The manuals are written in such a manner to minimize damage to equipment and
to maximize protection for personnel. Vintage Video also has available the
training film particular to winch operation.
I don't know about small vehicles, but part of the OVM on winch equiped m
series 6 bys is a snatch block and chain for use in recovery operations.
Having been in situation in M35A2 where winch shear pin failed under load
(repeatedly)(& using snatch block), I can tell you that even in cab you can
tell there is a LOT of strain on rope, chain, truck from the moaning a
creaking going on. If common sense and the operators manual didn't tell me
in advance not to be near this, the sound would have convinced me.
ABSOLUTELY best bet is to not get in these situations to start with....how
important is it that I go HERE now? Is there better way? Get out and look
over route before crashing through with truck, and if you must, then think....
Is there suitable anchor for winch rope? Do I have all needed items, chain,
snatch block, spare shear pin, punch and hammer (to change pin). Before
hooking up, do I have a buddy near by with vehicle large enough to simply
pull me out? if this doesn't work how far do I get to walk?
David Doyle
Owner of, among other things, M35A2 that took me, winch, snatch block, 3
shear pins, shovels, 12 or so real swell guys and 2 M37s 2-3 hours to move
its on length.
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