TB 9-2320-279-13&P-4
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TEST 7 - Does heavy-duty winch cable hold down operate?
WARNING
Heavy-duty winch operator shall ensure all personnel keep hands and feet clear of heavy-duty
winch during operation. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Keep all personnel clear of area when tension is on winch cable. Winch cable could come loose
or break. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Always wear protective gloves when handling winch cable. Never let cable run through hands.
Frayed cables can cut severely. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Never operate winch with less than five wraps of cable on winch drum. Failure to comply may
result in injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
Perform Steps (1) and (3) only if vehicle air pressure is not above 85 psi (586 kPa).
1.
Start engine (refer to TM 9-2320-279-10).
2.
Allow vehicle air pressure to build to 100 psi (690 kPa).
3.
Shut off engine (refer to TM 9-2320-279-10).
4.
While assistant operates heavy-duty winch CABLE HOLD DOWN control valve, check if heavy-duty winch cable
hold down operates. (WP 0015)
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