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 TM 55-1905-223-24-15
Section V. UNIT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
2-12. General. This section provides unit maintenance procedures for the bow anchor windlass. The tasks are for
removal and replacement of components.
2-13. Equipment Condition .
a. During replace/repair of hydraulic system, all openings should be capped/ plugged to prevent foreign matter or
contamination from entering the system.
b. To perform the following unit maintenance procedures, the chain, windlass, and hydraulic power pack must be
placed in the following condition:
(1) Chain stoppers (Devil's claw) (1, FIGURE 2-3) in place, securing chain.
(2) Secure the windlass hand brake fully by rotating the brake wheel (2, FIGURE 1-1) fully clockwise.
WARNING
Clearly display a tag marked "Out of Service" on the ship's electrical service circuit breaker panel
to prevent accidental re-energizing of the circuits that could result in injury or death.
(3) Remove power from the hydraulic power pack by opening and tagging the vessel's electrical service circuit
breakers "Out of Service."
(4) Drain the hydraulic fluid from the reservoir of the hydraulic power pack, using a clean 30-gallon container
to hold the reservoir contents with no spillover. Fluid may be drained by removing the drain plug, (7,
FIGURE 1-2), located beneath the sight/temperature gauge. Be sure to insert and secure the drain plug
before refilling reservoir with hydraulic fluid.
c. Refill hydraulic reservoir and restore electrical power to the power pack upon completion of all unit maintenance
procedures.
d. Remove "Out of Service" tag.
e. Remove chain stoppers (1, FIGURE 2-3) and release hand brake if windlass is required for immediate service.
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