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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3.5.7 Lubrication. All moving parts of the vehicle normally requiring lubrication shall be provided with a means for lubricating. Pressure grease fittings shall be of the hydraulic type with a surface check ball.

3.6 Servicing and adjusting. Prior to acceptance of the vehicle by the Government inspector, the contractor shall service and adjust each vehicle and its mounted equipment for operational use including at least the following: alinement of lights; adjustment of the engine and brake systems; filling and charging of the battery; alinement of front wheels; inflation of all tires; complete lubrication of the chassis, engine, and running gear with grades of lubricants recommended for the ambient air temperature at the delivery point; servicing of the cooling

system with a solution of ethylene glycol type antifreeze and water in equal parts by volume; and

servicing of windshield washer reservoir with water and appropriate additives.

3.7 Workmanship. Defective components or parts and assemblies which have been repaired or modified to overcome deficiencies shall not be furnished. All workmanship on the vehicle chassis-cab and on the body shall be in accordance with the highest standards of the vehicle and body manufacturing industries.

3.7.1 Metal fabrication. Metal used in the fabrication of the vehicle shall be free from kinks and sharp bends. The straightening of material shall be done by methods that will not

cause injury to the metal. Shearing and cutting shall be done neatly and accurately in accordance

with the standards specified in 3.7. Corners shall be square and true. All bends of a major character shall be made in a manner to insure uniformity of size and shape.

3.7.2 Bolted connections. Washers and lockwashers shall be provided and all bolts, nuts, and screws shall be tight. Bolt holes shall be accurately punched or drilled and shall be deburred.

3.7.3 Welding. The surfaces of parts to be welded shall be free from rust, paint, grease, and other foreign matter. Welds shall transmit stress without permanent deformation or failure when the parts connected by the welds are subjected to proof and service loadings.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responsibility inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable