Paccar DAF CF, Driver Manual

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Warnings and safety regulations
Loading and unloading a coupled semi-trailer
Before loading or unloading a semi-trailer with a lifting axle, the driver must lower the
lifting axle. This prevents the lifting axle from dropping unexpectedly. If the axle
pressure permits this, the axle can be raised after coupling the semi-trailer.
Securing a vehicle (for example, on a ferry)
To secure the vehicle at the front, the towing eyes on both the left and right sides must
be used.
First turn in both towing eyes fully. Then turn back (maximum 180 degrees or half a
turn) so the pin is perpendicular to the cable or chain.
Never use the leaves of the rear suspension to secure the vehicle at the rear.
Winter conditions
During winter conditions, pay special attention to the following items, amongst others.
– Make sure (especially in mountainous areas) that winter tyres or snow chains are
installed on the vehicle.
– Before operating the windscreen wiper blades, check that the blades are not frozen
to the windscreen, otherwise they can be damaged. To prevent the blades freezing
to the windscreen, something can be placed between the blades and the
windscreen.
– If the tank has been filled up with winter diesel, allow the auxiliary heater to run on
the new fuel for half an hour. Make sure that all the old fuel is used up.
– When freezing, AdBlue expands more than plain water. If the vehicle is parked or
stored for more than 48 hours under conditions of minus 20°C or more, it is advised
not to fill the AdBlue reservoir to more than 75%. This is to avoid possible damage
to the AdBlue reservoir, for example.
Environment
Pollution constitutes a serious threat to the environment. To keep pollution to a
minimum, DAF recommends the following rules:
– Make sure that the vehicle is serviced regularly according to the instructions and
recommendations of DAF. A properly serviced vehicle helps to optimise fuel
economy and reduce the level of harmful constituents in the exhaust gases.
– If circumstances require maintenance work, observe the environmental protection
requirements.
When disposing of service products, do not dump, for example, used oil, fuel,
lubricants, hydraulic fluid, AdBlue or coolants in drains, sewers, landfills or on the
ground. This is illegal.
This also concerns all parts, for example, filters, that have been in contact with
service products. Dispose of empty containers, cleaning cloths and care products
in an environmentally responsible manner. Observe the instructions for care
products.
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