TM 9-2320-260-10
NOTE
The following step is used only if
vehicle winch cannot be placed in
direct line with load to be pulled
or lifted.
(8) If vehicle cannot be placed in direct
line with load (6), attach snatch block (7) to
winch cable (9) and secure with utility chain
(8).
d. Pulling or Lifting Load.
NOTE
Medium wreckers (M816) have
field chocks for heavy recovery
operations (refer to paragraph
2-25).
Direct all personnel to stand clear of winch cable. A snapped cable
or shifting load can cause serious injuries.
NOTE
This operation is best accomplished by the operator and an
assistant.
(1) Depress clutch pedal (14). Lift
hinged locking plate on floorboard and
place winch control lever (11) in "L" (low)
position. Make sure gearshift lever (13) is in
“N” (neutral) position (10) and release clutch
pedal (14).
(2) Regulate winch operating speed by depressing accelerator pedal (12) or pulling
out hand throttle control handle. Do not operate at excessive or erratic speed, which may
cause an overload, resulting in broken winch shearpin.
TA 094314
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