CABLE PAYOUT, VEHICLE CONNECTION, AND RECOVERY - Continued
27. Push and release PUSH TO LOCK ENGINE @ HIGH IDLE switch (19) forward to
increase engine speed.
WARNING
Personnel must use caution when winding main winch cable onto the
drum. Tension must be kept on cable when winding on drum. Failure to
comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel and/or damage
to equipment.
CAUTION
•
Check cable routing before paying in cable. Failure to have cable
routed correctly may damage equipment.
•
If excess cable is laying on the platform or ground, assistant must
provide tension while the operator takes up the slack. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
When both winch cables are being used, pay in cables in equal amounts.
28. Push down WINCH control (20) to CABLE IN position. Slowly tighten winch cable (5)
to recover disabled vehicle.
WARNING
Keep all personnel clear of area when tension is on winch cable. Winch
cable could come loose or break and whip. Failure to comply may result
in serious injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
Never move main winch controls to CABLE OUT position with CABLE
HOLD DOWN lever in ON position. Failure to comply may result in cable
tangling up on drum and damage to equipment.
29. When disabled vehicle is fully recovered, move CABLE HOLD DOWN lever (17) to
OFF position.
30. Pull up WINCH control (20) to CABLE OUT position to pay out cable (5) until there is
enough slack to disconnect cable from disabled vehicle.
END OF TASK
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