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|  MIL-T-62498
(a) The exterior of the complete body unit (see 3.5 through 3.5.4) shall be treated and
painted in accordance with type A of MIL-T-704.
(b) The interior of that body shall be painted with rust inhibiting primer and the
manufacturer's standard color.
(c) The color of the exterior of the vehicle shall match color chip No. 13538, gloss yellow,
of FED-STD-595 for the Navy; color chip No. 16081, gloss gray, for the Air Force;
and color chip No. 17875, gloss white, for all other services.
(d) The color of vehicle identification markings shall be color chip No. 17038, gloss
black, for the Navy; reflective white numerals and letters on a red background for the
Air Force; and color chip No. 17038, gloss black numerals and letters on a reflective
white background on vehicle and on front and rear marking plates for all other
services.
(e) Rubber seals and hydraulic hoses shall not be painted.
3.1.1.2 Rustproofing. When specified (see 6.2), the cab, chassis and complete underside of
the refuse collection body including fenders, skirts and wheelwells shall be rustproofed in
accordance with FED-STD-297. When specified (see 6.2), tropical rustproofing of the vehicle
cab in accordance with FED-STD-297 shall be furnished in addition to this rustproofing.
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 Heavy duty cooling system. A heavy duty cooling system shall be furnished that
will maintain engine coolant at a temperature below the boiling point with the vehicle loaded to
rated GVW and operated at an altitude of 10,000 feet above sea level or in an ambient air
temperature of not less than 125 degrees Fahrenheit (oF).
3.1.1.5 Coolant system and indicators. The coolant system shall include a de-aeration
system, a surge tank, or a coolant recovery reservoir of not less than two-quart capacity. A low
coolant level or high coolant temperature alarm buzzer and red indicator warning light shall be
provided on the instrument panel. On tilt cab models, a radiator servicing access door shall be
provided to allow verification of coolant level.
3.1.1.6 Towing devices. Not less than two hooks, loops, pins, or a single center mounted
towing eye, for towing purposes, shall be furnished on the front of the vehicle.
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