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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cab. When stowage space for these tools and equipment is located outside of the cab, the stowage space shall not be mounted on the body. The stowage space shall be weatherproof and shall be provided with provisions for locking with a padlock.

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

3.4.18 Controls and operating mechanisms. Controls and operating mechanisms shall be located for both right and 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 the left hand drive 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:

(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) Dual sunvisors

(h) Driver's compartment ventilator other than window

(i) Tachometer.

3.4.19.1 Horn. Manufacturer's standard electric horn shall be furnished on each steering wheel.

3.4.19.2 Back-up alarm. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be provided with an audible, pulsating, signaling device (electrical or mechanical) to caution personnel when the vehicle is in reverse gear operation.

3.4.20 Rearview mirrors. Outside rearview mirrors shall be mounted on each side of the cab. The mirrors shall be of the combination type having flat and convex areas enclosed in a common housing. The flat portion shall have not less than 50 square inches of reflective area.