DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual - part 1153

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Comply with all the warnings and safety 

precautions given in this maintenance manual.

First read the instructions and warnings on the 

labels and stickers that are affixed to various 

components on the vehicle and follow them. They 

are provided for your safety and health, so do not 

ignore them.

Wear clean, fitted clothes and apply protective 

cream to unprotected parts of your body, if 

necessary.

Do not run the engine in an enclosed or 

unventilated area. In other words, make sure that 

the exhaust gases are effectively extracted.

Remain at a safe distance from rotating and/or 

moving components.

Never remove the filler cap from the cooling 

system when the engine is at operating 

temperature.

Be careful when changing the oil. Hot oil may 

cause serious injuries.

Various oils and lubricants used on the vehicle 

may constitute a health hazard. 

Avoid unnecessary contact with drained oil. 

Frequent contact damages the skin.

This also applies to engine coolant, windscreen 

washer fluid, refrigerant in air conditioning 

systems, battery acid and diesel fuel.

So avoid inhalation and direct contact.

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When carrying out operations under the cab, 

make sure the cab is fully tilted.

To avoid a fire hazard, the engine, the exhaust 

system and their surroundings must be kept free 

of flammable fluids and material such as dead 

leaves and dirt.

Where there is an engine encapsulation, if 

necessary, the encapsulation panels must be 

thoroughly cleaned after each inspection interval 

because of the risk of fire if the inside of the 

panels is dirty.

Always disconnect the earth connection of the 

battery before working on the vehicle.

Always use stands to support the chassis or 

components when working under the vehicle.

Always charge batteries in a properly ventilated 

area and avoid creating sparks and naked 

flames.

Fast charging should only be used in an 

emergency. When fast-charging, the battery 

positive and negative leads (+ and -) must be 

disconnected. 

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General

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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.

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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).

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. 

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