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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 11.19.02.05" title_num="11" subtitle_num="19" chapter_num="02" heading="Drive Train.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Axles.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The front and rear axles, including suspension assemblies, shall have a gross axle weight rating at least equal to that portion of the load as would be imposed by the chassis manufacturer's maximum gross vehicle weight rating.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The rear axle shall be of the full-floating type. The rear suspension assembly shall have a gross weight rating at ground equal to or exceeding that portion of the total load as would be imposed by the manufacturer's maximum gross vehicle weight rating.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Air Cleaner. The engine intake air cleaner shall be furnished and properly installed by the chassis manufacturer to meet engine specifications.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Heater Outlets. The chassis engine shall provide inlet and outlet holes in which heavy duty cut-off valves shall be installed in accessible locations for attachment of the bus heating system water lines.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Oil Filter. An engine mounted filter shall be provided by the engine manufacturer.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Transmission. A transmission shall have a minimum of four forward speeds and one reverse speed.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Drive Shaft. Each segment of the drive shaft shall be equipped with a suitable guard to control its motion and prevent accident or injury in the event of its fracture or disconnection.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>