MIL-T-62497 Truck, Refuse Collection: Compaction Type, One-Person Operation, Automated Side-Loading, 20 Yard, Dual Right And Left Hand Drive, Diesel Engine Driven, 32,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, With Tilt Cab, CommercialThis specification covers a diesel engine driven, four-wheel, two wheel-drive, tilt cab, commercial, one-person operation refuse collection truck. The truck shall have dual right and left hand drive and a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 32,000 pounds. The minimum compaction volume of the body, excluding the hopper, shall be 20 cubic yards, and shall be side-loading and rear dumping. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which shall be warranted by the manufacturer as specified in procurement documents.

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(d) A fuel warmer or pre-heater shall be provided to prevent clogging of fuel filters due

to wax crystallization in the fuel. The fuel warmer shall use engine coolant to transfer sufficient heat to the diesel fuel to heat it from an inlet temperature of minus 40°F to an outlet temperature of plus 9°F, with a flow rate not less than the maximum fuel demand of the engine fuel system. A coolant shutoff valve shall be provided for the coolant inlet side of the fuel warmer unit.

3.4.2 Electrical system. The electrical system shall be in accordance with Federal Motor

Carrier Safety Regulations 393.27 through 393.31 and 393.33.

3.4.2.1 Starting system. A 12- or 24-volt direct current (dc) starting system with a 12-volt dc lighting system, and with not less than a 60-ampere alternator, shall be furnished. The engine starting equipment shall include an ether starting system or a glow plug. If an ether system is furnished in lieu of a glow plug, it shall be of the measured shot type. The measured shot type ether system shall be key operated or manually operated from the driver's compartment, shall have a reservoir of not less than 12 fluid ounces, and shall be inoperative with the engine warm.

3.4.2.2 Lighting. The lighting system shall be a nominal 12 volts. All vehicle lights and reflectors shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 393.12, 393.19, 393.20, and

393.22 through 393.26(d). Identification, sidemarker, and clearance lights shall be of the armored or recessed type with the exception of those lights installed on the roof of the truck cab.

Shock and vibration reduction means shall be provided to prolong the filament life of all lights. Two stop lights, two tail lights, and two turn signal lights shall be furnished. These lights shall

be installed on the rear at a height of not more than 60 inches from the ground. The lights shall be protected, either by recessed mounting below impact surfaces, or protected by guards equal in

strength to 6-inch diameter standard weight pipe.

3.4.2.3 Turn signals. Turn signal lamps shall conform to SAE J588. Operating units shall conform to SAE J589, class A, and shall be mounted on each steering column. The vehicle shall be provided with double-faced front signal units and with single-faced rear signal units, installed in accordance with SAE J588, except that the turn signals shall not be mounted on the engine compartment hood. Turn signal operating units shall have visible and audible type flash indicators.

3.4.2.4 Batteries. Each battery shall be of 12-volt potential. The total reserve capacity rating shall be not less than 320 minutes and the total cold cranking ampere rating at 0°F shall