Before operating the car, you must carefully study this manual and further follow the recommendations set out in it.
The new car must be registered. This provides technical advice on the operation and maintenance of the vehicle, supply of spare parts and warranty service. A service book is attached to each vehicle.
To ensure the perfect operation of the vehicle, only factory-made spare parts should be used. The installation of various equipment and mechanisms on a car and its chassis should be agreed with the developer and holder of design documentation - with the Directorate for the development and implementation of new developments of KamAZ. Otherwise, the car is not subject to warranty service.
For the initial period of operation of a new car, a mileage of 1000 km is set, during which it is necessary to comply with the requirements specified in section "6. Operation of the car".
When operating a car, it is necessary to use brands of fuel, lubricants and operating materials in accordance with this manual.
Faulty valves and tank cap gaskets, leaks in the cooling system connections and insufficient coolant level lead to cavitation destruction of the liquid pump and block.
When the warning lamp of an emergency pressure drop in the lubrication system of the engine comes on, stop the engine, find and eliminate the malfunction.
Monitor the temperature of the liquid in the engine cooling system: when the liquid overheating indicator light comes on, stop the engine, find and eliminate the malfunction.
Operation with a leaky intake manifold will result in premature engine failure. At each TO-2, check the integrity of the rubber pipes, air ducts and the reliability of the connections, eliminate the leakage of the path.
When transporting bulk, dusty goods in an open platform, increased dustiness of the ambient air or the presence of a tarpaulin on the platform, lift the air intake hood using the attachment supplied with the vehicle.
To prevent the occurrence of cracks in the bosses for the cylinder head bolts, it is necessary to protect the threaded holes for the bolts from the ingress of liquid or dirt when disassembling the engine, and especially before installing the cylinder heads.
When carrying out electric welding work on the car, the batteries must be disconnected by a remote switch and the wires must be removed from the "+" terminals of the generator and B, O of the brush holder.
The ground wire of the welding machine must be connected in the immediate vicinity of the weld.
If there is a dent more than 2 mm deep on the reaction rod pipe, cracks or bent over 3 mm along the entire length, the reaction rod must be replaced.
When loading, make sure that the load is evenly distributed on the platform, avoiding overloading its front part.
In the event of a problem on the road associated with a coolant leak, you can briefly use water in the cooling system, but only for the duration of the journey to the place where the malfunction can be eliminated.
When driving for a long time on muddy roads (with liquid mud), periodically rinse the radiator surface with water with sufficient pressure from a hose. To do this, raise the cab and direct the water jet towards the radiator from the engine side. Do not spill water directly onto the generator.
It is strictly forbidden to tow a car with an inoperative engine without removing the intermediate propeller shaft in order to avoid scuffing the bearings of the gears of the gearbox output shaft.
Use the fuel equipment provided for the design of this model on the engine.
The plant reserves the right to further improve the design of the vehicle without prior warning to consumers.
Security measures
All faults found during the inspection of the car must be eliminated.
Do not lubricate or clean a running engine.
If diesel fuel ignites, cover the flame with earth, sand or cover it with felt or tarpaulin, use a fire extinguisher. It is strictly forbidden to fill burning fuel with water.
Carefully open the expansion tank cap on an overheated engine to avoid scalding your hands with steam. Coolant vapors are explosive.
When braking with the auxiliary braking system, do not shift gears in the transmission.
Do not turn off the engine while coasting, as this turns off the brake pneumatic compressor and power steering.
KamAZ is a historic truck that was used for various purposes. Despite the age of the equipment, it is often used to transport heavy loads such as sand and gravel. Thanks to their work, a large number of residential buildings and other buildings were erected. In Soviet times, KamAZ was the most common vehicle, so everyone has heard of the manual “KamAZ - DIY repair”.
Since that time, practically nothing has changed, and KamAZ, as it was popular, has remained. The only difference is that old car models have been replaced by new, more modern and improved vehicles. But be that as it may, all equipment sooner or later fails, and KamAZ is no exception. Therefore, the repair of this equipment is only a matter of time.
Since truck drivers usually travel long distances, they often have to repair the vehicle themselves. Naturally, we are not talking about carrying out a full-fledged repair, since the overhaul of KamAZ provides for the availability of certain tools and spare parts. And the driver is not able to carry all this with him, and there is no need. The essence of the repair is to eliminate minor breakdowns that impede the movement of the machine to the nearest service point.
The main way to prevent breakdowns is prevention. This is especially true when it comes to a KamAZ car. The nuance lies in the fact that the manufacturing plant has its own recommendations for the operation of the vehicle. Such recommendations must be adhered to during the first test period, which is 1 thousand km. Generally speaking, the recommendations relate to the speeding and overloading of the vehicle. Complete with the car comes the manual "KamAZ - do-it-yourself repair."
The main purpose of the repair is to prevent more complex breakdowns. The main preventive work includes the periodic replacement of all fluids (as required by the rules for operating the car). All liquids, especially cooling and lubricating fluids, must be selected in accordance with all the rules and requirements. Do not add inappropriate fluid to the vehicle.
If there is a leak in the cooling system, problems with gaskets and valves, then they must be eliminated immediately. If the breakdown was not repaired after detection, then it can lead to more serious problems. Separately, a unit or fluid pump can fail. 
As for the heart of the car - the engine, its repair should be carried out only when the warning lamp lights up, which indicates the pressure in the lubrication system. When the warning light is on, it is undesirable to continue driving. Stop the car and find out the cause of the problem. Only after the breakdown is eliminated, you can continue driving. “Do-it-yourself KamAZ repair”, a video of which can be found on the Internet, is a unique tool, especially when it comes to the engine.
- If during the operation of the car there is a leakage of the liquid of the cooling system, then the problem can be solved with the help of water, which is added to the system. This is enough to get to the service station.
- If the car often drives through mud, then it is necessary to regularly clean the radiator of it, which will save this component of the cooling system from repairing. It is necessary to rinse with water, but so that it splashes onto the generator.
- Remove the propeller shaft before towing the vehicle. This will save the car's gearbox from repairs.
Thanks to such tips and preventive work, you can postpone car repairs for a long time.
Video: Wheel hub. KamAZ. Crown repair
Since, by the nature of their work, truck drivers often need to travel long distances, Kamaz repairs have to be done on their own. Of course, it is impossible to carry out a full repair of a truck on the way, since it is impossible to have all the spare parts necessary for this on hand. But, despite this, the driver must be able to make the correct diagnosis and troubleshoot in order to safely get to the service.
The main way to eliminate breakdowns is timely prevention. Moreover, for trucks, maintenance is carried out in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer. In the initial period of operation, that is, the mileage is up to 1000 km, it is necessary to follow the recommendations given by the manufacturer for this period. This includes driving at a speed not exceeding 50 km / h, and the load on the car should not exceed 75% of the nominal. A repair manual is included with each machine.
Basic rules of operation
The purpose of the repair is to prevent serious damage. This is facilitated by measures to replace working fluids. This must be done in a timely manner. All lubricants and coolants must comply with the manufacturer's recommendations.
It is necessary to immediately eliminate leaks in the cooling system and faulty valves. If this is not done in time, it can lead to breakdowns of the liquid pump.
If the warning light for the pressure in the lubrication system has ignited, do not continue driving until the breakdown has been completely repaired.
To avoid the appearance of cracks in the fastening of the cylinder heads, it is necessary to make good insulation of the bolt holes so that dirt and liquids do not get inside.
Truck repairs may require welding. In order to start performing such work, it is necessary to disconnect the battery, and also remove the positive contact from the generator.
Behavior in the event of a vehicle malfunction
If you find that there is a leak in the cooling system, then you can fill it with water. But this will not fix the problem, and may only be a temporary solution. In this state, the car can drive to the place of repair.
If the truck is driving on a road that is covered with liquid mud, then the radiator should be flushed with water from time to time. In order to do this, it is necessary to raise the cab. It is important that no water gets onto the generator.
If the car does not run the engine and you need to tow it, then you need to remove the propeller shaft. This will help prevent damage to the transmission.
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