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2. GENERAL

2.1 INTRODUCTION

This maintenance manual describes all relevant 

maintenance activities. It also contains safety 

instructions, which must be strictly adhered to.

Activities not described in this manual, e.g. 

replacing components, overhaul, fault-finding, 

etc., are described in the DAF workshop 

instructions.

This maintenance manual assumes that the 

mechanic is sufficiently experienced and has had 

the required instruction or training to carry out 

these maintenance activities in a safe and 

responsible manner. 

The technical data and notes on the maintenance 

activities have been compiled with the utmost 

care.

2.2 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The technical information in this maintenance 

manual, such as notes on maintenance activities 

and technical data required to carry out the 

maintenance activities in a safe manner, were 

up-to-date at the time this manual went to press.

DAF reserves the right to make changes without 

prior notice. 

Note:

Important changes relating to technical 

information that is not contained in this manual 

will be made available in TI sheets (Technical 

Information Sheet).

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2.3 WARNING SYMBOL

When text is accompanied by the warning symbol 

shown here, the information provided is essential 

for the health and safety of the mechanic.

This warning symbol is also shown if there are 

circumstances in which there is a vehicle safety 

hazard or damage to the vehicle could arise. 

2.4 ENVIRONMENT

By carrying out the maintenance activities in a 

professional manner, on time and at regular 

intervals, you will help to reduce the impact on the 

environment.

This means, for example, noticing and remedying 

possible leakages in time and keeping the engine 

in an optimum condition (adjusting valves, 

replacing air filter element etc.), thus reducing the 

emission of harmful exhaust gasses.

It should be noted that oils and fluids contain 

harmful substances that have a negative impact 

on the environment.

That is why you should take care that drained oils 

and fluids and also discarded oil and fuel filters, 

are collected in separate receptacles or 

containers.

In short: maintenance activities must be 

carried out in an environmentally aware 

manner. 

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2.5 PARTS

All DAF parts and components have been 

carefully attuned to each other, a decisive factor 

in ensuring the original DAF quality.

It is only logical, therefore, that the original DAF 

quality can be maintained best if original DAF 

parts and components are used when replacing 

parts or components.

As far as maintenance activities are concerned, 

this includes components such as windscreen-

wiper blades, air-dryer elements, gaskets, V-belts 

and filters.

For example, if "non-original DAF filters" are 

used, the engine will be insufficiently protected 

against fine microscopic airborne dust particles, 

almost imperceptible metal swarf in the oil and 

dirt in the fuel, resulting in: 

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premature replacing of cylinders, pistons, 

bearings, valves, injector pump and other 

moving parts

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reduced engine performance

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increased fuel consumption

Therefore, always use original DAF parts and 

components.

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2.6 MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

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When carrying out maintenance activities on 

the vehicle, it is important that the work is 

performed under the cleanest possible 

conditions.

Filler caps, lubricating points, filler and drain 

plugs should be cleaned before and after 

maintenance activities.

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When excessive leakage has been detected 

at oil seals and/or components, or in case of 

excessive drops in the oil level, a report 

should be made and the cause should be 

remedied.

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It is important to check the gearbox 

breathers, transfer box, rear axle and driven 

front axle regularly for fouling and blockages.

If the breathers are blocked by dirt, 

overpressure may cause leaks.

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Depending on the circumstances in which 

the vehicle is used, e.g. on very bad roads or 

construction sites, important bolt 

connections such as the fifth wheel, spring 

suspension, U-bolts, trailer coupling, 

steering box attachment, superstructure 

attachments etc. should be inspected more 

often and, if necessary, be retightened.

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It is important that a visual inspection and 

test run are carried out following the 

maintenance activities.

Particular attention should be paid to 

components directly related to driving safety.

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Once a service has been completed new 

information on the next service (mileage/

date) can be entered on the instrument panel 

display using DAVIE XD via the VIC.