MIL-T-2452 Trucks, Refuse Collection: Compaction Type, Rear Hopper Loading, With Tilt Cab, Diesel And Gasoline Engine Driven, 19,000 To 44,500 Pounds Gvw, 4X2 And 6X4, 10 To 25 Yard, CommercialThis specification covers diesel gasoline engine driven, 4-wheel, 2-rear wheel drive and 6-wheel, 4-rear wheel drive, commercial, compaction type, refuse collection trucks having a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW 19,000 to 44,500 pounds. The bodies shall be of 10- through 25-cubic yard minimum rated capacities with rear hopper loading. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which shall be warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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3.5.6.1.2 Hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic fluid conforming to the manufacturer's standard or recommended requirements shall be provided in the hydraulic system. A permanent decal located near hydraulic system fill port, stating the type of hydraulic fluid required, shall be furnished.

* 3.5.6.2 Controls. Controls at the rear of the truck shall operate the mechanism to deliver refuse from the hopper and to compact the refuse. The controls shall be of the interrupted cycle or deadman type. The packing mechanism shall sufficiently cover the refuse during the compaction cycle to prevent debris from flying from the hopper opening. Controls for operating the rear dumping of the load shall be located behind the cab on the left hand side or front left hand corner of the body. The speed of the engine shall be controlled electrically by the operator for class A vehicles and shall be controlled automatically on all other vehicle classes for proper operation of the body hydraulic system. A neutral interlock shall be installed to prevent advancing the throttle from the tailgate or body controls unless the vehicle automatic transmission is in neutral.

3.5.7 Body accessories. A riding step and railing or grab handles shall be provided for loading personnel riding between loading points. The step or handles shall be located either on each side of the rear body or across the rear body. Steps shall be of open or raised pattern nonskid steel. Two waterproof signal switches (one on each side) shall be furnished and located at the rear of the body and connected to a buzzer in the cab.

3.5.8 Lubrication. All moving parts of the vehicle normally requiring lubrication shall be provided with a means for lubricating. Pressure grease fittings shall be of the hydraulic type with a surface check ball.

3.6 Servicing and adjusting. Prior to acceptance of the vehicle by the Government inspector, the contractor shall service and adjust each vehicle for operational use, including at least the following: alinement of lights; adjustment of the engine and brake systems; filling and charging of the battery; alinement of front wheels; inflation of all tires; complete lubrication of the chassis, engine, and running gear with grades of lubricants recommended for the ambient air temperature at the delivery point; servicing of the cooling system with a solution of ethylene glycol type antifreeze and water in equal parts by volume; and servicing of the windshield washer reservoir with water and appropriate additives.