MIL-T-62498 Truck, Refuse Collection: Compaction Type, One Person Operation, Manual Side-Loading, 17, 29 And 39 Yard, Dual Right And Left Hand Drive, Low Entry Cab, Diesel Engine Driven, 32,000, 35,000 And 50,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2 And 6X4, CommercialThis specification covers diesel engine driven, four-wheel, two-wheel-drive, and six-wheel, four-wheel-drive, commercial, one-person operation refuse collection trucks. The trucks shall have dual right and left hand drive, a low entry cab, and a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 32,000, 35,000 or 50,000 pounds. The minimum rated capacity of the body shall be 17, 29 or 39 cubic yards, and shall be side loading and rear dumping.

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3.4.3.2 Fuel tanks(s). Fuel tank total capacity shall be not less than 30 gallons for size 17 vehicles and not less than 43 gallons for size 39 vehicles. When more than one tank is furnished, means shall be provided to assure equalized fuel level in both tanks.

3.4.4 Exhaust system. The exhaust system shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.83. If furnished, vertical exhaust mufflers capable of being reached easily by personnel entering and leaving either side of the cab shall be provided with a heat shield. Vertical exhaust systems shall be provided with a hinged rain cap. When specified (see 6.2), naturally aspirated engines shall be furnished with a spark arrester with an efficiency rating of not less than 80 percent when tested in accordance with SAE J350.

3.4.4.1 Exhaust system safety shield. The exhaust system or the hydraulic system shall be shielded so that, in the event of a hydraulic line rupture or hydraulic fluid leak, the hydraulic fluid will not come into contact with any part of the vehicle exhaust system.

3.4.5 Automatic or semiautomatic transmission. The vehicle shall be provided with an automatic or semiautomatic transmission. The input torque capacity of the transmission shall be at least equal to the maximum torque delivered by the engine. The transmission shall provide continuous drive. The transmission shall include a hydraulic torque converter and not less than five forward gear ratios or, for size 17 only, four forward speeds. Normal driving range selector position shall provide not less than four forward gear ratios without movement of the selector. The transmission shall be provided with SAE J704 power takeoff opening(s). A hydraulic retarder shall not be used. If integral with the transmission, the hydraulic retarder shall be disconnected.

3.4.5.1 Power takeoff. When a power takeoff is furnished, it shall be of a rated capacity to operate powered equipment. Power takeoff, when furnished, shall be air operated. Controls to operate the power takeoff shall be located in the truck cab accessible to the seated driver. A caution plate or decal reading "DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH POWER TAKEOFF ENGAGED" shall be provided and installed so as to be readily visible to

the seated driver.

3.4.6 Drive line components. Drive line components shal1 be adequate to transmit the maximum delivered torque of the engine as developed through the maximum gear train reduction.

3.4.7 Frame. The chassis frame shall be the manufacturer's standard reinforced frame or a heavy duty frame for the size vehicle furnished. The reinforced frame shall have frame