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e. Remove chocks from resilient mounted components.
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Deprocessing Equipment. To move
winch assembly, lifting points are indicated in
FIGURE 2-1.
Detailed
replacement procedures are given in general support instructions, Chapter 4, Section V.
WARNING
Lift winch by lifting points only, using a sling with four legs to prevent tilting or leaning. Keep the sling legs
clear of all winch components when lifting or lowering to prevent damage to equipment or injury to
personnel.
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Preliminary Servicing and Adjustment. Perform the following procedures to prepare the stern anchor winch
subsystem for operation.
Overview. PMCS is required on new equipment, besides all of the preliminary servicing included here. Be
sure to review all of the checks and procedures in PMCS. Perform all PMCS tasks required. Be sure to
include checks on fluid levels, temperatures and pressures, and the pressure setting of the relief valve.
Check the strainer and filter, too.
WARNING
Ensure that all personnel are clear of winch wire rope, cathead and levelwind carriage before operating
the stern anchor winch subsystem to payout or haulback the stern anchor. Notify operations personnel
before starting the stern anchor winch subsystem.
Electrical components contain high voltages that can cause severe injury or death. Before servicing,
adjusting, or replacing electrical or mechanical components, disconnect circuit breaker at main
switchboard to stern control box.
Hydraulic fluid contains chemical compounds that cause irritation or injury to the skin and eyes. Wear
protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection when working in the vicinity of hydraulic equipment.
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