TM 55-1905-222-14
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REPLACE RAMP WINCH (Continued).
c.
With the ramp control lever in RAMP
UP position, have one personnel keep
the winch cable taut while the other
ensures that the cable reels perfectly into
the winch drum.
WARNING
Keep clear of the ramp when all the slack is taken from the cable.
Failure to comply could result in injury to personnel.
d.
Continue
to raise the ramp, if
necessary, and secure it with load
binders.
ALIGNMENT
CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE WINCH.
a.
Measure clearance 'Y' with feeler gauges at
points 'V' and 'W' as indicated
Measure
clearance 'Z' at points 'V'
and 'W'.
For
good alignment clearance 'Y' should be equal
when measured at Points 'V' and 'W' within
005". Clearance 'Z' should also be equal when
measured at 'V' and 'W' within 005".
Clearance 'Y' does not require to be equal to
clearance 'Z'.
b.
If the clearances measured at 'V' and 'W' are
not within 005", install shims under corner of the
winch base until clearances 'V' and 'W' are
within 005" when the winch is bolted solidly
to its mounting.
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