TM 9-2320-363-10
HOT OIL CHECK (HOT RUN BAND).
Be sure temperature has reached
160°-200°F (71°-93°C). With engine
idling and transmission in Neutral (N),
remove dipstick from oil filler tube and
Always wear heavy gloves
when you handle winch
check oil level. If oil registers in the
wire rope. Never allow wire-
HOT RUN band, quantity of oil in
transmission is safe for operating the
rope to run through your
hand as broken wires can
vehicle. If it registers on or below the
bottom line of the HOT RUN band, add
the required amount of oil to bring oil
level to the middle of the HOT RUN
band. Approximately 1 quart (0.95
liter) of oil is required to move the oil
cause injury.
He a r i n g p r o t ec t i o n i s
required for operator and
all personnel working on or
around winch station dur-
level from the bottom line to the middle
line of the HOT RUN band.
ing operation.
WINCH CABLE. On-condition, clean
7. M916A1 AND M916A2 WINCH:
and lubricate cable. Unwind cable and
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR. Daily,
soak in clean OE/HDO overnight.
check level of lubricating oil in reser-
Clean with a brush. Wipe off excess
voir. Level is low if not visible or just
oil. Coat with GAA before rewinding
visible in lower sight indicator. To add
cable on drum.
oil, remove filler cap and add OE/HDO
8. OIL CAN POINTS. On-conditior
until level is visible in top sight indica-
or weekly, lubricate sparingly with OE/
tor. Before reinstalling filler cap,
HDO: door hinges and latches (View
remove any debris from filler cap
I); driver and passenger seat adjuster:
strainer. Notify Unit Maintenance to
and sliding tracks (View J); and spare
change oil if oil appears milky or con-
wheel and tire carrier ratchet gear
tains metallic particles.
shaft (View K).
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