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3-120. WINCH BRAKE AND MOTOR - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Continued).
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
INSPECTION (Cont)
b. Check for
frayed,
loose or
worn connec-
tions.
c. Replace ter-
minal box
cover.
TEST
Lower and raise bow ramp, making sure
Refer to para-
the winch brake stops the bow ramp.
graph 2-53 -
If winch brake fails to engage, stop
Operation
the bow winch manually and proceed as
Procedures.
follows:
REPAIR
Disconnect power to the winch whenever working on
the ramp gate, wire rope, or in the vicinity of the
winch in the winch room.
Ensure bow ramp is dogged shut and brake is set.
Improper installation of a brake and/or a lack of
maintenance, may cause brake failure which could
result in injury or death.
3.
Brake
a. Remove screws (1) and
cover (5)
gasket cover (2).
b. Remove release caps (3)
and gasket covers (4)
from brake cover (5).
c.
Remove seal (6).
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