TM9-2320-361-10 1-32. FRONT WINCH SYSTEM OPERATION All M44A2 series vehicles can be equipped with a front winch. Operation of the front winch is identical for all applicable models. The system consists of the following major components: CLUTCH LEVER — Engages or disengages winch drum gear to drive gear of winch motor. CLUTCH PEDAL — Permits quick engagement or disengagement of trans- mission power takeoff (PTO). Used with transmission power takeoff control lever to control winch operation. TRANSMISSION POWER TAKEOFF CONTROL LEVER — Controls speed and direction of winch operation through transmission power takeoff (PTO). Also engages or disengages transmission power takeoff (PTO). HAND THROTTLE — Sets engine speed at desired rpm for operation of the winch assembly. TRANSMISSION POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) — Uses driving power from transmission to drive propeller shaft. PROPELLER SHAFT — Powers winch assembly using driving power sent from transmission power takeoff (PTO). WINCH ASSEMBLY — Rotates winch drum according to direction and speed of propeller shaft rotation. 1-25