MIL-T-62021 Trucks, Pipe And Sewer Cleaner: High Pressure Water Jet Type, 5680 Liter 1,500 Gallon, 12 700 Kilograms 28,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, Modified CommercialThis specification covers diesel and gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear-wheel drive, 5680 liter L 1,500 gallon, high pressure water jet, pipe and sewer cleaner modified commercial trucks having a gross vehicle weight GVW of 12700 kilograms kg 28,000 pounds, for normal operating 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-62021E(AT)

3.4.15  Bumpers.  Unless the bumper is an integral part of the vehicle cab, a channel type front bumper shall be provided.

3.4.15.1  Rear end protection.  The rear of the vehicle shall be protected in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.86.  A rear bumper shall be provided.

*          3.4.16  Tool storage.  Stowage space of sufficient size to accommodate a vehicle jack, hand tools, antiskid chains (for outside tires on duals only), and emergency reflective triangles shall be furnished.  The stowage space shall provide for positive retainment of this 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 weatherproof and shall provide for locking with a padlock.

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

*          3.4.17  Heater and defroster.  The vehicle shall be provided with a hot water heater with fresh air intakes.  Discharge outlets shall be provided to direct heated air to the 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 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 the 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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