TM 5-3810-307-10
6-7.
REMOVING THE HEADACHE BALL.
a.
Lower headache ball until it rests on the ground. Allow enough slack in the hoist cable to
permit headache ball removal.
b.
Remove the anti-two block weight by removing the cotter pins that secure the two halves.
c.
Remove cotter pin (4, Figure 6-7), pin (3), and wedge and socket (2) from headache ball (1).
d.
Remove the wedge and socket (2) from the hoist cable.
WARNING
Use caution when lifting the headache ball. It weighs
approximately 150 pounds (68.1 kg). Failure to follow this
warning could result in personal injury.
e.
Stow headache ball in the ATEC toolbox.
6-30 Change 1
