DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual — part 1189

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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.

When carrying out operations under the cab,
make sure the cab is fully tilted.

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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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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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