TM-9-2320-280-10 HMMWV Operator Manual Download
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TM 9-2320-280-10 Change 1 2-134.1 NOTE • The electric winch is equipped with an electronic current limiter switch to prevent winch overload. If winch stops repeatedly during operation and restarts in approximately five seconds, the electronic current limiter is being activated, indicating an overload condition. • The electric winch is equipped with a thermal cutoff switch to prevent winch from overheating. If winch stops during operation, and does not restart within five seconds, wait approximately two minutes to let winch cool off and allow thermal switch to reset. If after five minutes winch is still inoperative, notify unit maintenance. CAUTION Do not fully apply hand throttle during engine “NO LOAD” condition. Damage to engine may result. (3) Pull out hand throttle until desired engine speed is obtained. (4) Operate remote control switch (3) to “IN” or “OUT” until load has been retrieved. e. Securing Winch After Operation. CAUTION Winch cable must be wound onto the drum under a load of at least 500 lbs (227 kg) or outer wraps will draw into the inner wraps and damage winch cable. (1) Wind winch cable (5) until hook (2) is 4 ft (1.2 m) from cable guide (6). (2) Turn clutch lever (1) counterclockwise to “FREE SPOOL” and rotate drum by hand to retrieve the remaining cable. (3) Place remote control switch (3) in stowage box (4). (4) Turn clutch lever (1) clockwise to “ENGAGED.” (5) Release hand throttle.