MIL-T-46765 Trucks, Tank: Sewage And Waste, Dump Type, 4550 And 7570 Liter 1200 And 2000 Gallon, Modified CommercialThis specification covers diesel and gasoline engine driven trucks equipped with a hydraulic lift dump tank, an auxiliary engine driven centrifugal pump, and associated hoses and equipment for loading and unloading the dump tank with sewage and waste materials. The vehicle is capable of cleaning sewers, septic tanks, catch basins, manholes, and sludge pits. The trucks have minimum gross vehicle weights GVW of 11 350 kilograms kg 25,000 pounds in a four wheel, two wheel drive 4x2, 4550 liter L 1200 gallon size; and 15 650 kg 34,500 pounds in a six wheel, four wheel drive 6x4, 7570 L 2000 gallon size; for normal rating conditions. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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MIL-T-46765(AT)

3.4.15  Bumpers.  Unless the bumper is an integral part of the vehicle cab, a channel type front bumper shall be provided.  Rear end protection in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.86 shall be furnished.

3.4.16  Tool stowage.  Stowage space of sufficient size to accommodate vehicle jack, hand tools, antiskid chains (for outside tires on duals only), and emergency reflective triangles shall be furnished for retaining equipment during vehicle operation.  Stowage space for these tools may

be furnished inside the cab.  When stowage space for these tools is located outside of the cab, it

shall be waterproof and shall provide for locking with a padlock.

*    3.4.16.1  Tools.  When specified (see 6.2), each vehicle shall be furnished with tools required for exchanging a mounted tire assembly with the spare assembly, and shall include at least a

jack, jack handle and wheelnut wrench.  The jack shall be of such closed height as to permit its location under an axle, or other satisfactory lift point, at any wheel with the tire flat.  The jack,

without blocking, shall be capable of raising any wheel of the loaded vehicle to a height adequate to permit removal and replacement of wheel and tire assembly.

3.4.17   Heater and defroster.  The vehicle shall be provided with a hot water heater with fresh air intakes and discharge outlets to floor and to windshield defroster louvers.  The heater shall be complete with blower and mounted controls convenient to the driver.

3.4.18  Controls and operating mechanisms.  All controls and operating mechanisms shall be located for left-hand drive.  Controls shall be complete and conveniently operable by the driver. Lever controls shall be designed and located to permit easy entrance and exit of the operator to and from the driver's compartment.  Instruments and controls shall be identified as to their function and installed in a manner to facilitate removal and servicing.  All instruments shall be visible to the driver when seated in driving position.

*    3.4.19  Accessories and equipment.  Chassis equipment shall be complete with all accessories furnished as standard equipment by the manufacturer.  The following minimum equipment shall be furnished:

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