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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3.4.15.1  Rear end protection.  The rear end of the vehicle shall be protected by the body in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.86.

3.4.16  Stowage space.  Stowage space of sufficient size to accommodate hand tools,

anti-skid chains, and emergency reflective triangles shall be furnished for retaining equipment

during vehicle operation.  Stowage space for these tools and equipment may be furnished in the 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 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 driving position.  A secondary system of lights and buzzers shall be included to warn of a system failure when instruments are not visible from each driving 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

(c)   Fuel gage

(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.

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