SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND WARNINGS
Principal conditions for proper operation and reliable functioning of the vehicle are the
knowledge of its units and aggregates construction, strict observation of the vehicle maintenance
and care instructions.
Thus, prior to starting operating the truck, it is necessary to thoroughly study its design,
instructions for operation, maintenance and care included into the present booklet, paying special
attention to the “Truck Operation Peculiarities” section.
1 Claim form is given in Appendix 1.
2 During the truck running-in (first 2000 km of the run) it is necessary to strictly observe the
rules laid down in the “Truck running-in” section because its further performance greatly depends
upon how properly the components will bed in during the initial period of operation.
3 Lubrication of the truck units and aggregates is to be executed in accordance with the
“Lubrication chart” of this Manual. Application of contaminated or non-recommended grades of
lubricants and oils is prohibited.
4 Truck movement is prohibited if the pressure in the air brake circuits is less than 490 kPa, i.e.
until the warning lamps indicating a drop of air pressure in the brake circuits go out.
5 When starting the movement of a truck on a slippery road engage interaxle (6х4 trucks) and
cross-axle differential blocking. After overcoming such part of the road unblock the differentials.
Turn of the truck with blocked differentials is prohibited.
6 During the truck movement watch the readings of the control lamps and indicators.
7 Running downhill with stopped engine and disengaged gearbox is prohibited in order to avoid
steering booster cutoff and to exclude air replenishment of the brakes actuator receivers.
8 While running downhill avoid truck movement at the revolutions higher than allowed, i.e. the
tachometer pointer must not enter the red zone of the scale.
9 Operation of the truck with a defective or failed steering booster is prohibited. During the
truck movement the key is not to be pulled out of the starter actuator lock in order to avoid steering
column blocking and engine cutoff.
10 In order to avoid steering booster pump breakdown, steering wheel is not to be kept in the
extreme positions (at maximum turn of the operated wheels to the left and to the right) more than 5
sec.
11 On parking places switch off the batteries by means of batteries switch button. In case of
long-term parking (more than 3 days) a jumper should be taken off the battery. It is prohibited to
connect 12V electrical appliances (radio recorders, receivers etc.) to the battery.
12 It is necessary to follow the scope and periodicity of the truck maintenance, stated in this
manual.
13 Power unit service works are stated in a separate manual.
14 Power unit maintenance is to be carried out on a level ground with a cab completely lifted.
It is strictly forbidden to stand under the cab that is not fully lifted.
15 Cab lifting is to be carried out on an even level ground. The vehicle is to be braked by a
parking brake. Before lifting the cab the lever of the gear box must be moved to the neutral
position, the doors must be closed and front facing of the cab must be opened. In is forbidden to
stand in the zone of the cab tilting.
16 Lifting and lowering of the cab at the working engine is prohibited in order to avoid
spontaneous engagement of the gear box and, as a result, start of unauthorized movement of the
truck.
17 When washing the truck, one should avoid directing the water jet to the electrical equipment
and electrical wires connections.
