Loading (M916 and M920 Only).

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2-18. Loading (M916 and M920 Only).

PREPARATION FOR LOADING

a. Aline your tractor and semitrailer as close as possible to the front of the payload

equipment.

b. Place the transmission ratio selector in neutral (N).

c. Apply the parking brakes.

d. Prepare the semitrailer for loading.

NOTE

Loading procedures will vary depending on the size and

type of equipment to be transported.

WARNING

Hearing protection is required during winding operations.

The M916 and M920 are each equipped with a full hydraulic winch mounted on the

frame behind the cab as shown below. The winch has a fail-safe spring-loaded brake

which will automatically set any time the winch control valve is in neutral or in case

of power failure (hydraulic pressure drops to less than 200 psi). The winch operates

at 2100 psi hydraulic pressure from a dual pump which is driven by a power takeoff

on the transmission. The rated capacity of the winch is 45,000 Ibs (20,250 kg).