TM 9-2320-269-10
OPERATING THE BODY WINCH
You must know and be familiar with the rear body winch, its operation, the use and operation of major winch components
and auxiliary accessory equipment, in order to operate it safely. This information and operating instructions are provided in
this paragraph.
Rear Body Winch
Model
Braden AMU-6-15
Power
Hydraulic
Rating
15000 lbs (675.kg)
Cable
1/(2) inch diameter, wire
The rear body winch is mounted in the front end of the construction maintenance body, behind the vehicle cab and is
operated and controlled from the rear of the truck body.
Accessory Equipment
The rear body winch is provided with an auxiliary power shaft extension on which a horizontal capstan or collapsible cable
reel can be mounted during utility, telephone or construction work. The capstan and wire reel are stowed on the front of
the M876 truck. The operation and use of the auxiliary power shaft extension and accessory equipment is explained
further along in this manual.
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