TM-9-2320-361-20 Page 967

TM-9-2320-361-20 Unit Maintenance Manual for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-20 13-2. FRONT WINCH DRAG BRAKE TEST AND ADJUSTMENT This task covers: a. Testing b. Adjustment INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS EQUIPMENT CONDITION All Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). REFERENCES (TM) GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TM 9-2320-361-10 Wear leather gloves when handling winch cable. TM 9-2320-361-20P WARNING Wear leather gloves when handling cable. Do not let cable run through hands. Broken or rusty wires can cause injury to personnel. 1. Pull out drum lock lever (1) and turn 90° clockwise to unlocked position. 2. Pull winch cable (3) out three to four feet. Winch drum (2) should stop turning when cable (3) is released. If drum (2) does not stop turning, adjust drag brake. NOTE When performing step 1, adjusting screw is to be turned in l/2 turn increments until proper drag adjustment is accomplished. 1. Turn adjusting screw (4) clockwise to increase drag. 2. Repeat drag test to make sure drag is adjusted correctly. 13-2