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2-28. SINGLE WINCH LOADING AND UNLOADING (U.S.M.C. ONLY) (CONT)
(14) Winch operator must pay out winch cable (11) while spotter guides cable to snatch block (2).
(15) Remove linch pin (14) and keeper pin (15) from snatch block (2). Lift and open snatch block (2) and pass
clevis end of winch cable (11) through snatch block (2).
(16) Once clevis end of winch cable (11) is past the pulley on snatch block (2), close snatch block and re-install
keeper pin (15) and linch pin (14).
(17) Winch operator must pay out winch cable (11) so that spotter can connect winch cable (11) to curbside
gooseneck fairlead (16).
WARNING
Prior to connecting winch cable, be sure cable is not twisted. A twisted cable,
when retracted, can develop extreme tension which may cause injury to personnel
when cable is removed.
(18) Attach winch cable (11) clevis to attaching point on curbside gooseneck fairlead (16). Install bolt (11.1), nut
(11.2), and retainer (11.3) to winch cable (11) clevis.
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