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visible from the operator station. The instrument panel shall be equipped with the following
instruments:
a.
Engine lubricating oil pressure gage.
b.
Engine coolant temperature indicator.
c.
Engine tachometer.
d.
Battery charging ammater or voltmeter.
e.
Engine hourmeter.
f.
Indicator, fuel quantity.
The instrument panel shall be protected from vandals by a cover plate fitted with a lock hasp that
shall accommodate a padlock that has a 3/8 inch diameter shackle.
3.5.2 Engine cranking system. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the engine shall be
equipped with a 12 volt electrical cranking system. The electric cranking system shall include
but not be limited to the following: electric starter, alternator, voltage regulator, battery and all
other accessories required to complete the cranking system. The circuits shall be numbered and
identified by band markers.
3.5.3 Diesel engine fuel. The diesel engine furnished shall operate on fuel oil conforming to
VV-F-800, grade DF2.
3.5.4 Engine lubrication. The engine lubricating oil shall be in accordance with
MIL-L-2104.
3.5.5 Engine oil sampling valve. An oil sampling valve shall be provided on the engine.
The valve shall be manually operated and shall automatically close after release. It shall be
made of material resistant to corrosion such that it will not contaminate the sample. The
discharge port of the valve shall be covered with a captive chained cap conforming to SAE J514.
The valve shall be located in such a way to insure that personnel will not be exposed to danger
when taking oil samples with the engine running. The location of the oil tap shall be such that
when samples are taken, it shall be a true representation of oil that is flowing while the engine is
running. The tap shall be labeled "Engine Oil".
3.5.6 Engine fuel tank. A fuel tank conforming to the contractor's commercial standards,
except as specified herein, shall be provided. The tank capacity shall be sufficient for 8 hours of
operation at the maximum fuel rating of the engine. The tanks filler opening shall include a
removable strainer and have a chain-secured filler cap. The tank shall be stenciled: "FILL WITH
(specify type of fuel) FUEL ONLY". The tank shall be provided with a fuel level indicator and
with flexible fuel lines to the engine. Provisions shall be made to drain the fuel into a hand held
container.
3.5.7 Batteries and battery box.
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