SELF-RECOVERY WINCH.

TM 9-2320-279-20-1

Vehicle Operation Systems (Cont)

(fig. 1-17) The self-recovery winch, where used, is mounted on the

1-21. SELF-RECOVERY WINCH.

right side chassis frame rail between the second and third axles. The winch is powered by a reversible

hydraulic motor which drives the winch drum through a planetary gearbox. It is equipped with an

automatic brake that is applied whenever the cab control lever is in the center position. All vehicles

e q u i p p e d with a self-recovery winch have an operator controlled, two-position valve to activate the

r e v e r s i b l e winch motor.

Figure 1-17. Self-Recovery Winch