Stern Anchor Winch, Stern Ramp Winch And Stern Ramp Operation.

TM 55-1915-200-10

2-5.17.2.4. Post-Operation Check of

* Keep clear of moving winch and

Controls.

wire rope.

a. Conduct a thorough visual inspection of both

Never wear loose clothing or

port and starboard bow ramp winch assemblies

jewelry while operating winch.

including clutches, brakes, wire rope drums, visible wire

rope, and hydraulic unit in machinery room. Check all

* Never attempt to guide wire rope

hydraulic lines, fittings and gauges for leaks. Report

onto spools.

deficiencies to unit maintenance.

* Never leave controls while winch is

b. Disconnect port and starboard clutches (12,

operating.

FIGURE 2-159, Sheet 2 of 4) from bow anchor windlass

assemblies.

* Never perform maintenance while

winch is running.

c. Engage port and starboard clutches (20,

Sheet 2 of 4).

2-5.18.1.1. Pre-Operation Check.

d. Engage port and starboard bow ramp winch

a. Move winch control valve (13, FIGURE 2-

drum brakes (14, Sheet 2 of 4).

161, Sheet 2 of 4) to NEUTRAL.

e. Check hydraulic fluid level in sight glass (39,

b. Set brakes (11, Sheet 2 of 4) to 1500 psi.

Sheet 4 of 4), hydraulic pressure on gauge (37, Sheet 4

Refer to gauge (12, Sheet 2 of 4).

of 4), and filter condition on indicator (38, Sheet 4 of 4),

noting and reporting any abnormalities to supervisor and

c. Engage main spool dog (14, Sheet 2 of 4).

maintenance.

d. Disengage main spool clutch (Sheet 3 of 4).

f. Depress STOP button (36, Sheet 4 of 4) to

turn off bow ram winch.

e. Engage auxiliary spool dog (17, Sheet 3 of

4).

g. Open circuit breaker No. 2, in power panel

P1 (FIGURE 2-101, Sheet 15 of 21), on port bulkhead of

f. Disengage auxiliary spool clutch (16, Sheet 3

hydraulic machinery room.

of 4).

2-5.18. Stern Anchor Winch, Stern Ramp Winch And

WARNING

Stern Ramp Operation.

Before starting hydraulic pump, clear

2-5.18.1. Stern Anchor Winch Operation.

personnel and foreign objects from

spools, wire rope, clutches, and

WARNING

related components. Moving winch

parts can cause serious injury or

* Do not operate winch with guards

death.

removed.

g. Start hydraulic pump as follows:

* Stay alert.

(1) Turn on circuit breaker No. 2 (FIGURE 2-

* Never operate winch alone.

101, Sheet 16 of 21) in power panel P3 in Emergency

Generator

Room,

main

deck

aft.

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