not engage the PTO with engine running. Serious damage to transmission can occur.
1.
Driver engages PTO by pulling up control (1) and re-starts engine,
a.
Pushes engine stop control (2) In.
b.
Range selector (3) is still in IN position (4).
c.
Parking brake (5) is still ON (pulled out).
d.
Depresses accelerator pedal (6).
e.
Turns key switch (7) to extreme right to start engine, and releases key switch and accelerator pedal
instant engine starts.
CAUTION
Always use hand throttle to control engine when operating winch. Avoid sudden changes In engine speed
or high speed.
f.
Increases engine rpm, using hand throttle (8) and tachometer (9) to 1200 rpm.
2.
Driver leaves cab and goes to rear winch control position at right rear of truck.
WARNING
Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling winch wire cables. Never let cable run through your
hands; frayed cables can cut you. Never operate a winch with less than four turns of cable on the drum.
Keep cable coils tight and close together on drum while winching.
3.
Assistant, already at the winch, removes the cable end (10) from drum (11).
4.
Driver pushes hanger bearing control (12) IN for low winch speed operation, and pulls winch clutch control
(13) OUT, engaging drum.
5.
Driver then moves body winch control lever (14) to PAYOUT position (15).
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