WINCHING OPERATIONS

TM 9-2510-247-13&P

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WINCHING OPERATIONS

WARNING

WINCHES

All personnel must stand clear during winching operations. A snapped

cable or shifting load could cause injury or death to personnel.

Winch is not designed for recovery of vehicles in mired conditions.

Failure to comply may result in death or injury to personnel.

WIRE ROPES

Wire rope can become frayed or contain broken wires. Wear heavy

leather palmed work gloves when handling wire rope. Frayed or

broken wires can injure hands.

Never let moving wire rope slide through hands, even when wearing

gloves. A broken wire could cut through glove and cut hand.

NOTE

Use a large rag or piece of cloth as a damper on the cable.

Ensure wheels are chocked in front of towed vehicle to prevent towed vehicle

from rolling forward.

1. Position boom extensions under towed vehicle. Using remote control or valve lever controls,

BOOM EXTEND until contact is made with towed vehicle, if possible. If contact cannot be made,

line up towing device as close as possible.

2. Attach chain around front axle of towed vehicle.

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