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1. During the initial operating period all recommendations specified
in the chapter "New Vehicle Running-in" shall be strictly observed.
2. Do not drive off with the engine not warmed up. Avoid high engine
rpm after cold start.
Engine heating at high rpm for faster heat up is forbidden.
In order to prevent any difficulties when starting the engine, follow
the instructions of the chapter "Engine Start".
3. In case of abnormal noises and knocks in the running engine find
out their cause, and do not operate the motor vehicle till malfunction
is eliminated.
3.1. After ZMZ-40911 engine cold start the valve hydraulic pushers
knock can occur, it shall disappear in the course of engine warm-up to
the coolant temperature of 80-90°С, but not more than in 30 minutes
after reaching the specified temperature. If knock persists, it is necessary
to check oil feed to the hydraulic pushers or to replace faulty hydraulic
pushers.
4. Engage the back run in the gear box and the underdrive in the
transfer case only after the motor vehicle complete stop.
5. Disengage front axle drive when driving on dry paved roads.
Avoid front axle engagement when driving the motor vehicle with
small turning radii.
6. In case of malfunction of any brake circuit brake pedal stroke
increases and brake efficiency decreases.
7. With the engine running, metal segments may not be removed and
sparking discharge checked "to ground".
8. Avoid acids, soda solutions, brake fluid, antifreeze and fuel drop
on the painted surface of the bodyshell, wheels and rubber parts.
9. Avoid impact loads on the motor vehicle chassis. In case of front
wheels hard blows carefully inspect the wheels, all parts of the front axle,
steering links, steering box, engine oil pan and correct detected defects.
10. To prevent excessive loads on the axle differential avoid long-term
slipping of one of the wheels.
11. When operating a motor vehicle in cold season (ambient
temperature is 0°С and below) it is recommended to install a cold weather
radiator cowl cover.
