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the engine for the applicable governed speed as established by the
engine manufacturer.
3.10.2 Engine accessories.
3.10.2.1 Starting priming system. Either a glow plug for each
cylinder or an auxiliary fluid priming system, conforming to MIL-E-
52649, type III, shall be furnished and shall be operable from the
operator's seat. The size of the primer shall be in accordance with
the engine manufacturer's recommendations. The primer may be
mechanically or electromechanically operated. When the primer is
mechanically actuated, it shall be furnished with a total cable
length not exceeding 6 feet, and a "tee" handle which is labeled
"engine primer" in accordance with MIL-STD-1472 (labels). The primer
shall be furnished with a temperature control so that it shall be
inoperable when engine is running at normal temperature.
3.10.2.2 Alternator. A heavy duty waterproof alternator with
double mounting lug shall be provided. The alternator shall be not
less than 50 amp capacity and shall provide charge at engine low idle
speed. The regulator shall be integral with the alternator.
3.10.2.3 Starting system. The starting system shall be 24 volts
and shall include, as a minimum, a starting motor solenoid, a
starting motor, necessary wiring and cable, starter relay and
starting motor switch. A means shall be furnished to prevent
energizing the starter motor whenever the engine is running. The
forklift shall be provided with either an interlock in the starting
system or other means to prevent energizing the starter motor except
when the transmission is disengaged. The starting system shall
function properly when fording as required in 3.9.5. The starter
shall be in accordance with the engine manufacturer's
recommendations. The starting motor and starter solenoid shall be
waterproof.
3.10.2.4 Fuel system. The capacity of the fuel tank shall provide
for not less than 10 hours operation when tested as specified in
4.6.2.35, and test method No. 33. The fuel-tank filler cap shall be
captive chained or hinged. The fuel fill port shall be labeled
"Diesel Fuel" with cast or embossed letters in not less than 1-inch
letter height unless a data plate in accordance with 3.32 is
furnished near the fill pipe marked, "Diesel Fuel". The tank shall
accept fuel at the rate of not less than 17 gallons per minute and
shall be located so that the tank can be filled from a 5-gallon can
conforming to MIL-C-1283 by a person standing on the ground or a
surface on the forklift intended for standing. The tank shall be able
to accept a fuel nozzle of 2 inches diameter with sufficient air
release clearance. The fuel tank shall be equipped with a drainplug
at the lowest point of the tank. The drainplug shall be removable
with handtools without the removal of any other component and shall
be located such that the tank contents can be drained into a
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