TM 9-2320-279-20-2
Winches, Cranes, and Power Takeoff (PTO) Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
a. Removal.
WARNING
Always wear heavy gloves
when handling winch cable.
Never let cable run through
(1)
(2)
hands. Frayed cable may cut
hands severely.
Remove two nuts (1) and
U-bolt (2) from drum
hub (3).
Remove cable (4) from
drum hub (3).
CAUTION
Cable must be installed
around drum in the exact
position shown to avoid
possible damage to
equipment.
b. lnstallation. Install cable (4) on drum hub (3) with U-bolt (2) and two nuts (1).
c. Follow-on Maintenance. Wind up heavy-duty winch cable (TM 9-2320-279-10).
END OF TASK
17-11.1. HEAVY-DUTY WINCH CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (M984E1).
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. New Cable Break-in
b. Installation
d. Follow-on Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Models
References
M984E1
TM 5-725
Test Equipment
Equipment Condition
None
TM or Para
Condition Description
Special Tools
TM 9-2320-279-10 Raise heavy-duty winch
None
protective screen.
Supplies
TM 9-2320-279-10 Wind out heavy-duty winch
None
cable.
Special Environmental Conditions
Personnel Required
None
MOS 63S, Heavy wheel vehicle mechanic (2)
General Safety Instructions
None
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