DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual — part 1136

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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.

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5.2 DRAINING AND FILLING, ENGINE OIL

To prevent skin injury, avoid

unnecessary contact with the

drained oil.

Draining engine oil
1.

Ensure that the vehicle is standing on a flat

and level surface.

2.

Drain the engine oil at operating temperature

via the drain plug in the oil sump.

3.

Replace the drain plug sealing ring and

tighten the drain plug to the specified torque;

see "Technical data".

Filling, engine oil
1.

Fill the engine through the oil filler pipe (1)

with the specified quantity of engine oil; see

"Technical data".

2.

Check the engine oil level; see "Inspection

and adjustment".

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5.3 DRAINING AND FILLING COOLANT

In order to avoid damaging the

engine block, do not top up a warm

engine with cold coolant.

Coolant is a toxic fluid and must be

handled with care.

Protect skin and eyes.

Coolant is harmful to the

environment; after use, it should be

processed as industrial chemical

waste.

When the coolant is hot, there is

overpressure in the cooling system.

When removing the filler cap, allow

the overpressure to escape by first

loosening the filler cap one turn.

Draining the cooling system
1.

Turn the heater temperature control knob to

the maximum "hot" setting.

2.

Remove the cooling system filler cap.

3.

Collect the coolant. To do this, place a

suitable container under the drain point.

4.

Drain the cooling system at the radiator via

drain plug B.

5.

Flush the cooling system.

6.

Fit the drain plug (B).

Filling/venting 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 self-bleeding. Venting

will be audible during topping up. Continue

topping up until venting 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 coolant level

on the transparent rear side of the expansion

tank; add more coolant if necessary.

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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.

Check the coolant level again; top up with

coolant if necessary.

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