Daf LF.book - Peterbilt Motors Company

Emergency repairs
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If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the cab must under
no circumstances be tilted without due precautions. The internal
mechanism of the lifting cylinder may have been damaged to such
an extent that the cylinder is no longer locked by the internal stop
washer. In that case there is a danger of the cab no longer being
held back and falling forward to the ground. Have your authorized
Service dealer check the tilting mechanism.
Make sure that there is no one in the cab. Also make sure there are
no loose objects inside the cab; this includes objects in the
refrigerator. Make sure there are no people immediately in front of
the cab.
Never work under the cab if the cab has not been tilted fully
forward.
Note:
If a cooler box/refrigerator has been fitted, it should be switched off and if necessary
unplugged before tilting (depending on the type). The cooler box/refrigerator should
remain switched off at least 30 minutes after the cab has been tilted back.
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