3.4.1.6
ENGINE COOLANT.
it shall be of the measured shot type. The
The engine coolant shall be a solution of
measured shot type ether system shall be
chassis manufacturers ethylene glycol
key operated or manually operated from
antifreeze and water or propylene glycol
the driver's compartment, and shall be
antifreeze and water, in equal parts of
inoperative with the engine warm.
antifreeze and water by volume (-36°C (-
Complete provisions for a replaceable
34°F protection)). The coolant supplied
ether reservoir of not less than 355
shall comply with TMC-RP329 or TMC-
milliliters (ml) (12 fluid ounces) shall be
RP330 as applicable.
furnished.
A reservoir need not be
furnished. On diesel engines 6.6L and
3.4.1.7
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER.
larger, the electric starter motor shall be
An engine block heater of the OEM
equipped with a thermostat controlled,
chassis manufacturer's 110/120 VAC
automatic resetting circuit breaker to
design shall be furnished. A 25 ft long
protect the motor from over crank heat
commercial grade outdoor rated power
damage. Easily accessible remote jump -
cable with inline automatic reset Ground
start post(s) shall be furnished, within
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) shall be
close proximity to the battery box. Posts
furnished. The furnished cable shall be
shall be furnished with protective rubber
UL Listed and rated no less than 10%
or plastic type covers that are tethered to
greater than the maximum capacity of the
prevent loss.
furnished block heater.
3.4.2.2
ALTERNATOR.
Unless otherwise specified, a minimum
130-ampere alternator shall be provided.
3.4.1.8
FAN CLUTCH.
The alternator output with the engine at
A fan clutch shall be provided. The fan
idle speed shall be not less than 70
clutch shall reduce the fan speed
amperes.
automatically when the fan is not required
for engine cooling. The fan clutch shall be
3.4.2.3
LIGHTING.
asbestos free.
All vehicle lights, reflectors, and wiring
shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier
3.4.1.9
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE
Safety Regulations 393.19, 393.20 and
CONTROL.
393.22 through 393.26(d). Type I chassis
An electronic hand throttle control with
need not be furnished with rear
quick release shall be furnished.
identification lamps or clearance lamps
and reflectors. Type IV dump rear lighting
3.4.2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
shall be positioned or guarded to prevent
The electrical system shall be in
damage during dumping of the cargo.
accordance with Federal Motor Carrier
Positioning and guarding shall permit
Safety Regulations 393.27 through 393.31
normal replacement of the bulbs and
and 393.33.
lenses. Lights and reflectors shall not be
mounted on vertical surface of rub rails
3.4.2.1
STARTING SYSTEM.
A 12-volt engine starting system, with 12-
(unless recessed and fully protected) or
volt direct current (DC) lighting system
mounted on vehicle bumpers. When right
shall be furnished.
Engine starting
hand drive is specified by acquisition
equipment shall include an ether starting
documents, left-dip headlights shall be
system or electric grid heater except when
provided. Left-dip headlights may be
a gasoline engine is specified. If an ether
provided as a replacement set, stowed in
system is furnished in lieu of a grid heater,
the cab for shipment. Daytime running
Federal Standard 807M
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