Bogie - Volvo FM Handbook

Bogie

Bogie lamp
The tag axle raise lamp is lit when:
• The bogie axle is lifted
• Load distribution between the drive axle and bogie
axle is changed
The bogie lift lamp lights when the load distribution
between the drive axle and bogie axle is changed.
The bogie lift lamp flashes when:
• The drive axle load has increased by 30% on
vehicles which have a bogie button with a spring
loaded lower position.
Lifting and lowering the bogie axle
Lifting the bogie axle
Set the bogie axle switch to the upper position.
The bogie axle raised lamp on the instrument panel
lights up and remains on as long as the switch is in the
upper position.
The lamp always flashes when the speed is below
30 km/h, axle load limits are exceeded and the
function is active.
The bogie axle will not lift if the pressure on the drive
axle exceeds the axle pressure limit.
Driving 159
Caution!
Lower the bogie when tipping
and when driving with a loaded
vehicle. Otherwise damage can
result as the maximum loading is
exceeded.
Bogie lift lamp
Note!
The rear suspension is raised 45 mm
when the switch is in the upper
position. The increase in height
means the vehicle's total height also
is increased. The offset height can be
adjusted at a Volvo workshop.
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