Chock - KAMAZ 5490 Operation Manual

To set the earlier recorded height – depress the
buttons of switches 7 (М1) or 8 (М2).
To interrupt the process of height variation – de-
press the switch 5 button (STOP).
The suspension «transport» position state is de-
clared by the message on the instrument cluster display:
The vehicle air suspension,
not in a transport position
The chocks are intended to assure under-run pro-
tection for the vehicle (road train) when it is parked or the
rear or the front part of vehicle is jacked for repair (for
example, when removing and installing tires).
The chocks are also intended to prevent vehicle run-
away in case of emergency stop (See section «Main opera-
tion rules»):
- for road train when driving on uneven ground or
on the asphalt road with incline up to 18 % (10°);
- for single unit truck when driving on the uneven
ground or on the asphalt road with incline up to 25 % (14°).
1. Unscrew the butterfly nut (see Fig. Chock re-
moval).
2. Turn the clamping plate.
3. Get out the chock upwards.
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CHOCK

To remove chock
Chock removal