TM 9-2320-361-20
1-22. SPECIAL PURPOSE BODIES SYSTEMS OPERATION (Contd)
f. Rear Winch and Pipeline Systems Operation (M756A2).
A rear winch is installed on the M756A2 pipeline construction vehicle. Rear winch is used with
A-frame to position, assemble, and install pipe. A-frame can be used at rear or either side of vehicle. Major
components of the rear winch and pipeline systems are:
REAR WINCH
- Reels in or pays out winch cable for pipe installation operations.
TRANSFER CASE POWER TAKEOFF
- Receives power from vehicle engine through the transfer
case to provide power directly to rear winch.
WINCH DRIVE CHAIN
- Transfers power from PTO to winch.
A-FRAME
- Provides different routing positions for winch cable.
WINCH CABLE
- Used to hoist, move, and install pipe.
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