 |
|||
|
|
|||
| ||||||||||
|
|  MIL-T-62518A
3.1.1.4 Drain plugs. All drain plugs installed in manual transmissions, transfer case and rear
axles shall be of the permanent magnet type.
* 3.1.1.5 Towing devices. Not less than two hooks, loops, or pins, or a single, center mounted
towing eye, for towing the vehicle, shall be furnished on the front of the vehicle. All towing
devices shall be frame rail mounted or reinforced back to each frame rail.
* 3.1.1.6 Trailer towing package. When specified (see 6.2), a trailer towing package
consisting of a pintle, safety chain attachment devices, a lighting receptacle and associated
reinforcements and wiring shall be installed on the rear of the vehicle. The pintle shall be of the
rotating type conforming to MS 51118-1. The pintle shall be installed on the chassis frame with
reinforcements to transfer a vertical tongue load of not less than 1815 kg (4,000 pounds) and a
longitudinal drawbar load of not less than 178 kilonewtons (kN) (40,000 pounds) directly to the
chassis rails. The rearmost portion of the pintle shall be forward but not more than four inches
forward of the rearmost part of the vehicle. Two trailer safety chain attachment devices, one
adjacent to each side of the pintle, shall be provided. Each attachment device shall provide an
ultimate strength of not less than 8150 kg (18,000 pounds). The attachment devices shall be
capable of accommodating a standard grab hook [(116 mm (4-9/16 inches) wide, 30 mm
(1-3/16 inches) thick, 19.8 mm (25/32-inch) throat width)] for a 16 mm (5/8-inch) chain. The
lighting receptacle, conforming to SAE J560 with its conductors connected and color coded as
specified therein, shall be mounted in a readily accessible location near the pintle.
3.1.1.7 Trailer lighting cable. A coiled electrical trailer cable conforming to SAE J1067
shall be furnished. The cable shall be not less than 2800 mm (110 inches) long when fully
extended. Both ends of the cable shall be equipped with a seven-circuit round plug conforming
to SAE J560. The plugs shall be equipped with a grip for withdrawing from the connector
sockets. The cable shall be packaged and stowed in the vehicle tool compartment.
3.1.1.8 Electric trailer brake controller. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be
provided with an electric trailer brake controller. The controller shall be installed in the truck
cab and wired through the SAE J560 receptacle. The controller shall operate on the 12-volt
electrical system of the truck and shall include load control, hand lever and accessories.
* 3.1.1.9 Rear wheel splash and stone throw protection. Mud flaps shall be installed to the
rear of the rear wheels. A metal strip, not less than 3.2 millimeters (mm) (0.125 inch) thick and
not less than 25 mm (one 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 25 mm
(1 inch) high by 32 mm (1.25 inch) wide by 2.4 mm (0.094 inch) thick shall be furnished at each
bolt. Rear wheels shall be provided with splash and atone throw protection in accordance with
SAE J682.
9
|
|
Privacy Statement - Press Release - Copyright Information. - Contact Us |
Click
here for thousands of PDF manuals