MIL-T-62246 Truck, Dump, Street Maintenance, Diesel And Gasoline Engine Driven, 21,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, CommericalThis specification covers diesel and gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear-wheel drive dump trucks equipped with a material sprayer, an auxiliary engine driven air compressor, and a vibrating roller for use in street maintenance. Vehicles shall have a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 21,000 pounds for normal operating conditions. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which shall be warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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MIL-T-62246B(AT)

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

* 3.4.16 Tool stowage. Stowage space of sufficient size to accommodate vehicle jack, hand tools, anti-skid chains, warning flares and emergency reflective triangles shall be furnished for retaining equipment during vehicle operation. Stowage space for these tools may be furnished in the cab. When stowage space for these tools is located outside the cab, it shall be weatherproof 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 hydraulic jack, a jack handle and a wheelnut wrench. The jack shall be of such closed height as to permit its location under 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 the wheel and tire assembly.

3.4.17 Heater and defroster. A hot water heater shall be provided. The heater shall have fresh air intakes. Discharge outlets shall be provided to direct heated air to the floor and to 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. Instruments shall be panel mounted.

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:

(a) Key-operated ignition switch

(b) Ammeter, charging indicator, or voltmeter

(d) Oil pressure gage or indicator

(e) Engine temperature gage or indicator

(f) Speedometer with recording odometer

(g) Ash receptacle