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|  MIL-T-62497
3.4.11.2 Brake controls for use from a towing vehicle. When specified (see 6.2), the
vehicle shall be furnished with a system for controlling the brakes from a towing vehicle
(wrecker). The installation shall be complete with air brake couplers, a relay emergency valve
with no-bleed-back feature (except when a spring applied emergency brake is furnished), and
additional air lines and fittings. The service and emergency couplers shall be mounted on the
front in a protected position providing for ready attachment of air hoses from a towing vehicle.
The service and emergency couplers shall be identified and provided with dummy gladhand
couplers with chains. The system sha1l not compromise conformance to any Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Regulation referenced herein or to any Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.
3.4.12 Cab. A full-width tilt cab with tilting and locking mechanism shall be furnished.
The cab doors shall be equipped with locks operable from inside the cab through mechanical
linkage, and with at least the curbside door equipped with an external, key-operated lock. Drip
rails shall be installed above the cab doors. The cab shall have an upholstered individual driver's
seat and an individual passenger seat. The color of the upholstery and the interior finish shall be
compatible with the exterior color (see 3.1.1.1). White upholstery shall not be furnished. Safety
grips shall be provided on each side of the cab to assist personnel in entering and leaving the cab.
Interior lighting shall be provided. Fastenings and two pairs of seat belts shall be installed.
Provisions to facilitate cleaning the windshield shall be provided by means of a bumper step, or
bumper step cutouts, and a grab handle located under the windshield.
3.4.13 Steering. Power steering shall be furnished.
3.4.14 Windshield wipers and washers. The vehicle shall be equipped with dual
windshield wipers and windshield washers. The windshield wipers shall be of the multispeed
type and shall be operated by either air or electric motor(s).
3.4.15 Bumpers. Unless the bumper is an integral part of the vehicle cab, a channel type
front bumper shall be provided.
3.4.15.1 Rear end protection. The rear end of the vehicle shall be protected by the body in
accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.86.
3.4.16 Stowage space. Stowage space of sufficient size to accommodate hand tools,
anti-skid chains, and emergency reflective triangles shall be furnished for retaining equipment
during vehicle operation. Stowage space for these tools and equipment may be furnished in the
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