Brush 341 Winch Operations

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Brush 341 Winch Operations
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B341 PTO Winch

• The winch on B341is very different from the
  electric winches on B342. This winch is driven
  by a PTO off the transfer case behind the
  transmission. The PTO shaft drives the winch
  mounted on the front bumper.

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PTO Winch Facts

• The B341 winch is rated at 12,000 lbs. (6 tons)
  and has 100 ft of cable.
• Remember to leave at least ½ of the drum wrapped
  on the bottom layer to ensure the cable stays
  attached to the drum.
• Also remember that the driver must stay in the
  cab to operate the winch. The OIC or aid must
  watch the winching operation and signal the
  driver as required.

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PTO Winch Controls

• Place transmission in neutral
• Place transfer case in neutral (see next slide)
• Make sure 4-wheel drive indicator light (located
  just below the dash see photo below) is not lit.
  If light is on, the front axle is engaged and the
  transfer is NOT in neutral

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Engaging the PTO

• Check to make sure the transfer case is in
  neutral by putting the transmission in 2nd gear
  and then slowly letting out the clutch.
• If the truck tries to move forward and the engine
  begins to stall, then the transfer is still in
  gear and is not in neutral.
• Repeat the steps to put the transfer in neutral.
  The transfer must be in neutral to operate the
  winch.
• Once the transfer is in neutral, engage the PTO
  by flipping down the guard and pushing down hard
  on the PTO handle (red knob). Make sure the knob
  goes all the way down to ensure the PTO is fully
  in gear.

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Cable/Winch Ops

• The winch engagement level is located on the left
  side (facing the winch). In the IN position
  (lever inclined to the left), the winch is in
  gear (engaged).
• In the OUT position (lever inclined to the
  right), the winch is out of gear and can be free
  wheeled to pull out the winch cable.
• The winch will likely have to be turned slightly
  to use the engagement lever to take the winch out
  of gear or to put it back in gear.

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Winch Cable Attachment

• DO NOT attach the winch cable by wrapping the
  cable around an object.
• Always use a chain to attach the winch cable.
  The winch cable hook should be hooked to the
  attachment chain.

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Operating the Winch

• To operate the winch, the driver puts the
  transmission in a forward gear. 1st or 2nd gear
  is normally used.
• 3rd gear or higher brings to winch cable in too
  fast for normal operation.
• Putting the transmission in reverse gear will
  power the winch cable out slowly.

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Winch Equipment

• The winch attachment equipment is located in the
  lower stowage box located behind the water tank
  next to the fire pump
• The equipment includes
• 20 ft. chain (w/hooks)
• 8 ft. chain (w/hooks)
• 6 ft. attachment chains (2)
• Tow strap
• Snatch blocks (2)
• Assorted clevises and hooks