ANSI B71.9 pdf free download

ANSI B71.9 pdf free download.Multipurpose Off-Highway Utility Vehicles.
3.3.9 Cargo Rack. A designated area that is designed and intended to secure and carry a limited amount of cargo.
3.3.10 Center of Gravity (CG). The point at which an object’s weight can be assumed to be concentrated for purposes of analysis and computations, and around which an object is in balance when acted upon by gravity.
3.3.11 Curb Weight. The total weight of an operational vehicle with original equipment as manufactured or marketed; filled to the maximum capacity of engine fuel, engine oil, transmission and differential fluids, and coolant; but not the weight of the driver, passenger(s), accessories, attachments, and cargo.
3.3.12 Engine Stop Device. The device used to stop engine operation.
3.3.13 Frontal View. As seen from directly in front, looking horizontally at the vehicle.
3.3.14 Fuel System. The combination of fuel tank, fuel lines, pump, filter, and vapor lines, carburetor or injection components, and all fuel system vents and evaporative emission controls systems or devices.
3.3.15 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The maximum allowable total vehicle weight recommended by the manufacturer, including the vehicle’s curb weight plus the combined weights of all vehicle occupants, any cargo loads, the trailer tongue weight, and the weights of any installed options, attachments and/or accessories. Installation of options, attachments and/or accessories may reduce the allowable cargo capacity below the stated limit.
3.3.16 Handholds. A readily accessible device mounted securely to a vehicle that can be encircled by the fingers of at least one hand for the purpose of holding on to the vehicle.
3.3.17 Multipurpose Off-Highway Utility Vehicle (MOHUV). A vehicle having features specifically intended for utility use and having the following characteristics: (a) intended to transport one or more persons and/or cargo, with a top speed in excess of 25 mph (40.2 km/h); (b) 2030 mm (80 in) or less in overall width; (C) designed to travel on four or more wheels, two or four tracks, or combinations of four or more wheels and tracks; (d) using a steering wheel for steering control; (e) with a non-straddle seat; (f) with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of no more than 1814 kg (4000 Ib), and (g) a minimum cargo capacity of 159 kg (350 lb). Width shall be exclusive of accessories and attachments.
3.3.18 Occupant Protective Structure (OPS). A structure that provides a crush-resistant environment for the properly restrained occupants in the event of a vehicle tip-over or roll-over.
3.3.19 Occupant Protective System. A system that includes the OPS, occupant restraints, occupant side retention devices, and handholds.
3.3.20 Occupant Restraints. Seat belts and other devices for the purpose of restraining the occupants in a vehicle.
3.3.21 Occupant Side Retention Devices. Physical barriers or design features intended to reduce the probability of entrapment of a properly belted occupant’s head, upper torso and limbs, between the vehicle and the terrain in the event of a tip-over onto its side. Examples of occupant side retention devices include passive barriers or structures, or single-hand, single-operation active barriers,including doors and nets. Occupant side retention devices are not considered accessories.
3.3.22 OPS Test Load Device. A device capable of securely positioning the platen at the required angles and applying the required load linearly while maintaining the platen angle throughout the entire load application phase, at a required rate of speed (mm per second), and for a specified distance.
3.3.23 Option. Alternative configuration of the vehicle as manufactured or marketed by the vehicle manufacturer.
3.3.24Owner’s/Operator’s Manual. The publication, supplied by the manufacturer with a vehicle, which provides information and instruction regarding safe use, operation, loading (and towing, if applicable), care, and maintenance of the vehicle.
3.3.25 Parking Brake. The braking device that prevents movement of a stationary vehicle without the operator being present.ANSI B71.9  pdf download.