Daf LF.book - Peterbilt Motors Company

Inspections and Maintenance
CAB MAINTENANCE
In order to keep this quality as high as possible, during vehicle use, regular
maintenance should be carried out on the cab surfaces.
To prevent the formation of rust in box sections and other cavities, the cab is
protected with corrosion-inhibiting products (ML) in production.
Due to the setting of the structure, minor bare spots may develop in this
additional protective coating. For this reason, the manufacturer considers it
necessary to have further treatment carried out within a specific period
(consult the warranty manual) after the vehicle has been taken into service.
If this does not happen, the warranty will become invalid.
The relevant warranty conditions are listed in the warranty manual.
CLEANING
Cleaning the vehicle
Before the vehicle is cleaned, check for leaks in the engine, axles, gearbox, etc.
This is no longer possible after cleaning the vehicle and carrying out maintenance
work.
When a high-pressure cleaner is used, take special note of the following points:
- Make sure that the doors, windows and roof hatch are properly closed.
- Never spray directly on seals. There is a danger of them being forced open so
that water can penetrate or grease packed behind them is flushed away. This
may happen, for example, with the universal joint on the steering box. As a
result, the spider may seize so that the steering will jam.
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