LAUNCH FRAME - LOWER WINCH

TM 5-5420-279-23

LAUNCH FRAME - LOWER WINCH

This task covers:

a. Remove

b. Install

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools Required

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's, Automotive (GMTK)

Materials Required

Nyloc nuts (Qty 8)

Personnel Required

Two

Equipment Conditions

A-Frame deployed

Remove the lower winch guard. Refer to operator's TM 5-5420-279-10

Chapter 10

Remove lower winch rope tensioner in accordance with unit maintenance

procedure 5-045

Remove the lower winch rope in accordance with direct support maintenance

procedure 6-015

WARNING

INJURY FROM EXTREME HYDRAULIC OIL PRESSURE. THE SYSTEM MUST BE

DE-PRESSURIZED BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY WORK ON THE LOWER WINCH.

SLIP AND FALL INJURY. PERSONNEL MAY SLIP ON SPILLED HYDRAULIC FLUID.

SUITABLE CONTAINERS AND FLUID ABSORBENT MATERIALS ARE TO BE USED

TO CONTAIN SPILLAGE.

Remove

(1)

De-pressurize the hydraulic system. Refer to unit maintenance procedure 5-118.

(2)

Note the position of and disconnect the hydraulic pipes (5) connected to the lower winch

motor (6).

(3)

Attach a crane with slings to the lower winch (1).

(4)

Remove the eight lower winch, nyloc nuts (2) and washers (3).

(5)

Using available equipment support the lower winch (1).

(6)

Examine all threaded components for wear and damage.

(7)

Change components as required.

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