TM 9-2320-272-10
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OPERATION OF FRONT WINCH (Contd)
c.
Rigging the Load.
(1)
Attach utility chain (4) to lifting shackles (5) or pintle hook of load.
(2)
If load is very heavy or deeply mired, install a snatch block (3) to increase winch pulling power.
(3)
To rig a snatch block (3):
(a)
Unwind enough cable (7) to reach the load and back to the front winch. Attach cable chain hook (2)
to lifting shackle (1).
(b) Turn snatch block hook (8) to the right. Lift up rear of snatch block (3) and open support link (6).
Insert cable (7). Lift up rear of snatch block (3) to lower and lock support link (6) to snatch block hook (8). Return
hook (8) to original position.
(c)
Attach
utility
chain
(4)
to
lifting
shackles (5) or pintle hook of load. Attach snatch block
(3) to utility chain (4).
NOTE
•
M936A2 wreckers do not have front
anchors for field chocks.
•
M936 wreckers are equipped with field
chocks for heavy recovery operations.
Refer to paragraph 2-24 for field chock
installation.
(4)
Disengage brakes, transmission, and transfer
case of vehicle being retrieved.
d.
Pulling Load.
NOTE
This operation requires two crew members.
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