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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 for a 3/8-inch chain (2-13/16 inches
wide, 47/64 inch thick, 31/64-inch throat width). The lighting receptacle, conforming to
SAE J560, with its conductors connected and color-coded as specified therein, shall be mounted
in a readily accessible location near the pintle.
3.1.1.7.1 Pintle height. When specified (see 6.2), the pintle height, measured to the
centerline at the pintle, shall be 28 inches (+ 2 inches). The pintle shall be installed with bracket
reinforcements to transfer pintle loads directly to the chassis rails. The installation shall be
capable of withstanding towed loads equal to the GVW of the truck without permanent
deformation.
3.1.1.8 Trailer lighting cable. When specified (see 6.2), a trailer lighting cable, conforming
to SAE J1067, shall be furnished. The lighting cable shall be coiled, and shall be not less than
110 inches long when fully extended. Both ends of the cable shall be equipped with a 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.
3.1.1.9 Spark arrester. As specified herein (see 3.4.4), the vehicle shall be furnished with a
spark arrester.
* 3.1.1.10 Brake lights. At least one pair of brake lights shall override the four-way
emergency flasher. Modifications to the manufacturer's standard product to accommodate this
requirement shall not compromise conformance to any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation
referenced herein or to any Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. If additional lights are added
to the vehicle, the lights shall be selected from the chassis manufacturer's standard matching
hardware.
3.2 General design.
3.2.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The vehicle and furnished accessories shall
comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture.
3.2.2 Air pollution control. The vehicle shall comply with Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) Regulations governing Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and
New Motor Vehicle Engines in effect on the date of manufacture. In addition, vehicles destined
for California shall comply with State of California regulations governing air pollution control in
effect on the date of manufacture.
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