MIL-T-62491 Trucks, Wrecker: 4540 To 40 820 Kilograms 5-Ton To 45-Ton Lifting Capacity, Modified CommercialThis specification covers all commercial, non-tactical wreckers procured for military use. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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provisions to facilitate cleaning the windshield. Provisions shall consist of a bumper step or bumper step cutouts and a grab handle located under the windshield.

* 3.4.12.1 Cab interior. The cab shall have an upholstered, full width adjustable seat and back or an individual, adjustable driver's seat and an individual passenger seat. The color of the upholstery and the interior finish shall be compatible with the exterior color (see 3.1.1.1). White upholstery shall not be furnished. Interior lighting shall be provided. Two pairs of seat belts shall be installed. Outboard seats shall have a combination pelvic and upper torso restraint seat belts.

3.4.13 Steering. Power steering shall be furnished.

* 3.4.14 Windshield wipers and washers. The vehicle shall be equipped with dual windshield wipers and windshield washers. Windshield wipers shall be of the multispeed type and operated by either air or electric motor(s). When specified (see 6.2), and if electric motor wipers are furnished, intermittent wipers shall be furnished.

3.4.15 Front bumper. The front bumper shall be as specified in 3.5.3 or 3.6.3, or when a front winch is specified, 3.4.26.2.

3.4.16 Rear end protection. Rear end protection shall be as specified in 3.5.4 or 3.6.4.

* 3.4.17 Too1 stowage. Stowage space of sufficient size to accommodate a vehicle jack, hand tools, anti-skid chains (for outside tires on duals only) and emergency reflective triangles shall be furnished for retaining equipment during vehicle operation. The stowage space shall provide for positive retainment of this 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.

3.4.17.1 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 jack, a jack handle and a wheelnut wrench. The jack shall be of such closed height as to permit its location under the 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 a wheel and tire assembly.

3.4.18 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.