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|  MIL-T-46765(AT)
3.4.15 Bumpers. Unless the bumper is an integral part of the vehicle cab, a channel type
front bumper shall be provided. Rear end protection in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulation 393.86 shall be furnished.
3.4.16 Tool stowage. Stowage space of sufficient size to accommodate vehicle jack, hand
tools, antiskid chains (for outside tires on duals only), and emergency reflective triangles shall be
furnished for retaining equipment during vehicle operation. Stowage space for these tools may
be furnished inside the cab. When stowage space for these tools is located outside of the cab, it
shall be waterproof and shall provide for locking with a padlock.
* 3.4.16.1 Tools. When specified (see 6.2), each vehicle shall be furnished with tools required
for exchanging a mounted tire assembly with the spare assembly, and shall include at least a
jack, jack handle and wheelnut wrench. The jack shall be of such closed height as to permit its
location under an axle, or other satisfactory lift point, at any wheel with the tire flat. The jack,
without blocking, shall be capable of raising any wheel of the loaded vehicle to a height adequate
to permit removal and replacement of wheel and tire assembly.
3.4.17 Heater and defroster. The vehicle shall be provided with a hot water heater with
fresh air intakes and discharge outlets to floor and to windshield defroster louvers. The heater
shall be complete with blower and mounted controls convenient to the driver.
3.4.18 Controls and operating mechanisms. All controls and operating mechanisms shall be
located for 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 driving 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
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(d)
Oil pressure gage or red indicator warning light
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(e)
Engine coolant temperature gage or high coolant temperature or low coolant level red
indicator warning light
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(f) High coolant temperature or low coolant level alarm buzzer
(g) Speedometer with recording odometer
(h) Ash receptacle
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