DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual — part 1170

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5. DRAINING AND FILLING

5.1 TOPPING UP BATTERY FLUID

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 consult a doctor.

If swallowed: do NOT induce

vomiting. Rinse the mouth, drink two

glasses of water and consult a

doctor.

In the event of inhalation: get fresh

air, rest and consult a doctor.

Topping up battery fluid
1.

Clean the top of the battery. If the top of the

battery has acid on it, it should be rinsed with

water.

2.

Remove the plugs and top up the batteries

with distilled water to approximately 10 mm

above the plates or up to the "max" indicator

level.

Engine, cooling system and fuel system

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5.2 DRAINING AND FILLING THE ENGINE OIL

To prevent skin injury, avoid

unnecessary contact with the

drained oil

Draining the engine oil
1.

Ensure that the vehicle is standing on a flat

and level surface.

2.

Drain the engine oil at operating temperature

using the drain plug in the oil sump.

3.

Replace the drain plug sealing ring and

tighten the drain plug to the specified torque,

see main group "Technical data".

Filling the engine oil
1.

Fill the engine through oil-filler pipe (C) with

the specified engine-oil quantity, see

"Technical data".

2.

Check the engine oil level, see "Inspection

and adjustment".

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5.3 DRAINING AND FILLING, COOLING SYSTEM

When the coolant is hot, there is an

overpressure in the cooling system.

Carefully remove the filler cap to

release the overpressure.

Do not remove the filler cap when the

engine is running.

Coolant is a toxic fluid. Contact with

the skin should therefore be

avoided.

In the event of contact with the skin:

remove the liquid with paper or a

cloth, wash with soap and water. If

irritation persists, consult a doctor.

If swallowed: DO NOT induce

vomiting. Rinse mouth, drink two

glasses of water and consult a

doctor.

In the event of inhalation: get fresh

air and rest.

In order to avoid damaging the

cylinder block, do not top up a warm

engine with coolant.

Draining the cooling system
1.

Turn the heater control knob to the maximum

"hot" temperature setting. As a result, the

heater valve will be fully opened.

2.

Remove the cooling system filler cap.

3.

Collect the coolant. Position suitable

containers under the drain points.

4.

Drain the cooling system at the cylinder

block via the drain cock (A) and the radiator

via the drain plug (B). If an integrated

retarder is fitted, remove the coolant drain

plug of the heat exchanger.

5.

Flush the cooling system.

6.

Close the drain cock (A) and fit the drain plug

(B) and, if applicable, the coolant drain plug

of the heat exchanger of the integrated

retarder.

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A

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Filling/bleeding the cooling system
1.

Turn the heater temperature control knob in

the cab to the maximum "hot" setting.

2.

Fill the cooling system with the specified

coolant up to the fill opening of the expansion

tank.

3.

Start the engine and continue to top up the

cooling system.

4.

The cooling system is auto-bleeding.

Bleeding will be audible during topping up.

Continue topping up until bleeding is no

longer audible.

5.

Close the cooling system and allow the

engine to warm up until the thermostat has

opened.

6.

Stop the engine and check the fluid level on

the transparent rear side of the expansion

tank; add more coolant if necessary.

If the vehicle is fitted with water cab heater
1.

Run the engine at idling speed.

2.

Switch on the cab heater, using the rocker

switch on the dashboard.

3.

Turn the heater temperature control knob in

the cab to the maximum "hot" setting.

4.

Switch on the heater fan.

5.

Set the rocker switch on the thermostat in the

cab to position 1.

Note:

Combustion will start after approximately

one minute.

6.

Allow the cab heater to operate for

approximately 15 minutes.

7.

Then check the coolant level.