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DAF LF45, LF55 Series. Manual - part 202

 

 

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Safety instructions

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Fuel

Diesel fuel is an extremely 

flammable liquid, and must not be 

exposed to naked flames or come 

into contact with hot surfaces. The 

diesel fuel fumes remaining in an 

empty fuel tank form an extremely 

explosive mixture.

When fuel system components are being 

removed, some fuel will escape.

To keep this spillage to a minimum, unscrew the 

tank cap to release any overpressure.

Any spilled fuel must be collected, bearing in 

mind the risk of fire.

Exhaust gases
Do not run the engine in an enclosed or 

unventilated area.

Make sure exhaust fumes are properly extracted.

Exhaust gases contain carbon 

monoxide.

Carbon monoxide is a deadly 

colourless and odourless gas, 

which, when inhaled, deprives the 

body of oxygen, leading to 

asphyxiation. Serious carbon 

monoxide poisoning may result in 

brain damage or death.

Moving parts
Remain at a safe distance from rotating and/or 

moving components.

Various fluids
Various oils and lubricants used on the vehicle 

may constitute a health hazard.

This also applies to engine coolant, windscreen 

washer fluid, refrigerant in air-conditioning 

systems, battery acid and clutch fluid.

So avoid inhaling and direct contact.

Electrical short-circuit
Always disconnect the battery's earth connection 

during repair or maintenance operations for 

which the electric power supply is not required.

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General

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2. GENERAL

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION, COOLING SYSTEM

The cooling system consists of a water pump, a 

radiator, a header tank, an oil cooler, an air 

compressor, a thermostat housing with one 

thermostat and pipes.

The water pump is located below the thermostat 

in the engine block.

The thermostat housing is part of the cylinder 

head.

From the delivery side of the water pump, the 

coolant is directed to the oil cooler via an opening 

at the back of the water pump. Afterwards the 

coolant flows to the cylinder block.

The coolant flows through the cylinder block, 

along the cylinder liners, and up to the cylinder 

head.

The coolant leaves the cylinder head through the 

thermostat housing.

Depending on the coolant temperature, the 

thermostat distributes the coolant flow to the 

radiator or back to the water pump.

The coolant transported to the radiator enters the 

radiator at the top and leaves it at the bottom.

From the bottom of the radiator, the coolant is 

returned to the water pump via the return pipe.

The connection pipe to the header tank is also 

connected to the return pipe from the radiator. 

When the coolant heats up, it flows to the header 

tank. When the coolant cools down, it will flow 

back from the header tank.

The oil cooler is not only intended to cool the 

lubricating oil, but also to heat it in a "cold" 

engine.

From the cylinder block, some of the coolant 

flows through the air compressor.

From the air compressor, the coolant is returned 

to the engine block via a pipe.

The pipe which takes the coolant to the cab 

heater is connected to the cylinder head. From 

the heater, the coolant is returned to the water 

pump via a pipe.

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