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cab. When stowage space for these tools and equipment is located outside of the cab, the
stowage space shall not be mounted on the body. The stowage space shall be weatherproof and
shall be provided with provisions for locking with a padlock.
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. Controls and operating mechanisms shall be
located for both right and 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. All instruments
shall be visible to the driver when seated in the left hand drive position.
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:
(a)
Key-operated ignition switch
(b)
Ammeter, charging indicator or voltmeter
(c)
Fuel gage
(d)
Oil pressure gage or indicator
(e)
Engine temperature gage or indicator
(f)
Speedometer with recording odometer
(g)
Dual sunvisors
(h)
Driver's compartment ventilator other than window
(i)
Tachometer.
3.4.19.1 Horn. Manufacturer's standard electric horn shall be furnished on each steering
wheel.
3.4.19.2 Back-up alarm. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be provided with an
audible, pulsating, signaling device (electrical or mechanical) to caution personnel when the
vehicle is in reverse gear operation.
3.4.20 Rearview mirrors. Outside rearview mirrors shall be mounted on each side of the
cab. The mirrors shall be of the combination type having flat and convex areas enclosed in a
common housing. The flat portion shall have not less than 50 square inches of reflective area.
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