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M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
NOTE
Keep winch cable tight at all times so cable does not get
tangled with vehicle.
Adjust position of throttle treadle (25) to change engine speed as
needed to keep winch cable (9) tight and vehicle moving.
When vehicle is on solid ground, set winch shift lever (4) to center
position.
Park vehicle (para 2-11o).
Set winch shift lever (4) to OUT and pay out winch cable (9) until all
tension is off cable.
When all tension is off winch cable (9), set winch shift lever (4) to
center position.
Set PTO ENGAGE switch (2) to OFF.
NOTE
If winch cable is connected to another vehicle, refer to
paragraph 2-43b for disconnecting procedures.
Disconnect winch cable (9) from heavy object.
If snatch block was used, disconnect end of winch cable (9) from
vehicle (para 2-43b) and remove snatch block from winch cable
(para 2-42b) and from tree, vehicle, or heavy object (FM 20-22).
CAUTION
Do not reel clevis end of winch cable through roller
guides. Clevis may catch on roller guide and cause cable
or roller guide to break.
Set PTO ENGAGE switch (2) to ON.
Set winch shift lever (4) to IN.
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