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contract award from the standard color charts to be supplied by the manufacturer. When type V
bus is specified, both military and civil agency vehicles shall match color chip 13432 gloss
yellow of FED. STD. No. 595.
3.1.1.2 Markings and data plates. As specified by the procuring activity for the
appropriate military service (see 6.2), identification marking and data plates shall be in
accordance with MIL-STD-1223. For civil agencies, a decal or sticker shall provide at least the
following information: contract number; purchase order number; date of delivery month and
year; and the warranty time, in months and miles (GSA Form 1398).
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3.1.1.3 Rustproofing. When specified (see 6.2), the chassis and underbody, including
fenders, skirts and wheelwells, shall be rustproofed in accordance with FED-STD-297.
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3.1.1.4 Heavy duty cooling system. When specified (see 6.2), a heavy duty cycling
system shall be furnished that will maintain engine coolant at a temperature below the boiling
point with the vehicle loaded to rated gross vehicle weight (GVW) and operated at 10,000 feet
above sea level or in an ambient air temperature of not less than 125 degrees Fahrenheit (oF).
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3.1.1.5 Drain plugs. Drain plugs installed in manual transmissions and rear axles shall
be of the permanent magnet type.
3.1.1.6 Coolant system and indicators. Coolant system shall include a de-aeration
system, a surge tank, or a coolant removery reservoir of not less than two-quart capacity. A low
coolant level or high coolant temperature alarm buzzer and a red indicator warning light shall be
provided on the dash instrument panel.
3.1.1.7 Wood treatment. Wood flooring (see 3.5.3) shall be treated in accordance with
MIL-STD-1223.
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3.1.1.8 Rear towing devices. Two closed loops for towing the bus shall be furnished on
the rear of the bus. Towing devices and the rear of the bus shall withstand, without any sign of
failure, lifting the rear end of the bus, turning the bus within its minimum turning radius, and
backing the bus on a level roadway. Decals shall be provided on front and rear bumpers stating
"LIFT AND TOW FROM REAR OF BUS." Complete towing instructions shall be furnished
with the operator's manual.
3.1.1.9 Front tow attachments. Two tow chain attachment devices shall be provided at
the front of the bus to allow recovery of the bus from a ditch or other impediment. Each front
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