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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Ref.No. VOE21A1000083
English
Printed in Sweden
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Ref.No. VOE21A1000083 English Printed in Sweden...
  • Page 2 California Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. California Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals and other related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and other reproductive harm.

  • Page 3: Foreword

    L20B OPERATOR'S MANUAL Foreword Table of contents This operating instruction manual serves as a guide for the correct use and maintenance of your machine. It must always be kept with the machine. The recommendations for opera- tion, maintenance and the safety regulations must be thor-...
  • Page 4 Handing it over to a third party is prohibited. All documents are subjected to the copyright law. Become acquainted with the working capacity and the limits of your machine! Manufac- Volvo Compact Equipment GmbH & Co. KG turer: D-54329 KONZ-KÖNEN • Max-Plank-Str. 1 Serial-no.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Foreword ................1 Table of contents ............3 Presentation ..............5 General................... 5 CE-Sign, EMC Regulations ............ 7 Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) ........8 Identification plates..............9 Decals and stickers .............. 10 Technical data ..............13 Work values................
  • Page 6 Table of contents Special hydraulics............... 104 4. Hydraulic circuit electrically switchable......105 Manual inching function............106 Alphabetic register ..........107...

  • Page 7: Presentation

    For further information please contact the manufacturer or your dealer. Engine Volvo D3D C. E. is a four-cylinder four-stroke diesel in-line engine. Direct fuel injection with oil/air cooling. Power transmission Hydrostatic drive, fully controllable under load, also for reversing of direction (forward and reverse) and in all speed ranges.
  • Page 8 Presentation General Steering Central hydrostatic oscillating articulated steering with dampened side oscillation. Brakes Service brake: Drum brake on front axle, hydraulically actuated via inching brake pedal. Parking brake: mechanical activation front axle drum brake. Noise emission values Sound pressure level (LpA) determined acc. to ISO 6396 at the operator’s stand: ............

  • Page 9: Ce-Sign, Emc Regulations

    Presentation CE-Sign, EMC Regulations CE-Sign, EMC Regulations CE-Sign (Declaration of Conformity) (Applies only for machines, which are to be sold within the European Community) "The machine was awarded with a CE-Sign". This means that the machine fulfils the appropriate "General Health and Safety Requirements"...

  • Page 10: Roll Over Protection Structure (Rops)

    Presentation Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) Impermissible changes to the roll over pro- tection structure (ROPS) Do not perform any non-permitted changes to the roll over protec- tion structure (so-called ROPS) such as fastening of a fire extin- guisher or a radio antenna or similar equipment by welding.

  • Page 11: Identification Plates

    When ordering spare parts or in case of enquiries by phone and in correspondence model designations and product identification number must be specified. Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo Compact Equipment D-54329 Konz, Germany L 20B-P Model/Type Product L 20B V 170...

  • Page 12: Decals And Stickers

    Presentation Decals and stickers Decals and stickers Warning and information decals The driver must also be acquainted with and observe all warn- ing and information decals, which are attached to the wheel loader. – Stickers and decals, which are missing or have been damaged, must be immediately replaced.
  • Page 13 Presentation Decals and stickers 1 Caution sign - Operation and maintenance The instructions and warnings in the operating manual must be read carefully before using the machine for the first time. The tech- nical documentation can be found in the storage compartment to the right beside the driver's seat.
  • Page 14 Presentation Decals and stickers 7 Caution sign - Fuel See the lubrication table for the required grade. M300009A 8 Caution sign - Hydraulic oil See the lubrication table for the required grade. Important! If the hydraulic system is filled with biodegradable hydraulic oil from the factory (see sticker on filler neck) only the oil quality specified on the sticker must be used to fill up or M300010A...

  • Page 15: Technical Data

    Presentation Technical data Data Technical data with Z-kinematics and tires 12.0-18 Dimensions 4275 mm 1" 2050 mm 7" 300 mm 1" 2450 mm 0" 875 mm 9" 2980 mm 6" 3125 mm 2" 56 ° 45 ° 56 ° 65 ° 145 mm 6"...
  • Page 16 Presentation Technical data Engine: Engine Volvo Model D3D C. E. Engine power: SAE J1995 41.5 kW 56.5 hp SAE J1349 - DIN ISO 1585 39.9 kW 54.3 hp at engine speed 2300/min. 38.3 r/s Max. torque 180 Nm 132 lbf ft at engine speed 1700/min.
  • Page 17 Presentation Technical data Steering: Steering cylinders: one double acting steering cylinders Articulation angle - steering ± 38° Steering pump: Flow rate 25 l/min. 6.6 US gpm at engine speed 2300/min. 38.3 r/s Pressure relief setting 18.5 MPa 2680 psi Hydraulics: Hydraulic pump: Flow rate 52 l/min.
  • Page 18 Federal Standards. Customer assistance Volvo Construction Equipment wishes to assure that the Emission Control System Warranty is properly administered. In the event that you do no receive the warranty service to which you believe...
  • Page 19 The non-road engine is of conventional design and any local deal- er may perform the necessary non-road engine emission control maintenance defined in this manual. Volvo recommends that the purchaser use the service program for the non-road engine, known as Preventative Maintenance, includ- ing the recommended engine emission control maintenance.
  • Page 20 The diesel fuels recommend- ed for use in Volvo engines should meet ASTM designation: D 975 No. ID (C-B) or No. 2D (T-T); with a cetane level above 42 and sul- fur content not exceeding 0.5 percent by weight.

  • Page 21: Safety

    Safety Instructions for wheel loaders Safety Instructions for wheel loaders Each country has its own regulations. No matter under which working and local conditions you are working - private or pub- lic safety regulations of the respective country and the liabil- ity association must be strictly observed.

  • Page 22: General Instructions

    Safety General instructions General instructions Duties of the driver – Do not drive the machine if you feel ill or tired or if you have con- sumed alcohol or taken medicine. – Always climb onto or off the machine with your face towards the machine and use access steps and grips, always have both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand on the machine.
  • Page 23 Safety General instructions Driving on public roads - operation Note: The towing hitch at the rear end of the loader must not be used to tow a trailer. ATTENTION! For road travel and maintenance work the working hydrau- lics must be blocked against unintended actuation. M200004A Articulation lock When transporting the machine with a low loader or by railway the...

  • Page 24: Towing

    Safety Towing Towing – Preselect (forward/backward travel) "neutral position". – For towing loosen nuts (1) on the high pressure relief valves A and B and turn in screws (2) in until they are flush with the nut (1). – Retighten the nut (1). –...

  • Page 25: Transport

    Safety Transport Transport Fastening (lashing) the machine for trans- port During transport the articulated joint must be locked. Apart from that the machine must be lashed to the loading platform of the transport vehicle to secure it against turning over or rolling off. Caution sign - Lashing M200007A 1 Fastening eyes on front frame...
  • Page 26 Safety Transport...

  • Page 27: Indicators And Control Elements

    Indicators and control elements Operator's stand - control elements Indicators and control elements Operator's stand - control elements Before taking the machine into operation you should become acquainted with the location and function of all gauges and control elements. You should therefore thoroughly read these operating instructions. Your safety is concerned! M200009A 1 Multi function lever to lift/tip the bucket...

  • Page 28: Dashboard

    Indicators and control elements Dashboard Dashboard 1 Fuel level (reserve) 11 Headlights 2 Differential lock 12 Preheating 3 Hydraulic oil filter 13 Forward travel 4 Hydraulic oil temperature 14 Reverse travel 5 Battery charge control 15 Travel range gear "2" (rabbit) 6 Air filter gauge 16 Travel range gear "1"...
  • Page 29 Indicators and control elements Dashboard 1 Fuel level (reserve) The control light monitors the filling level in the fuel tank. When it lights up the tank still contains approx. 7 litres of fuel. The machine should then be refuelled to avoid air entering into the system. Filling capacity: see technical data.
  • Page 30 Indicators and control elements Dashboard 5 Battery charge control The control light monitors the charge condition of the battery. The control light goes out as soon as the engine is running. The control light lights up if the battery is not being charged. 6 Air filter control light The control light informs about the condition of the air filter.
  • Page 31 Indicators and control elements Dashboard 9 Hand brake The control light lights up when the hand brake is applied. When selecting a travel direction (forward/reverse) while the hand brake is applied, the warning buzzer will additionally sound. 10 Travel direction indicators The control light flashes when indicating to right or left, depending on position of the indicator switch.
  • Page 32 Indicators and control elements Dashboard 17 Fuel level gauge Shows the filling level in the fuel tank. If the pointer is in the red sector or the control light (1) lights up the machine needs refuel- ling. Filling capacity: see technical data. 18 Operating hour meter The operating hours of the wheel loader are shown in minutes and hours.

  • Page 33: Switch Bar

    Indicators and control elements Switch bar Switch bar M200030A 1 Fender light / travel light Two position switch. When actuated both function LED and symbol light green. Switch depressed = Fender lights and dashboard illumination switched on. This function can be switched on without ignition. Switch depressed again = Travel light switched on.
  • Page 34 Indicators and control elements Switch bar M200035A 5 Flashing beacon (optional equipment) When actuated both function LED and symbol light green. Switch depressed = Flashing beacon switched on. When switching the ignition off while the flashing beacon is on, the flashing beacon will stay on.

  • Page 35: Levers And Switches

    Indicators and control elements Levers and switches Levers and switches 11 Ignition switch The ignition switch is used for preheating and starting. Position "1" also supplies all day consumers. 12 Push button for hazard light This system is a precaution for a stopped wheel loader (break- down) or for the warning of other participant in traffic in unclear traf- fic situations.
  • Page 36 Indicators and control elements Levers and switches 14 Travel pedal With the drive pedal the travel speed is controlled via the engine speed. 15 Inch-braking valve The inch-braking pedal enables matching of the travel speed of the wheel loader to the current travel situation, independently from the position of the drive pedal.
  • Page 37 Indicators and control elements Levers and switches Heating - engine dependent 7 Blower switch, 3-steps 8 Temperature regulator Heating operation – Turn the temperature regulator (8) to the desired position. – Set the blower switch (7) to one of the three possible stages. –...
  • Page 38 Indicators and control elements Levers and switches Multi-function lever Lever 1 Driving and changing gear A Roll switch forward = "Forward travel" the control light lights up. B Roll switch backward = "Backward travel" the control light lights C Travel speed ranges 1 and 2 are selected when actuating the button.
  • Page 39 Indicators and control elements Levers and switches Lever 1 Working hydraulics Neutral A Lowering B Floating position (with notch) C Tipping back D Tipping forward E Lifting M200045A Lever 2 Locking (quick change equipment carrier) and special hydraulics Neutral F Unlocking G Locking (with notch) C Tipping back D Tipping forward...
  • Page 40 Indicators and control elements Levers and switches...

  • Page 41: Travel

    Travel What must be done before taking into operation? Travel What must be done before taking into operation? Fuel tank – The fuel tank should be filled at the end of each work day. This almost prevents the formation of any condensation water. –...
  • Page 42 Travel What must be done before taking into operation? Checking the brake oil level The brake oil level must reach the MAX mark on the compensation tank. If the brake oil level is below the MAX mark: – Open the tank cover (arrow). –...
  • Page 43 Travel What must be done before taking into operation? Measures before starting – Before starting to drive read the operating instructions and become thoroughly acquainted with them. – Before starting the engine walk around the machine and check for any leaks and damaged or loose parts which could cause damage.

  • Page 44: Starting The Engine

    Travel Starting the engine Starting the engine 0000 00 h M200053A – Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to posi- tion I. Control lights (5) for charging of battery and (7) for engine oil pressure must light up. –...
  • Page 45 Travel Starting the engine Warm-up instructions – Start the engine. – After a longer period of standstill and particularly at tempera- tures around or below the freezing point the wheel loader must be warmed up by running the engine at medium speed. –...
  • Page 46 Travel Starting the engine Starting the engine with immobilizer (option) Keyboard A Function LED (green) function of keyboard. - Lights for a moment when one of the keys is pressed. B Function LED (red) function of immobilizer. - Lights if the immobilizer is activated. - Flashes when the engine can be started.
  • Page 47 Travel Starting the engine Programming of access code for dealers, technical personnel (freely programmable). – Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to posi- tion "I". – Enter the secret code, press key (E) and enter the numerical value (6-digit) of your choice.
  • Page 48 Travel Starting the engine...

  • Page 49: Locking And Securing Of Attachments

    Travel Locking and securing of attachments Locking and securing of attachments ATTENTION! Before each ride, ensure that the attached device has been locked and secured. – Turn the cock valve on the attachment carrier to position (A). – Shift lever (2) backwards until the locking pins (D) protrude from the receiving bores of the working attachment for approx.

  • Page 50: Switching

    Travel Switching Switching ATTENTION! Always wear your seat belt. – Raise the bucket or other working attachment off the ground. Before starting to drive make sure that no persons are in the vicinity of the machine. – Once the engine is running and the control lights for engine oil pressure and battery charge condition have gone out select the desired travel range by actuating button (C).

  • Page 51: Charging

    Travel Charging Charging Gear "2" (rabbit) should generally be chosen. If max. travel speed is not desired (pushing, levelling work) and when driving down a gradient choose position "1" (turtle). Lever 1/lever 2 Working hydraulics Neutral A Lowering B Floating position (with notch) C Tipping back M200056A D Tipping forward...

  • Page 52: Attaching And Removing Attachments

    Travel Attaching and removing attachments Attaching and removing attachments Installation and removal of quick change working attachments without additional hydraulics Install the working attachment (e.g. bucket, load- ing fork etc.). – Drive the loader forward up to the working attachment. –...
  • Page 53 Travel Attaching and removing attachments Removing the working attachment – Lower the working attachment flat to the ground. – Turn the cock valve on the attachment carrier to position (A). – Start the engine. – Shift lever (2) forward, until the locking pins are fully retracted from the receiving bores in the working attachment.
  • Page 54 Travel Attaching and removing attachments A Cock valve in position "Open" B Cock valve in position "Closed" C Locating pin D Locking pin ATTENTION! Check whether the working attachment is properly locked and secured by actuating lever (1) from "Tipping back" fully to "Tipping".

  • Page 55: Differential Lock

    Travel Differential lock Differential lock To improve the traction of the machine on soft and slippery ground the differential lock, which works on all four wheels, can be engaged by depressing and holding button (E). ATTENTION! The differential lock must only be engaged when the machine is standing.

  • Page 56: Stopping And Parking The Machine

    Travel Stopping and parking the machine Stopping and parking the machine – Reducing the engine speed: Take your foot off the drive pedal (14). Taking your foot off drive pedal (14) does not only reduce the travel speed, but also brakes the wheel loader. When driving downhill the desired travel speed can be adjusted with the drive pedal and the inching brake pedal (15).

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance instructions Maintenance Maintenance instructions Thorough maintenance and care (as well as the repair of pos- sible faults) are the best prerequisites for a permanent availa- bility and low repair requirements. Before starting maintenance or repair work the machine must be parked on level ground, the working attachments lowered flat to the ground and the hydraulic system depressurized, i.e.
  • Page 58 Maintenance Maintenance instructions Cleaning the machine with a high pressure cleaner (with the engine shut down) Important! Before starting cleaning protect the electric equipment in a sufficient way. – Always disconnect the negative cable (-) from the battery before starting cleaning. It is not enough to just switch off the battery disconnecting switch.
  • Page 59 Maintenance Maintenance instructions – Replace the seat belt immediately if it shows signs of wear, damage or if it has been under load during an accident. – Do not leave any tools or other objects in the machine. – Reinstall all protective covering and guards before starting the engine.
  • Page 60 Maintenance Maintenance instructions Fire protection measures ATTENTION! Smoking and open fire is prohibited when refueling or when performing maintenance work on the fuel system. ATTENTION! Welding and grinding work should only be performed after M300055A the corresponding working area on the machine has been thoroughly cleaned.
  • Page 61 Maintenance Maintenance instructions In extremely inflammable working environments, such as saw mills, on sanitary landfill sites and similar the machine must be in a particularly clean condition. In such kind of working environ- ments suitable equipment against the formation of deposits and self-ignition should be installed (e.g.

  • Page 62: Tires

    Maintenance Tires Tires From the factory the machine may have been delivered with excessive tire pressure. Before starting to work with the machine for the first time you should therefore check and, if necessary adjust the air pressure in the tires according to the recommendations.
  • Page 63 Maintenance Tires Check the air pressure of the tires every 50 hours and correct it if necessary. – When checking the tire pressure the machine must be without load. – When inflating a tire with a multi-part rim you must make sure whether the loose ring sections are correctly positioned to each other, because a flying off ring can cause life threatening injury.

  • Page 64: Brake System

    Maintenance Brake system Brake system The brake system consists of the service brake and the parking brake system. All maintenance and repair work must only be carried out in official service centres. Inspection of brake linings Brake linings must be checked for wear every 500 operating hours.

  • Page 65: Windscreen Washer System

    Maintenance Windscreen washer system Windscreen washer system Windscreen wiper - wiper blades Check the condition of the wiper blades, replace if worn or dam- aged. Also replace the wiper blades if they leave stripes on the windscreen. Container - windscreen washer system The container for the windscreen washer system for „front/rear windscreens“...

  • Page 66: Toothed Belt

    Maintenance Toothed belt Toothed belt A visual examination of the toothed belt is no longer necessary. Replacement intervals for the toothed belt are every 5000 operating hours, but at the latest after 5 years, replacement must be performed by authorized personnel.

  • Page 67: Running-In Instructions

    Maintenance Running-in instructions Running-in instructions – During the first week all wheel nuts must be tightened every day, after this every 50 operating hours (tightening torque 290 Nm / 213 lbf ft). – After a wheel change the wheel nuts must also be tight- ened every day during the first week.

  • Page 68: Lubrication And Maintenance Plan

    Maintenance Lubrication and maintenance plan Lubrication and maintenance plan Pos. Pos. 1500h 1500h 1000h 1000h 500h 500h 100h 100h 0,3 mm 0.012 in. 0,5 mm 0.020 in. max. 100h 100h 500h 500h 1000h 1000h 1500h 1500h Pos. Pos. M200061A...
  • Page 69 Maintenance Lubrication and maintenance plan Pos. Measure Page Inspection Filling capacity work Order-No. Maintenance - general Tires ....... . . Brake system .
  • Page 70 Maintenance Lubrication and maintenance plan Lubrication chart Place of use Quality required viscosity at ambient temperature -20 -10 °C 32 50 104 122 SAE-KL °F API-specification CF-4/CG-4/CH-4 ACEA-specification E1-E3/96+ E4-98 Engine 10 W -40 15 W -40 5 W 30 (Synthetic) Travel/working API-specification...

  • Page 71: Maintenance Every 10 Operating Hours

    Maintenance Maintenance every 10 operating hours Maintenance every 10 operating hours Check the engine oil level – With the engine hood open the service points are easily acces- sible. – The machine must be parked horizontally. Pull the dipstick out (Fig.), wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth, reinsert it until it bottoms and pull it back out.
  • Page 72 Maintenance Maintenance every 10 operating hours Checking the oil level in the travel, working and steering hydraulics – The above mentioned assembly groups have a common oil household. – With the loading equipment lowered the bottom oil level inspec- tion glass must be filled, the top oil level inspection glass must not show any oil.
  • Page 73 Maintenance Maintenance every 10 operating hours Cleaning and changing the air filter Intensive cleaning: – Blow the cartridge out with dry compressed air (pressure not higher than 5 bar / 72.5 psi) from inside under an oblique angle until no dust can be seen anymore. –...
  • Page 74 Maintenance Maintenance every 10 operating hours Twin filter system (option) The service intervals depend on the dust in the air and can therefore not be determined precisely. Clean the filter or change the oil if the control light in the dash board lights up, or if clear dirt deposits are visible, but at lest once every year.
  • Page 75 Maintenance Maintenance every 10 operating hours Check the water separator in the fuel system ATTENTION! When working on the fuel system do not use open fire, do not smoke! – Before starting check for water and dirt in the inspection glass (arrow) and drain it off if necessary.
  • Page 76 Maintenance Maintenance every 10 operating hours Articulated joint - lubricating the bearings – Lower the working attachments. – The hydraulic system must be without pressure. – Clean the grease nipples before greasing. – Sufficient lubrication if grease emerges from the bearing. M200065A...

  • Page 77: Maintenance Every 100 Operating Hours

    Maintenance Maintenance every 100 operating hours Maintenance every 100 operating hours Lubrication of bearings on lifting kinematics, steering cylinders ATTENTION! When working in the danger area of the articulated joint the articulation lock must be applied. – Lower the working attachments. –...
  • Page 78 Maintenance Maintenance every 100 operating hours Checking the brake oil level The brake oil level must reach the MAX mark on the compensation tank. If the brake oil level is below the MAX mark: – Open the tank cover (arrow). –...
  • Page 79 Maintenance Maintenance every 100 operating hours Checking the cooling system for engine and travel hydraulics, clean if necessary – The contamination of the cooling system depends on the place where the engine is used. – The risk of contamination is increased by oil and fuel residuals on the engine.

  • Page 80: Maintenance Every 1000 Operating Hours

    Maintenance Maintenance every 1000 operating hours Maintenance every 1000 operating hours Change the engine oil Oil change intervals – The oil change intervals depend on the use of the wheel loader and the quality of the lubrication oil. – If the oil change intervals are not reached within a year, the oil change must be performed at least 1x year.
  • Page 81 Maintenance Maintenance every 1000 operating hours Changing the oil filter Slacken the lubrication oil filter cartridge with a filter wrench and unscrew it. ATTENTION! Hot oil: Danger of scalding! Catch running out oil and dispose of environmentally M300069A together with the filter cartridge. –...
  • Page 82 Maintenance Maintenance every 1000 operating hours Check the V-belts – Examine the entire circumference of the V-belt for damage. – Replace damaged V-belts. – With new V-belts check the V-belt tension after a running time of 15 minutes. – To check the V-belt tension use the V-belt tension measuring gauge (29 02691).
  • Page 83 Maintenance Maintenance every 1000 operating hours Change the fuel filter cartridge ATTENTION! When working on the fuel system do not use open fire, do not smoke. – Loosen and unscrew the fuel filter cartridge with the filter wrench. ATTENTION! M200070A Catch running out oil and dispose of environmentally together with the filter element.
  • Page 84 Maintenance Maintenance every 1000 operating hours Water separator - fuel system changing the filter element ATTENTION! When working on the fuel system do not use open fire, do not smoke. M200071A ATTENTION! Catch running out oil and dispose of environmentally together with the filter element.
  • Page 85 Maintenance Maintenance every 1000 operating hours Checking, if necessary adjusting the valve clearance – Check the valve clearance only when the engine is cold. – Remove the cylinder head cover. – Check the valve clearance (1) between rocker arm (2) and valve (3) with a feeler gauge (6) (it must be possible to push the feeler gauge in against a slight resistance).

  • Page 86: Maintenance Every 1500 Operating Hours

    Maintenance Maintenance every 1500 operating hours Maintenance every 1500 operat- ing hours Change the oil in the front axle Planetary drive and differential have a common oil house- hold. Note: Oil change interval every 1500 operating hours, but at least once every year.
  • Page 87 Maintenance Maintenance every 1500 operating hours Oil change in rear axle with splitter gear The splitter gear is flanged to the rear axle and has a common oil houshold with the axle. Note: Oil change interval every 1500 operating hours, but at least once every year.
  • Page 88 Maintenance Maintenance every 1500 operating hours Change the hydraulic oil filter The control light (3) in the dash board monitors the hydraulic oil filter. The filter element must be changed: M200199A – if the control light (3) lights up at operating temperature of the hydraulic oil.
  • Page 89 Maintenance Maintenance every 1500 operating hours Changing the hydraulic oil Note: Oil change interval every 1500 operating hours, but at least once every year. Change the hydraulic oil filter and the breather valve with every hydraulic oil change. – Disassemble the hydraulic oil filter. –...
  • Page 90 Maintenance Maintenance every 1500 operating hours...

  • Page 91: Electrical System

    Maintenance Electrical system Electrical system Safety regulations Work on the electrical system must only be performed by spe- cially trained persons and by using the specified tools and testing equipment. The engine must be shut down and the battery disconnected before attempting work in the electrical system of the machine.
  • Page 92 Maintenance Electrical system Battery The battery (1) is located on the right hand side in the engine com- partment. The battery is maintenance-free and environmentally friendly. Its double cover with acid separator does not allow any acid mists to escape to the outside. ATTENTION! Keep sparks and open fire away from the battery! DANGER OF EXPLOSION...
  • Page 93 Maintenance Electrical system Charging the battery ATTENTION! During the charging process oxyhydrogen will develop inside the battery. A short circuit, an open flame or sparks in the vicinity of the battery can cause an explosion. The charging current must always be interrupted before remov- ing the charging clamps.
  • Page 94 Maintenance Electrical system Relays and fuses Central electrics (CE) The relays and fuses for the central electrics (CE) are located behind the service door on the right hand side (arrow). The indicat- ing label "fuse assignment" is located on the inside of the service door.
  • Page 95 Maintenance Electrical system Fuses 10 A Engine shut down 7.5 A Dimmed headlight, left 7.5 A Dimmed headlight, right 7.5 A Fender light, left 7.5 A Fender light, right 7.5 A Full headlight, right – full headlight control 20 A Heating blower 10 A Socket, 1-pole...
  • Page 96 Maintenance Electrical system Relays and fuses Engine compartment Relays and fuses are located in the engine compartment on the left hand side. Note: Use only fuses of specified capacity (Ampere rating). Risk of damage or burning of the printed circuit board! Relay F100 Preheating time control...

  • Page 97: Attachments - Optional Equipment

    Attachments - optional equipment Road sweeping machine Attachments - optional equipment Road sweeping machine – When using the equipment on public roads, make sure that the type approval for the attachment of a road sweeping machine has been entered into the vehicle registration and that you have a special approval from the registration office.

  • Page 98: Loading Fork (Fork Lift Attachment)

    Attachments - optional equipment Loading fork (fork lift attachment) Loading fork (fork lift attachment) With attached loading fork the wheel loader must not be used in public traffic. – Use only fork lift attachments which have our approval for this machine.

  • Page 99: Clam Bucket

    Attachments - optional equipment Clam bucket Clam bucket The clam bucket is a multi-function bucket. It is most suitable for all different types of earth moving operations as well as for levelling, scraping and gripping. A Loading B Scraping C Levelling D Gripping Operation Installation of clam bucket, see "Installation and removal of quick...

  • Page 100: High Tipping Bucket

    Attachments - optional equipment High tipping bucket High tipping bucket The high tipping bucket is a combination of carrier and bucket. Dur- ing tipping the carrier acts like an extension of the lifting frame, thereby providing a high tipping height. During loading and trans- port the bucket is tipped back between the carrier and the bucket body is almost in the same position as a normal bucket, so that there are almost no disadvantages with respect to ripping power,...

  • Page 101: Scrap Bucket

    Attachments - optional equipment Scrap bucket Scrap bucket The scrap bucket is most suitable for the loading of light metal scrap, e.g. aluminium scrap, tinplate and similar bulky material. Operation Installation of scrap bucket, see "Installation and removal of quick change attachment equipment with auxiliary hydraulics".

  • Page 102: Clamshell Bucket

    Attachments - optional equipment Clamshell bucket Clamshell bucket The clamshell bucket is most suitable for loading bulky material, e.g. biological waste, tree branches, bulky refuse as well as for manoeuvring the shredder machine. Operation Installation of clamshell bucket, see "Installation and removal of quick change attachment equipment with auxiliary hydraulics".

  • Page 103: Side Tip Bucket

    Attachments - optional equipment Side tip bucket Side tip bucket The side tip bucket is suited to all possible earth movements such as the filling up of service trenches, without major turning manoeu- vres. Operation Attach the side tip bucket. See "Attaching and removing rapid- change attachment with auxiliary hydraulics".

  • Page 104: Universal Fork With Hydraulic Gripper

    Attachments - optional equipment Universal fork with hydraulic gripper Universal fork with hydraulic grip- The universal fork is most suitable for the loading and transport of e.g. biological waste, tree branches, hay, manure and similar bulky materials. Operation Installation of universal fork, see "Installation and removal of quick change attachment equipment with auxiliary hydraulics".

  • Page 105: Load Hook On Bucket Back

    The permissible effective load depends on the machine size, bucket type and machine configuration and can be requested from Volvo upon submission of the data referred to above. Due to the machine construction the effective load must never exceed 1100 kg / 2425 lbs.

  • Page 106: Special Hydraulics

    Attachments - optional equipment Special hydraulics Special hydraulics Special hydraulics at front, electrically switchable "Up/Down" This function enables the operation of hydraulic quick change attachment equipment such as clam bucket, grab bucket, tree clamp etc. with only one lever (1), i.e. without having to change over to lever (2).

  • Page 107: Hydraulic Circuit Electrically Switchable

    Attachments - optional equipment 4. Hydraulic circuit electrically switchable 4. Hydraulic circuit electrically switchable This function enables the operation of two hydraulic quick change attachment units with two independent hydraulic functions such as road sweeping machine hydraulically slewable or clamp fork with rotation drive.

  • Page 108: Manual Inching Function

    Attachments - optional equipment Manual inching function Manual inching function The manual inching function offers the possibility to adapt the travel speed of the wheel loader to the application, independently from the position of the drive pedal. Operation Turn the rotating inching valve (arrow) to the left hand end stop (open = no drive).

  • Page 109: Alphabetic Register

    Alphabetic register Alphabetic register Instructions for wheel loaders ......19 Jump starting with a spare battery ....... 91 Adjustment of manual throttle ......106 Lashing ..............23 Air filter ............70 Lever ..............33 Alphabetic register ..........107 Lifting kinetics ............75 Articulated joint - bearings ........74 Lifting the machine ..........
  • Page 110 Alphabetic register Ref.No. VOE21A1000083 English Printed in Sweden Volvo, Konz...

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