TM-5-5420-279-10
TIRFOR WINCH -
REPLACING THE SHEAR PINS
10.30.1.1
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
Tools Required
None.
Materials Required
None.
Equipment Conditions
None.
10.30.3.1
Figure 10. 39
shows the position of
the shear pin for the T-532D winch. Spare shear
pins are in the rope release lever, behind the plastic cap.
10.30.3.2
Remove the sheared pins with a suitable punch.
NOTE
The manufacturer declines any responsibility for the consequences of dismantling or
altering the winch by any unauthorized person. Specially excluded is the replacement of
original parts by parts of another manufacturer.
10.30.4.1
For the T-532D winch, align the holes of the upper and lower sections of the forward
operating lever.
10.30.4.2
Position the spare shear pin and drive it in carefully with a hammer.
WARNING
SEVERE INJURY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT SHEAR PINS ARE ONLY REPLACED WITH
GENUINE TIRFOR SHEAR PINS FOR THE CORRECT MODEL OF WINCH. FAILURE TO
HEED THIS INSTRUCTION COULD LEAD TO UNEXPECTED FAILURE OF THE SHEAR PIN,
WHICH COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY TO PERSONNEL.
10.30.4.3
Before putting the winch back into operation, ensure that the cause of the overload
is removed.