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TM 55-1905-223-10
NOTE
If clutch does not release, jog the drive gently by turning HAUL BACK-PAY OUT
(4, FIGURE 2-177) switch to PAY OUT, then quickly turning it back to neutral.
This allows the clutch to release.
NOTE
When the bow anchor windlass is in standby condition, the anchor is secured only
by the brake and can be released quickly by turning the hand brake wheel (2,
FIGURE 2-176) counterclockwise to lower the anchor.
(c) Turn HAND BRAKE WHEEL (2) counterclockwise slowly to pay out anchor at a slowes . Turn
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HAND BRAKE WHEEL (2) clockwise to stop anchor descent at desired length.
(d) Set CHAIN STOPPER (4).
(4) Hauling in ancho.r
(a) Startup procedures.
1
On Main Switchboard (FIGURE 2-174), set FWD DECK MACHRY MCC circuit breaker (1) to ON
position.
2
At Forward Deck Machinery Motor Control Center (in tunnel (FIGURE 2-175), set BOW WINDLASS
NO. 1. circuit breaker (1) and BOW WINDLASS circuit breaker No 2 circuit breaker (4) to ON
position.
3
At Bow Windlass, on Bow Windlass Control Panel (FIG E 2-177), press START pushbutton (1).
4
Check MOTOR RUNNING indicator (2) is lit.
WARNING
Before operating windlass, ensure personnel and foreign objects are clear of
gypsy, chain, and related components. Moving windlass parts can cause serious
personal injury or death.
High pressure hydraulic systems can cause serious personal injury in the event of
equipment failure.
DO NOT operate hydraulic motor with brake engaged.
CAUTION
CHAIN STOPPER (4, FIGURE 2-176) should be set during the haul in procedure.
As each link in the chain passes, the chain stopper will slip into the next link as the
links moves toward the wildcat.  This protects the windlass in the event of a
hydraulic failure, or the chain jumps the teeth of the wildcat and pays out all the
chain with no control.
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