DAF 95XF. Manual — part 560

EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

Cleaning

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6.2 CLEANING THE BATTERY TERMINALS

Avoid sparks and open flames in
the vicinity of batteries. Battery acid
is an aggressive fluid.

In the event of contact with the
skin: rinse the skin with plenty of
water for a sustained period. If
redness or pain persists, consult a
doctor. Remove any clothing
affected and rinse with water.
In the event of contact with the
eyes: rinse with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes and see a
doctor.
If swallowed: do NOT induce
vomiting. Rinse the mouth, drink
two glasses of water and see a
doctor.
In the event of inhalation: get some
fresh air, rest and consult a doctor.

1.

Disconnect the earth lead from the battery
terminal.

2.

Disconnect the positive lead from the
battery terminal.

3.

Clean the battery terminals, battery cables
and the top side of the battery (oxide and
dirt will discharge the battery).

4.

If the top side of the battery is contaminated
with acid, it should be rinsed with water.

5.

Grease the battery terminals with petroleum
jelly.

6.

Check the earth lead connection to the
chassis and grease the connection with
petroleum jelly.

7.

Fit the positive lead to the battery terminal.

8.

Fit the earth lead to the battery terminal.

9.

Check the routing and attachment of the
battery cables.

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6.3 CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT

Inhalation of dust can seriously
damage your health.
Take the necessary precautions,
such as wearing goggles or a
facemask.

1.

Remove the air filter element. See
“Removal and installation”.

2.

Check the air filter element for damage. If
the air filter element or its seals are
damaged, the air filter element must be
replaced.

3.

Knock out the air filter element.

4.

Blow the air filter element clean from the
inside using compressed air. Maximum
pressure approx. 1.5 bar.

5.

Fit the air filter element. See “Removal and
installation”.

6.

Reset the air filter indicator, if fitted, by
pressing the button on the upper side of the
indicator.

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Cleaning

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6.4 CLEANING THE RADIATOR AND INTERCOOLER

Inhalation of dust can seriously
damage your health.
Take the necessary precautions,
such as wearing goggles or a
facemask.

Cleaning the protective screen
1.

Remove the lower grille.

2.

Unscrew the protective screen attachment
bolts.

3.

Remove the protective screen.

4.

Clean the protective screen with a hard
brush and blow-clean with compressed air.

Cleaning the radiator/intercooler element

Note:
With the aid of a simple tool, the radiator and the
intercooler can be blow-cleaned.
This tool can be made in your own workshop. It
cannot be obtained from DAF.

Key to drawing:
1.

Solder up

2.

Solder

3.

Quick-release coupling for air hose

4.

Steel pipe, Ø 10 mm

5.

6 x Ø 1.5 mm, with a centre-to-centre
distance between the holes of 7 mm, drilled
on one side.

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1.

Insert radiator cleaner (4) between
intercooler (1) and radiator (2), from the
bottom upwards, with the air holes facing
the intercooler (1).

2.

Apply air pressure to the radiator cleaner (4)
and continue blow-cleaning the
intercooler (1) until no more dirt comes out.

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3.

Turn the radiator cleaner over, turning the
holes towards the radiator (2), and
blow-clean the radiator (2).

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6.5 CLEANING THE FUEL COARSE FILTER

1.

Remove the fuel coarse filter. See “Removal
and installation”.

2.

Rinse the coarse filter with clean diesel fuel.

3.

Blow-clean the coarse filter with
compressed air, maximum pressure approx.
1 bar.

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