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warmer shall use engine coolant to transfer sufficient heat to the diesel fuel to heat
it from an inlet temperature of minus 40F to an outlet temperature of plus 9F, with
a flow rate not less than the maximum fuel demand of the engine fuel system. A
coolant shutoff valve shall be provided for the coolant inlet side of the fuel warmer
unit.
3.4.2 Electrical system. The electrical system shall be in accordance with Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Regulations 393.27 through 393.31 and 393.33.
* 3.4.2.1 Starting system (diesel engines). For diesel engine driven vehicles, a 12- or 24-volt
direct current (dc) starting system, with a 12-volt dc lighting system, and not less than a
60 ampere alternator, shall be furnished. Engine starting equipment shall include an ether
starting system or a glow plug. If an ether system is furnished in lieu of a glow plug, it shall be
of the measured shot type. The measured shot type ether system shall be key operated or
manually operated from the driver's compartment and shall be inoperative with the engine warm.
Complete provisions for a replaceable ether reservoir of not less than 12 fluid ounces shall be
furnished. A reservoir need not be furnished.
3.4.2.2 Ignition system (gasoline engines). For gasoline engine driven vehicles, a 12-volt dc
ignition system shall be furnished. An alternator of not less than 40-ampere rated capacity, and
which provides not less than 16 amperes dc output at normal engine idle speed, shall be
furnished.
* 3.4.2.3 Lighting. All vehicle lights, reflectors and wiring shall conform to Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Regulations 393.12, 393.19, 393.20 and 393.22 through 393.26(d). When
available as the manufacturer's standard or optional feature, the brake lights shall override the
four-way emergency flasher. Lights and reflectors shall not be mounted on vertical surface of
rub rails or mounted on vehicle bumpers (unless recessed and fully protected).
3.4.2.4 Turn signals. Turn signal lamps shall conform to SAE J588. Operating units shall
conform to SAE J589, class A, and shall be mounted on the steering column. The vehicle shall
be provided with double-faced front signal units and with single-faced rear signal units. Signal
units shall be installed in accordance with SAE J588, except that turn signals shall not be
mounted on the engine compartment hood. Turn signal operating units shall be of the
self-cancelling type with a visible and audible type flash indicator.
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