TM 9-2320-269-10
OPERATION-BODY WINCH ATTACHMENTS
NOTE
The body winch has two attachment/adapters. They are capstan and rope winder. They connect to the
right side of the body winch extension shaft, which extends to the inside of the right front stowage
compartment. A sliding cover provides access to the shaft end for installation of the capstan or rope
winder.
Installing and Operating the Capstan and/or Rope Winder
NOTE
To operate the capstan or rope winder attachment adapter perform the same procedures, "Restarting
Engine and Preparing Winch for Operation", steps (1) and 2, page 2-95. Then follow the procedures
below. Pay attention to warnings, cautions and notes.
1.
Remove capstan (1) or rope winder (2) from stowage position on front bumper. Have assistant help you.
2.
Position the adapter end (3) so the slotted grooves (4) are alined to pins (5) on end of winch shaft extension
(6), at the access door (7) of the front stowage compartment door.
3.
Slide adapter end (3) in, over pins (5) as far as it will go, then give it a twisting motion to the left and pull it
back towards you. Pin ends (5) should be visible in holes (8) on adapter end (3). The attachment is now
locked onto extension shaft (6).
4.
At the rear of the truck, push HANGER BEARING CONTROLS (9) in for low speed.
5.
Push winch clutch control (10) in and disengage winch drum.
6.
By moving winch control handle (11) to PAYOUT (Reverse), or TAKEUP(Forward) for direction you want
capstan (1) or rope winder (2) to operate.
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