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TM5-2410-237-10
2-16. WINCH OPERATION.
When handling the winch cable, wear a pair of heavy gloves. Damaged or
fraying wires can seriously injure the fingers and hands.
Exercise care with suspended loads. If engine speed is too low the
weight of the load may cause it to drop, even when the winch is in REEL
IN position.
Make certain personnel are clear of cable when there is a load on the
cable. Cable can break and cause personal injury.
NOTE
The engine must be running to operate hydraulic implements of the T-9
tractor. Winch line speed is controlled by engine speed.
Do not use the winch to pull when
there is fewer than three wraps of the
cable on the winch drum. A bare drum
pull can cause the cable to break
away from the winch drum and cause
severe injury to personnel.
a. To lock cable so it will not move, put
winch control lever in the BRAKE ON
(Neutral) position.
Do not leave in BRAKE OFF mode for extended periods. When moving
away from a load, operate tractor in low gear to prevent overspeeding of
winch components.
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