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|  MIL-T-62145E
* 3.1.1.1.1 Caution and instructions plates. Caution plates shall be furnished and mounted in
conspicuous locations in the driver's compartment and at the operator's control stations. Plates
showing a schematic of all valves, valve controls, equipment, and complete instructions for
operating the body and equipment shall be fastened near the hoist controls in the vehicle cab and
near the hoist controls on the body. A body lighting schematic plate shall be furnished. Plates
shall conform to composition A (class l or 2) or composition C of MIL-P-514.
3.1.1.2 Rustproofing. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be rustproofed in
accordance with FED-STD-297. When specified (see 6.2), tropical rustproofing in accordance
with FED-STD-297 shall be furnished.
3.1.1.3 Drain plugs. Drain plugs installed in manual transmissions and rear axles shall be of
the permanent magnet type.
3.1.1.4 Wood treatment. Wood shall be treated in accordance with MIL-STD-1223.
3.1.1.5 Towing devices. Towing devices consisting of two hooks, loops, eyes or pins or the
chassis manufacturer's standard single center mounted eye or pin shall be mounted on the front
of the vehicle. When specified, in addition, towing devices shall be mounted on the rear of the
vehicle. All towing devices shall be frame rail mounted or reinforced back to each frame rail.
* 3.1.1.6 Wheel splash and stone throw protection. Rear wheels shall have rigid (constructed
of metal or rubber with metal trim) splash shields in the front of the rear wheels and rubber mud
flaps to the rear of the rear wheels. Splash shields and mud flaps shall be removable and shall be
fastened to the chassis. When tilt cabs are furnished, rubber mud flaps shall be provided to the
rear of the front wheels. Splash and stone throw protection shall be in accordance with
SAE J682. A metal strip, not less than 1/8 inch thick and not less than 1 inch wide, extending
the entire width of the mud flap, shall be installed to prevent bolt heads or bolt nuts from
damaging the mud flap. As an alternate method of attaching the mud flaps, tabs or clips with
minimum surface contact dimensions of 1 inch high by 1-1/4 inch wide by 3/32 inch thick shall
be furnished at each bolt.
* 3.1.1.7 Trailer towing package. When specified (see 6.2), a trailer towing package shall be
furnished. The trailer towing package shall consist of a pintle, safety chain attachment devices, a
lighting receptacle, and associated reinforcements and wiring, and 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
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