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entering and leaving the cab. Interior lighting shall be provided. Two pairs of seat belts shall be
installed. For tilt type cabs, provisions to facilitate cleaning the windshield shall be provided by
means of a bumper step, or bumper step cutouts, and a grab handle located under the windshield.
3.4.13 Steering. Power steering shall be furnished.
3.4.14 Windshield wipers and washers. The vehicle shall be equipped with dual
windshield wipers and windshield washers. The windshield wipers shall be of the multispeed
type and shall be operated by either air or electrical motor(s).
3.4.15 Bumper. Unless the bumper is in integral part of the vehicle cab, a channel type
front bumper shall be provided.
3.4.15.1 Rear end protection. The rear end of vehicle shall be protected by the body in
accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.86.
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3.4.16 Tool stowage. Stowage space of sufficient size to accordance hand tools,
anti-skid chains, and emergency reflective triangles shall be furnished for retaining 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 the cab, it shall be
weatherproof and shall provide for locking with a padlock or a key operated lock.
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. All controls and operating mechanisms shall
be located for 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. Instruments shall be
visible to the driver when seated in the driving position.
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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:
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