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3.1.1.4 Drain plugs. Drain plugs installed in the manual transmission, transfer case, and
axle(s) for draining lubricants shall be of the permanent magnet type.
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3.1.1.5 Towing devices. Not less than two hooks, loops, or pins, or a single center
mounted towing eye for towing the vehicle, shall be furnished on the front of the vehicle. All
towing devices shall be frame rail mounted or reinforced back to each frame rail.
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3.1.1.6 Trailer towing package. A trailer towing package consisting of a pintle, safety
chain attachment devices, a lighting receptacle, and associated reinforcements and wiring shall
be installed on the rear of the vehicle. The pintle shall be of the rotating type conforming to
MS51118-1. The pintle shall be installed on the chassis frame with reinforcements to transfer a
vertical tongue load of not less than 4,000 pounds and a horizontal drawbar load of not less than
40,000 pounds directly to the chassis rails. The rearmost portion of the pintle shall be forward,
but not more than four inches forward, of the rearmost part of the vehicle. Two trailer safety
chain attachment devices, one adjacent to each side of the pintle, shall be provided. Each
attachment device shall provide an ultimate strength at least equal to the GVW of the truck
furnished. The attachment devices shall be capable of accommodating a standard grab hook
(4-9/16 inches wide, 1-3/16 inches thick, 25/32 inch throat width) for a 5/8-inch chain. The
lighting receptacle, conforming to SAE J560 with its conductors connected and color-coded or
number-coded as specified therein, shall be mounted in a readily accessible location near the
pintle.
3.1.1.7 Trailer lighting cable. A trailer lighting cable, conforming to SAE J1067, shall
be furnished. The cable shall be coiled and shall have an extended length of not less than
110 inches. Both ends of the cable shall be equipped with a seven-circuit round plug conforming
to SAE J560. The plugs shall be equipped with a grip for withdrawing from the connector
sockets. The cable shall be packaged and stowed in the vehicle tool compartment.
3.1.1.8 Electric trailer brake controller. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be
provided with an electric trailer brake controller. The controller shall be installed in the truck
cab and wired through the SAE J560 lighting receptacle. The controller shall operate on the
12-volt electrical system of the vehicle and shall include load control, hand lever and accessories.
3.1.1.9 Spark arrester. As specified herein (see 3.4.4), the vehicle shall be furnished with
a spark arrester.
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3.1.1.10 Wheel splash and stone throw protection. The vehicle shall have rigid splash
shields ahead of the rear wheels and rubber mud flaps to the rear of the rear wheels. All tilt cabs
shall have rubber mud flaps to the rear of the front wheels. A metal strip not less than
0.1250 inch thick and not less than one inch wide, extending the entire width of the mud flap,
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