Specifications

MIL-STD-J472E
5.12.9.1.1 Drain valves. VehicJes shaIlkdesigned torequire aminimum num&rofdtin
valves and drain sizes. Drain valves shall be readily accessible and hand-operable by the full range of
user personnel wearing either Arctic or NBC garments. Drain valve handles shall be in line with the
corresponding pipe when ON and perpendicular to the pipe when OFF.
5.12.9.1.2 Filters. Fuel and oil filters shall be located in accessible positions for inspection and
replacement and shall not require the removal of other parts.
5.12.9.1.3 Adjustment and access. Components requiring adjustment or replacement, such as
distributors, fuel injectors, and fan belts, shall be as accessible as possible. Timing marks and other
adjustment indicators shall be designed to minimize parallax and shall be readily accessible for visual
inspection. Drive belt tensioning deviees shall permit access for tensioning without removal of other
components and, if needed, furnished with pry points.
5.12 .9.1.4 Battew terminals - Positive and negative batte~ terminals shall be of different sizes
to prevent incorrect cable attachment. Terminals shall be appropriately labeled “+” or “-”.
5.12.9.2 Tires.
5.12 .9.2.1 Dual tires. Design of dual wheel arrangement shall allow both the inner and outer
tires to be inflated and checked for air. The location of valves shall permit tires to be inflated and
checked when the tires are interchanged.
5.12 .9.2.2 Spare tires, The spare tire shall be capable of being inflated and checked when
mounted in the stowed position.
5.12,9.4 Winches
5.12 .9.4.1 Instruction rdates. Instruction plates describing winch operation shall be mounted in
a conspicuous location for operator use,
5.12,9.4.2 Operation. Winch and vehicle power tntins shall be capable of being ~rated
simuhaneousiy; the vehicie fonwurl speed due to straight winch-line or snatch-block operation should
match one of the vehicle power train speeds to facilitate simultaneous operation.
5.12 .9.4.3 Cable unwinding.
Winch cables shall be capable of being easily payed out by one
crew member.
5.12.9.4.4 Control location. Winches shall be capable of being operated from both cab and
winch locations and being observed by the operator during operation.
5.12 .9.4.5 Clothing compatibility.
Winch controls at the winch shall be capable of being
operated by pemonnd wearing Arctic mittens.