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DUAL WINCH LOADING AND UNLOADING (CONT)
WARNING
Do not allow auxiliary winch cable to cross itself or knot up on winch or injury to
personnel may result.
(17) Using one person to operate winch controls and a second person to make sure that winch cable clevises do
not hang up on platform, push down on AUXILIARY WINCH lever (31) to pull drivers side winch cable (36) to
snatch block (6).
(18) If auxiliary winch cable (13) does not pull drivers side winch cable (36), push ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
switch (32) to HIGH ENGINE IDLE. Momentarily push ENGINE SPEED CONTROL switch (33), to lock
engine speed at high idle (approximately 1500 rpm), and then release switch.
NOTE
To keep winch cable clevis from becoming stuck on platform, spotter should watch
clevis as it passes under the payload.
(19) Winch operator must release lever (31) when drivers side winch cable (36) reaches snatch block (6).
(20) Spotter must pull on drivers side winch cable (36) to get enough slack so that cable can be passed through
snatch block (6). Unfasten linch pin (45) from keeper pin (46), remove keeper pin (46) from snatch block (6),
lift and open snatch block, and pass drivers side winch cable (36) through snatch block.
(21) Once drivers side winch cable (36) is past pulley on snatch block (6), close snatch block and reinstall keeper
pin (46). Secure keeper pin (46) to snatch block by installing linch pin (45).
(22) Winch operator must push down and hold AUXILIARY WINCH lever (31) to pull drivers side winch cable (36)
to front streetside of payload.
(23) Winch operator must release lever (31) when winch cable (36) is approximately 12 inches (30 cm) past
streetside front of platform.
WARNING
Prior to disconnecting any winch cables, be sure each cable is not twisted. A
twisted winch cable, when operated, can develop extreme tension, which may
cause injury to personnel when cable clevis is removed.
(24) Remove cotter pin (28) and shouldered pin (29) from auxiliary cable clevis (30) and remove auxiliary cable
clevis (30) from drivers winch cable (36).
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