MIL-T-62735 Trucks And Truck Tractors: Modified Commercial, General Specification ForThis specification covers general requirements for the classes, models and types of modified commercial trucks indicated in the specification title above and in 1.2 below. This specification is intended only as a document to be referenced in detail specification sheets that must, as a minimum, cover detailed truck body requirements and specify the model and class required from table I.

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3.10.6 Rustproofing. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be rustproofed in accordance with FED-STD-297. When specified (see 6.2), tropical rustproofing in accordance with FED-STD-297 shall be furnished.

3.11 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. Such servicing and adjustment shall include at least:

(a) Alinement of lights;

(b) Adjustment of engine and brake systems; (c) Filling and charging of batteries;

(d) Alinement of front wheels; (e) Inflation of all tires;

(f) Complete lubrication servicing of chassis, engine and running gear with grades of lubricants recommended for the ambient air temperature at the delivery point;

(g) Servicing of the cooling system in accordance with 3.11.1;

(h) Servicing of the windshield washer reservoir with water and appropriate additives.

3.11.1 Engine coolant. The engine coolant shall be a solution of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water or propylene glycol antifreeze and water, in equal parts of antifreeze and water by volume. Ethylene glycol antifreeze shall conform to ASTM D 4985 with not more than

250 parts per million silicates. Propylene glycol antifreeze shall be in the specific formulation approved by the engine and cooling system manufacturers. When specified (see 6.2), the percentage of antifreeze in the cooling system shall be increased to provide protection against freezing down to -54 C (-65 F).

3.12 Workmanship. Defective components or parts and assemblies which have been repaired or modified to overcome deficiencies shall not be furnished. Welded, bolted, and riveted construction utilized shall be in accordance with the highest standards of the applicable industry segment (see 4.3 through 4.3.8). Workmanship shall be equivalent to that furnished to the manufacturer's or mounter's standard commercial customers

3.12.1 Correction of imperfections. All imperfections that the manufacturer's or mounter's dealer or distributor network or other authorized agent would reasonably be expected to correct prior to delivery or under warranty after delivery for a most favored customer shall be corrected. Such imperfections shall be corrected prior to shipment of the vehicle.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responsibility for inspections. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements (examinations and tests) as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract, the contractor may use