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PUB 20050173-N 2023.12 English
A25G, A30G
Serial number
322001-329999, 332001-339999, 342001-349999,
352001-359999, 722001-729999, 732001-739999,
742001-749999, 752001-759999,
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 PUB 20050173-N 2023.12 English A25G, A30G Serial number 322001-329999, 332001-339999, 342001-349999, 352001-359999, 722001-729999, 732001-739999, 742001-749999, 752001-759999, OPERATOR'S MANUAL volvoce.com...
  • Page 3: Foreword

    Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may result in machine damage. NOTE! It is used to highlight information for installing, use, or maintenance that is important but is not safety-related. PUB 20050173-N The original language is English. Original instructions. 2023.12 Copyright © 2023, Volvo Construction Equipment. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4   Foreword Get to know the capacity and limits of your machine!
  • Page 5: Identification Numbers

    Enter the identification number of the machine and the components below. The number should be stated when contacting the manufacturer and when ordering spare parts. The position of the plates is shown on page 30 . Manufacturer Volvo Construction Equipment Carl Lihnells väg SE-36341 Braås Sweden...
  • Page 6 Proof of compliance is confirmed by the provision of an EU declaration of conformity. The declaration is issued by Volvo Construction Equipment for each individual machine. This EU declaration also includes attachments manufactured by Volvo Construction Equipment. The documentation is a valuable resource which should be kept safe and retained for at least ten years.
  • Page 7 Foreword   Compliance marking and directives Compliance marking and directives EU Machinery Directive, 2006/42/EC The directive is the main regulatory framework that sets out the criteria for meeting the "Essential Health and Safety Requirements" for machinery. The regulatory framework covers, for example, steering, brakes, access routes, visibility, cab structure, sound levels, EMC characteristics, etc.
  • Page 8   Foreword Compliance marking and directives Compliance marking and directives The next page shows a copy of the DoC (= EU declaration of conformity for machines (IIA)), and on the following page is a copy of the DoI(= EU declaration of conformity for incorporation of partially completed machines (IIB)).
  • Page 9: Compliance Marking And Directives

    Foreword   Compliance marking and directives 1 Model applicable to machine supplied. 2 Engine output applicable to machine supplied. 3 Representative sound pressure applicable to machine supplied. 4 Guaranteed sound pressure applicable to machine supplied. 5 Product identification number applicable to machine supplied.
  • Page 10   Foreword Compliance marking and directives 1 Model applicable to machine supplied. 2 Engine output applicable to machine supplied. 3 Product identification number applicable to machine supplied.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Information and safety decals ........... 32 Instrument panels ..........41 Instrument panel, left ............42 Instrument panel, centre ............ 45 Display unit ................ 51 Volvo Co-Pilot ..............107 Instrument panel, right ............. 123 Other controls ............126 Controls ................126 Cab .................. 143 Operator comfort .............
  • Page 12   Table of contents Safety when servicing .......... 269 Service position ............... 270 Before service, read ............272 Preparations before service ..........274 Fire prevention ..............285 Handling hazardous materials ......... 291 Handling line, tubes and hoses ........296 Maintenance ............297 Lubrication and service chart ..........
  • Page 13: Abbreviations

    Abbreviations   Abbreviations Glossary of Abbreviations This chapter contains abbreviations and acronyms which are used in the operator's manual and listed with a short explanation. Abbreviations Explanation Aftertreatment Control Module Control unit for exhaust gas aftertreatment ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials A standardisation organisation for testing and materials.
  • Page 14 Variable Geometery Turbo Variable geometry turbo V1170508 Volvo A25G 6×6 is a 3-axle articulated hauler with suspension, a load capacity of 25 tons (28 sh. tons), and a load volume of 15.3 (540 ft ). The machine has 4–wheel drive with automatic engagement of the longitudinal differential locks and 6–wheel...
  • Page 15   engagement of the longitudinal differential locks and 6–wheel drive (6x6). The differential locks can also be engaged manually. Intended use The basic machine is off-road and intended for use outdoors for earth moving above ground. It operates with sustained performance up to an altitude of 2000 metres (6600 ft) above sea level and at an ambient temperature of between -25 °C (-13 °F) and 45 °C (113 °F).
  • Page 16 AdBlue®/DEF-tank. For information on ordering AdBlue®/DEF (only applies to USA- market): - Volvo CE Customer Support: 1-877-823-1111 (office hours) - www.volvoce.com (outside of office hours) For information on ordering AdBlue®/DEF (other markets), contact an authorized dealer.
  • Page 17   Exhaust aftertreatment system Engines equipped with diesel particulate filter (DPF) The engine features an exhaust aftertreatment system (EATS) that consists of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) which reduces particles, and a selective catalytic reduction system (SCR) which reduces the content of nitrogen oxide (NO ).
  • Page 18   Located on the left side in the cab above the circuit board. Handles information for the operator via the instruments, information display unit, warning lights, and instruments. - ECC Located in the cab on the right side under the under gear selector.
  • Page 19   Brakesystem Engine brake Depending on setting of switches, the engine brake is available to reduce wear of the brakes. Service brakes The service brake is operated hydraulically. All wheel axles are provided with sealed, wet multi-disc brakes with external oil cooler.
  • Page 20   Safety harness anchor points (Optional equipment) The machine may be equipped with safety belt attachment points. There is one on each side of the cab. For further information, see 278 . page V1231275 1 Rear-view mirror arch 2 Safety harness anchor points  ...
  • Page 21   - The level should be between the MIN. and MAX. lines in the measuring range when the ambient temperature and oil temperature are approx. 20 °C (68 °F). - If the ambient temperature and oil temperature are lower, the oil level will still be between the MIN.
  • Page 22   Hydraulic oil The level glass is located behind the cab, on the machine's left side. Low or normal level is also shown on the information display, see 62 and an alarm is generated at low level, see page 98 . page The hydraulic oil level is best to read off before the machine is used.
  • Page 23 Volvo Construction Equipment; or 2 The modification has been approved in writing by the Engineering Department for the relevant product line at Volvo Construction Equipment. Hydraulics The hydraulic system has five hydraulic pumps of piston pump type, with endless variable displacement.
  • Page 24 The machine is equipped with software systems that register and store various types of information. The information can be transferred to Volvo to be used for product development purposes and when troubleshooting. Stored information includes, among others, travel speed, fuel consumption, and various temperatures.
  • Page 25   The purpose of the rotating beacon is to indicate the prescence of a machine and to warn other road users or persons nearby. The rotating beacon can be lowered and is installed on the cab's spill guard. The rotating beacon emits an orange light. V1187582 1 Rotating beacon 2 Seatbelt indicator, external...
  • Page 26   Body height extension for light material (Optional equipment) It is possible to equip the machine with body extensions in order to transport light material. The body extensions are attached directly to the ordinary load body and while it is mounted, only light material may be transported in the load body.
  • Page 27   Tool kit (Additional options) The toolbox is located under the battery cover on the cab's left side. A number of standard tools are delivered with the machine. V1090686 1 Tool box  ...
  • Page 28   V1163930 Standard tools Hose for inflating tires Combination wrench 13 mm for secondary lowering of load body Air pressure gauge for checking tire pressure Combination screwdriver Handle Grease gun Socker for lowering and removing underbody skid Wrench plates. Alternative 1. Socket 17 mm Alternative 2.
  • Page 29: Communication Equipment, Installation

    Communication equipment, installation   NOTE! This optional equipment requires Volvo Co-Pilot to operate. Tyre pressure monitoring system or TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) is an information system for checking the tyre pressure and temperature. The system comprises: - pressure sensors on the tyre valves - a receiver on the outside of the cab The receiver is linked to the Volvo Co-Pilot.
  • Page 30 Communication equipment, installation   The surface between the mounting bracket for the aerial and the point of attachment must be free from dirt and oxide. Apply corrosion protection to the surfaces after installation so that good galvanic contact is maintained. Make sure that cables which may cause interference are separated from those that may be subjected to interference.
  • Page 31: Safety Components

    Safety components   Safety components Genuine Volvo spare parts guarantee the best service life, reliability, and safety for the machine and operator. If reliable and purpose-built parts are not used, your safety, health, and the machine's function may be compromised. Contact your dealer and state the machine's model designation/serial number (PIN- number) when ordering spare parts.
  • Page 32: Product Plates

    Product plates   Product plates The illustration and text below show the product plates that should be found on the machine. When ordering spare parts and when making enquiries by telephone or correspondence, the model designation and Product Identification Number (PIN) should be stated. 1, 9 V1136808 1 The data plate is located on the left side of the tractor unit's...
  • Page 33 Product plates   - assembled 2 The machine's serial number is stamped into the frame on the left side of the tractor unit, by the steering joint. 3 The drive axles' serial numbers are located on the axle housing. 4 The dropbox's serial number is located at the front, on its right side.
  • Page 34: Information And Safety Decals

    Information and safety decals   Information and safety decals The machine operator should know and pay attention to the warnings and information on decals and plates. Decals may differ depending on the machine and the market. The decals must be kept clean so that they can be read. Replace damaged, overpainted or missing decals and plates immediately.
  • Page 35 Information and safety decals   6, 46 3, 21, 4 21, 26, 7, 9 33, 55 8, 9, 30 39, 45 23, 27 20, 22 6, 42 11, 16, 25, 55 50, 51 28, 29 22 53, 58 10, 19, 49 56 38 7, 9 V1232769...
  • Page 36 Information and safety decals   16929639 V1185992 2. Avoid aiming water jets at sound absorbents Spare part number North America: 16929638 16846343 1. Attaching point for lashing Spare part number China: 16315803 Spare part number: 16846343 Spare part number, all other markets: 16929639 km/h A25/A30 16934667...
  • Page 37 Information and safety decals   16934539 16901361 V1195752 V1185996 9. WARNING! Do not lean in under raised load body 10. WARNING! Before connecting start cables, read the unless it is blocked Operator's Manual Spare part number North America: 16929625 Spare part number North America: 16929621 Spare part number, all other markets: 16934539 Spare part number, all other markets: 16901361 V1086552...
  • Page 38 25. Mineral oil for warm climate Spare part number: 11411924 Spare part number: 15079569 27. WARNING! Only use Volvo coolant VCS – read the Operator's Manual 26. The air conditioning system is filled with R134a. Spare part number North America: 16902967...
  • Page 39 375 kPa (54.5 psi) 425 kPa (61.5 psi) 54656534 V1223859 35. Tyre pressure 33. Brake cooling oil Spare part number A25G: 54656534 Spare part number: 15042783 Spare part number A30G: 54656542 WARNING SPRING UNDER PRESSURE, REFER TO OPERATORS AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR THIS...
  • Page 40 Information and safety decals   V1186011 V1186012 NOTE! Only North American market. NOTE! Only North American market. 38. Disconnect the steering joint lock before moving the 39. Do not use flammable gas in the air intake. Risk of machine fire. Spare part number: 16929628 Spare part number: 16929629 V1186013...
  • Page 41 Information and safety decals   47. Strobe light and sound 48. Extinguishing agent tank decal Fire Suppression System (Optional equipment) Fire Suppression System (Optional equipment) Spare part number: 15126353 Spare part number: 15149324 49. Manual activation 50. Inner activation button Fire Suppression System (Optional equipment) Fire Suppression System (Optional equipment) Spare part number: 15126559...
  • Page 42 Information and safety decals   V1179124 NOTE! Only North American market. V1171137 55. Brake cooling oil level/hydraulic oil level 56. Meets Canadian EMC-requirements Spare part number: 16912118 Spare part number: 12833278 163901370 V1186068 55278219 57. WARNING! Rotating parts V1232767 Spare part number North America: 16929622 58.
  • Page 43: Instrument Panels

    Instrument panels   Instrument panels NOTE! Do not operate the machine until you are thoroughly familiar with the positions and functions of the various instruments and operating controls. Read through this Operator's Manual thoroughly - your safety is involved!    V1149533 Left instrument panel Right instrument panel...
  • Page 44: Instrument Panel, Left

      Instrument panels Instrument panel, left Instrument panel, left MIRRORS V1091705 V1167932 Electrically controlled rear-view mirrors Rotating beacon (optional equipment) ('power mirrors') (optional equipment) Headlights Dimmer Electrically heated rear-view mirrors (optional Front work lights (optional equipment) equipment) Timer function for engine and cab heater (optional Rear work lights (optional equipment) equipment) 1.
  • Page 45 Instrument panels   Instrument panel, left 3. Front work lights (optional equipment) NOTE! Work lights must be off when operating on public roads. The switch has three positions and controls the front work lights on the cab's upper edge. Switch, upper part pressed in = work lights on. Switch in middle position = automatic work lights.
  • Page 46   Instrument panels Instrument panel, left 8. Timer function for engine and cab heater (optional equipment) Timer function for engine and cab heater is used to activate the diesel-powered engine and cab heater. Warming can be activated directly or pre-set with the timer function. For more information about the timer function and engine and cab 139 .
  • Page 47: Instrument Panel, Centre

    Instrument panels   Instrument panel, centre Instrument panel, centre Instrument panel, centre At start all control lights come on for a few seconds. If any of these lights do not turn on when the ignition key is turned to operating position (1), the light is defective or there is a malfunction in the electrical system.
  • Page 48   Instrument panels Instrument panel, centre 1 High beams The indicator light is on when the high beams are activated, see 126 . page   2 Rotating beacon (optional equipment) The light is on when the rotating beacon is activated. See page 176 .
  • Page 49 Instrument panels   Instrument panel, centre 11 ATC (Automatic Traction Control) disengaged The indicator light is on when the ATC (Automatic Traction Control) function is deactivated. V1091805   12 Load and dump brake The indicator light is on when the load and dump brake is 190 .
  • Page 50   Instrument panels Instrument panel, centre 17 Speedometer The speedometer shows the machine's current ground speed and is graded between 0 up to 80 km/h (0 - 50 mph). km/h V1091834   18 Direction indicator, left The control light indicates left direction indicator. The light flashes when the lever is moved downward, see section Controls on page 126 .
  • Page 51 Instrument panels   Instrument panel, centre 22 Direction indicator, right The control light indicates right direction indicator. The light flashes when the lever is moved upward, see section Controls on page 126 .   The operator is informed of failure of the direction indicator's bulb with a warning on the information display unit, see section 51 .
  • Page 52   Instrument panels Instrument panel, centre 26 Accumulator pressure in tractor unit's brake circuit Shows brake accumulator pressure in the tractor unit's brake circuit. V1091888  ...
  • Page 53 When the ignition is turned to position 1, the electronics start and the control light test is run. Start display is shown on the information display unit with a rotating Volvo logo. This sequence takes a few seconds. Thereafter the electronics are ready for engine start and the start key can be turned to start position (position 2).
  • Page 54   Instrument panels Display unit Operating display 53 ). There are several versions of operating display (see page When electronics start is finished, the operating display that was shown last before the electronics were turned off is shown. V1095258 Example of operating display before Quarter 2, 2019  ...
  • Page 55: Display Unit

    Instrument panels   Display unit SETUP SELECT    V1091529 Engine Transmission Hydraulics Axles/Brakes Electrical system Machine information Vehicle messages Service Settings Cycle information The key is used to go back to the previous display figure and to acknowledge alarms. Key to scroll up in menu. V1069847 Key to scroll down in menu.
  • Page 56   Instrument panels Display unit 1 An clock is shown in the upper field of the operating display when the machine is running. 14:59 2 The hauler is always shown in the operating display. This display can also show, for example, if differential locks are engaged or if the load body is up.
  • Page 57 Instrument panels   Display unit 9 The symbol for Cruise Control (applies to machines with this 248 ). function) is shown when it is activated (also see page 14:59 km/h 15 °C    V1202371 Alternative operating display 1 applies to machines with Cruise Control  ...
  • Page 58   Instrument panels Display unit Operating display 2 Operating display 2 shows the same information as operating 14:59 display 1. In addition, the following is shown; 1 Load unit's angle indicator (inclination), sideways Up to 33% of alarm value at increasing angle Below to 30% of alarm value at decreasing angle V1169862...
  • Page 59 Instrument panels   Display unit Symbol field In the symbol field the different symbols that are shown in the 14:59 display figure can be lit up. The symbols have the following meaning: 1 time for service 2 vehicle message available 3 preheating or afterheating is activated 4 extra hydraulics activated (Hauler chassis) (see under 10 %...
  • Page 60   Instrument panels Display unit Differential locks Differential locks are engaged automatically or manually. Operating display 1 and 2 show if the differential locks are engaged or disengaged. All differential locks are engaged. 14:59 19 l/h 15 C V1201225 1 All differential locks  ...
  • Page 61 Instrument panels   Display unit Load body position 14:59 The true position of the load body is shown. When the function max. dump height is activated, a line is shown above the load body. Float mode is indicated by showing the load body using white lines.
  • Page 62   Instrument panels Display unit Load weighing (Additional options) Loading in progress. The load in the dump body is shown 14:59 animated. No load indicator light is on, which means that the machine's load weight is below 75% of max. load weight. 5.8 l/h 15 t 15 C...
  • Page 63 Instrument panels   Display unit Conditions for load weighing are not fulfilled. All load indicator 14:59 lights are on. 15 C V1201387     ...
  • Page 64   Instrument panels Display unit Information Information about the machine's status is obtained by pressing each function on the keypad for the information display unit (see 52 ). page Each function group consists of one or more display figures or menus.
  • Page 65 Instrument panels   Display unit - Oil level — shows current status for oil level; normal or low. For example, when the machine has just been started and there has not been enough time to read off the oil level, the text Not read is shown by the bar diagram.
  • Page 66   Instrument panels Display unit Hydraulics   The menu is shown after pressing the hydraulics key. Hydraulics - Oil temperature — shows current status for oil temperature; normal or high. - Oil level — shows current status for oil level; normal or low. Oil temperature - Max.
  • Page 67 Instrument panels   Display unit Electrical system   This menu is shown after pressing the electrical system key. Electrical system - Voltage — shows status for system voltage; low, normal, or high. Voltage - Rear work-light — automatic rear work lights can be set under 67 .
  • Page 68   Instrument panels Display unit Service   The menu is shown after pressing the service key. Service This menu shows information about the next service interval, tests, and load calibration. Next Service Tests Weight calibration   - Next Service — this sub-menu shows information about service.
  • Page 69 Instrument panels   Display unit - Clock options — format for display of real-time is set here. Settings Alternatives are 12–hour or 24–hour display. Date xxxxxxxx - Date format — format for display of date is set here; day– month–year, year–month–day, or month–day–year. Time xx:xx - Display help texts —...
  • Page 70   Instrument panels Display unit Engine Operating speed Set rpm   4 Set desired rpm with the arrow keys on the keypad. Engine 5 Confirm the setting and close the sub-menu with the SELECT- key. Operating speed xxxx rpm Activating/deactivating differential lock from start (From quarter 2, 2019) see page  ...
  • Page 71 Instrument panels   Display unit Activating/deactivating max. dump height   When max. dump height is set to ON the max. dump height that was set earlier will be activated automatically. Hydraulics 1 Press key 3 Hydraulics. 2 Scroll down in the hydraulics menu with the arrow keys until Max.
  • Page 72   Instrument panels Display unit Activating/deactivating hard load body stop   1 Press no. 3 Hydraulics. Hydraulics 2 Scroll down in the hydraulics menu with the arrow keys until the text beside the load body symbol under Hard body stop is highlighted.
  • Page 73 Instrument panels   Display unit Setting date   1 Press key no. 9 Settings, to open the setup menu. Settings 2 Highlight the date in the setup menu by scrolling with the arrow Date XXXXXXXX keys. Time xx:xx 3 Press the SELECT-key to highlight the first part of the date (may be year, month, or day depending on set date format, see Language xxxxxx...
  • Page 74   Instrument panels Display unit Setting time/clock   1 Press key no. 9 Settings. Settings 2 Scroll down with the arrow keys until the time is highlighted. Date xxxxxxxx Time XX:XX Language xxxxxx Units xxxxxx Clock options xxxx Date format xxxxxx Display help texts Deactivation body heat...
  • Page 75 Instrument panels   Display unit Setting units   1 Press key no. 9 Settings. Settings 2 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight the text to the right of Date xxxxxxxx "Units". Time xx:xx 3 Press the SELECT-key to change unit system. Possible choices are;...
  • Page 76   Instrument panels Display unit Setting date format   1 Press key no. 9 Settings. Settings 2 Scroll down in the setup menu with the arrow keys until Date Date xxxxxxxx format is highlighted. Time xx:xx 3 Open the sub-menu by pressing the SELECT-key. Language xxxxxx Units...
  • Page 77   Display unit Activating/deactivating load body heat   For permanent dismantling and removal of load body heating, Settings contact an authorized Volvo dealer. Date xxxxxxxx 1 Press key no. 9 Settings. Time xx:xx 2 Scroll down in the setup menu until the text “Deactivation body heat”...
  • Page 78   Instrument panels Display unit Error codes In the event of an alarm requiring action from an authorized workshop, reporting the error code is recommended. To access the error code, click on SELECT the keypad on the information display unit. SETUP SELECT V1091529...
  • Page 79 Instrument panels   Display unit Alarm screens warnings, general Warnings Actions 1 Stop the machine immediately, safely and in the nearest appropriate location. 2 Contact an authorized workshop. V1092474 Low steer pressure    1 Stop the machine immediately, safely and in the nearest appropriate location.
  • Page 80   Instrument panels Display unit Warnings Actions 1 Reduce the speed. 2 If the alarm recurs after action, contact an authorized workshop. V1087627 Engine overspeed 1 Fill with engine oil to correct level. See page 2 If the alarm recurs after action, contact an authorized workshop. V1087628 Low oil level engine 1 Stop the machine immediately, safely and in the nearest appropriate...
  • Page 81 Instrument panels   Display unit Alarm screens warnings engine, charge air pressure Warnings Actions 1 Stop the machine immediately, safely and in the nearest appropriate location. 2 Contact an authorized workshop. V1088297 High boost pressure    1 Stop the machine immediately, safely and in the nearest appropriate location.
  • Page 82   Instrument panels Display unit Warnings Actions 1 Park safely 2 Top up with AdBlue®/DEF, see page 3 If the alarm recurs after action, contact an authorized workshop. V1132842 Park safely AdBlue emptyFull derate soon 1 Top up with AdBlue®/DEF, see page 2 If the alarm recurs after action, contact an authorized workshop.
  • Page 83 Instrument panels   Display unit Alarm screens warnings engine, DPF Warnings Actions 1 Stop the machine safely in the nearest appropriate location. 202 . 2 For information, see page 3 Contact an authorized workshop V1088273 Check DPF-system DPF-system failure    Full derate active 1 Stop the machine immediately, safely and in the nearest appropriate location.
  • Page 84   Instrument panels Display unit Alarm screens warnings, electrical system Warnings Actions 1 Contact an authorized workshop. ECU network comm. interrupt Alarm screens warnings, power transmission Warnings Actions 1 Stop the machine immediately, safely and in the nearest appropriate location. 2 Contact an authorized workshop.
  • Page 85 Instrument panels   Display unit Warnings Actions 1 Stop the machine immediately, safely and in the nearest appropriate location. 2 Contact an authorized workshop. V1087655 Low transmission oil pressure The transmission requests action:    1 Reduce the speed. 2 If the alarm recurs after action, contact an authorized workshop. V1088237 Reduce speed Alarm screens warnings, brakes...
  • Page 86   Instrument panels Display unit Warnings Actions 1 Stop the machine immediately, safely and in the nearest appropriate location. 2 Contact an authorized workshop. V1088314 Brake system failure 1 Stop the machine immediately, safely and in the nearest appropriate location. 2 Contact an authorized workshop.
  • Page 87 Instrument panels   Display unit Warnings Actions 1 Contact an authorized workshop. V1088301 Tip lever failure 1 Stop the machine immediately, safely and in the nearest appropriate    location. 2 Contact an authorized workshop. V1088317 Body movement 1 Contact an authorized workshop. V1088317 Dump system failure Alarm screens, check...
  • Page 88   Instrument panels Display unit Alarm screens check, general Check Actions 1 Contact an authorized workshop to book a service. V1087641 Time remaining XXX h Next service, interval XXXX h 1 Engine switched off with emergency stop, reset the knob to be able to restart.
  • Page 89 Instrument panels   Display unit Check Actions 1 Check the instruction manual for the optional equipment for information. See also page V1200721 Radar not functional (Additional options)    1 Release the accelerator pedal 2 Activate the diff locks V1211264 Release accelarator pedal Uncontrolled wheel slip Alarm screens check, engine Check...
  • Page 90   Instrument panels Display unit Check Actions 1 Work carefully and contact an authorized workshop when appropriate. V1087623 High crankcase pressure 1 Work carefully and contact an authorized workshop when appropriate. V1087623 Engine failure 1 For information, see page V1088203 Automatic Engine shutdown 1 Wait 5 min.
  • Page 91 Instrument panels   Display unit Alarm screens check engine, turbo Check Actions 1 Work carefully and contact an authorized workshop when appropriate. V1088237 Turbocharger compressor outlet temperature    1 Work carefully and contact an authorized workshop when appropriate. Turbo charger failure 1 Work carefully and contact an authorized workshop when appropriate.
  • Page 92   Instrument panels Display unit Check Actions 1 Contact an authorized workshop. V1087633 Fuel filter clogged 1 Contact an authorized workshop. V1092513 Fuel injection system failure Alarm screens check engine, charge air pressure Check Actions 1 Work carefully and contact an authorized workshop when appropriate. V1088297 Low boost pressure 1 Work carefully and contact an authorized workshop when appropriate.
  • Page 93 Instrument panels   Display unit Alarm screens check engine, regeneration Check Actions 1 Park the machine in a fireproof area. Apply the parking brake. 2 Start regeneration. V1088 269 Park soon Parked regeneration needed    1 Park the machine in a fireproof area. 2 Apply the parking brake.
  • Page 94   Instrument panels Display unit Check Actions 1 Park the machine in a fireproof area. Apply the parking brake. 2 Start regeneration. V1088 269 Parked regeneration required. Derate active 1 Work carefully and contact an authorized workshop when appropriate. V1088273 Exhaust aftertreatment fault Alarm screens check engine, AdBlue®/DEF NOTE!
  • Page 95 Instrument panels   Display unit Alarm screens check engine, SCR Check Actions 1 For information, see page 201 . 2 Contact an authorized workshop. V1132842 Check SCR-system SCR-system failureDerate soon    201 . 1 For information, see page 2 Contact an authorized workshop. V1132842 Check SCR-system SCR-system failureDerate active...
  • Page 96   Instrument panels Display unit Check Actions 202 . 1 For information, see page 2 Contact an authorized workshop V1088273 Check DPF-system DPF-system failure Derate active 202 . 1 For information, see page 2 Contact an authorized workshop V1088273 Check DPF-system DPF-system deactivated Derate soon 202 .
  • Page 97 Instrument panels   Display unit Check Actions 1 Check the light. 2 If the light is not working, contact an authorized workshop. V1088342 Direction indicator failure    1 Work carefully and contact an authorized workshop when appropriate. V1087642 ECU Network Reduced comm. TEST 1 Tech Tool is connected to the machine by a qualified technician.
  • Page 98   Instrument panels Display unit Check Actions 1 Work carefully and contact an authorized workshop when appropriate. Reduced shift function 1 Work carefully and contact an authorized workshop when appropriate. V1139159 ATC failure 1 Avoid driving in ATC mode. 2 Work carefully and contact an authorized workshop when appropriate. V1139159 ATC Long actuation time 1 Contact an authorized workshop when appropriate.
  • Page 99 Instrument panels   Display unit Check Actions 1 For information, see page 337 . 2 If the alarm recurs after action, contact an authorized workshop. V1087750 Brake cooling oil level low    1 Work carefully and contact an authorized workshop when appropriate. V1087660 High brake pressure 1 Check at next stop.
  • Page 100   Instrument panels Display unit Check Actions 1 Follow the instructions. See page 2 If the alarm recurs after action, contact an authorized workshop. V1116615 Brake test deniedFunctions time out 1 Follow the instructions. See page 2 If the alarm recurs after action, contact an authorized workshop. V1116615 Brake test deniedSignal error Alarm screens check, suspension...
  • Page 101 Instrument panels   Display unit Alarm screens check, hydraulic system Check Actions 1 Reduce the speed! 2 Stop the machine with the engine running. 3 Wait until the temperature has reached a normal level. 4 If the fault persists, contact an authorized workshop. V1087673 High hydraulic oil temp.
  • Page 102   Instrument panels Display unit Alarm screens, information A green alarm display indicates a deviation. The buzzer emits a short signal and the green central warning light is activated on the instrument panel. V1091874 The alarm can be acknowledged with the ESC-key. Green alarm display  ...
  • Page 103 Instrument panels   Display unit Alarm screens information, engine Information Actions 1 Information text, no action necessary. V1136472 Engine power temporarily restored    1 Information text, no action necessary. V1136472 Full engine power temporarily restored 1 Information text, no action necessary. V1242577 Full engine power temporarily restored Alarm screens information engine,...
  • Page 104   Instrument panels Display unit Alarm screens information, power transmission Information Actions 1 Before starting, place gear selector in neutral V1209393 Gear selector not in neutral Alarm screens information, brakes Information Actions 1 Wait until the parking brake is released. V1088259 Low brake pressure P-brake not released 1 Follow the instructions.
  • Page 105 Instrument panels   Display unit Information Actions 1 Disengage the differential lock 2 Start load calibration. See page Weight calibration failed Diff. lock engaged    1 Operate on a ground surface without major inclines. 2 Start load calibration. See page Weight calibration failed Too large inclination 1 Check that the accumulator pressure is normal.
  • Page 106   Instrument panels Display unit Vehicle messages, retrieving 1 To get information about the error code, press key 7 Vehicle messages. 2 The menu “Vehicle messages” is shown with all active messages in chronological order. Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired vehicle message.
  • Page 107 Instrument panels   Display unit Power transmission xx42xx-xx Transmission, hydraulic xx46xx-xx Drive axles xx43xx-xx Transmission, mechanical Brakes xx52xx-xx Brake system, hydraulics xx59xx-xx Brakes, miscellaneous xx55xx-xx Parking brake Steering    xx64xx-xx Steering angle sensor xx85xx-xx Cab interior xx87xx-xx Temperature/Climate control system Hydraulics xx91xx-xx Working hydraulics and servo system...
  • Page 108   Instrument panels Display unit The engine can be restarted up to 15 minutes after it was turned Too many wrong codes. Time to next off without having to enter the code. attempt: 08:37...
  • Page 109: Volvo Co-Pilot

      Volvo Co-Pilot Volvo Co-Pilot Volvo Co-Pilot Volvo Co-Pilot is the platform for software applications. NOTE! Different applications may have specific system requirements. Check the system requirements with the application’s supplier, and check whether these requirements are met with the dealer for the machine.
  • Page 110 2 Turn off the electric power with the battery disconnector switch. 3 Remove the three adjusting bolts. 4 Suport Volvo Co-Pilot with one hand. 5 Disconnect the wire harnesses from the back of the Volvo Co- Pilot. V1197710 1 Adjusting bolts 2 Connectors  ...
  • Page 111 Instrument panels   Volvo Co-Pilot 6 Loosen the bolts and remove the cover (2) on the back of Volvo Co-Pilot.    V1171962 1 Attaching bolts 2 Cover plate   7 Install the Mini SIM-card. 8 Install the cover. 9 Turn on the electric power with the battery disconnector switch.
  • Page 112   5 Install the Mini SIM-card. 6 Install the cover. 7 Reconnect the leads on the back of Volvo Co-Pilot. 8 Turn on the power. 9 Turn on the ignition. 10 If the SIM-card is protected by a PIN-code, wait until the message box for the PIN-code is shown and then enter the code in Volvo Co-Pilot.
  • Page 113 Clean the display and the casing using a soft cloth/rag and a cleaning agent approved for screens. Co-Pilot login    When Volvo Co-Pilot starts for the first time after 12 hours, or if the last user has logged out, the login display is shown. V1202254 Login display...
  • Page 114 4 Shortcut to add new operator profile and user. See page 5 Click on the symbol and the user is logged out. If Volvo Co-Pilot is started before 12 hours have elapsed and the user is logged in, the last used application is opened.
  • Page 115 1 Action centre access (swipe down/double click) Help centre (Manuals) 2 Status field (not visible when action centre is open) 8 User profiles 3 Software application area (program area) Light intensity (swipe to adjust) 4 Volvo Co-Pilot-settings 10 Information messages...
  • Page 116 Co-Pilot settings Access to settings for Volvo Co-Pilot is found in the Action centre. 1 Open the Action centre via the screen's status bar. V1192122...
  • Page 117 Co-Pilot, connectivity settings Connectivity In Connectivity the user can select and enter the internet and mobile network. It is also possible to see if Volvo Co-Pilot is connected to any network. NOTE! Before using connection services, local or via satellite, check the responsibility based on local regulations and provisions.
  • Page 118 6 If the connection succeeds: Connection status is shown at the bottom of the page. Press OK 7 If the connection fails: If Volvo Co-Pilot is unable to connect to the Internet, this image is shown. Press OK then follow the instructions below. NOTE!
  • Page 119 Instrument panels   Volvo Co-Pilot Co-Pilot settings, software update Volvo Co-Pilot software can be updated online via OtA (Over the Air) 1 Press Software update and then OtA update 2 The system checks if there are any updates 3 Follow the instructions...
  • Page 120 The function's principle is exactly the same, but there is no need for a local base station. Corrections using NTRIP requires: - An Internet connection to Volvo Co-Pilot. SIM-card installed and correction data received by the 3G-antenna. - A user account with an NTRIP-transmitter.
  • Page 121 Instrument panels   Volvo Co-Pilot Co-Pilot settings, operator profiles Add, remove, and edit operator profiles.    V1236837 1 Operator profiles Adding an operator profile V1202064 1 Add operator profiles Press the plus key (+) to add a profile.
  • Page 122   Instrument panels Volvo Co-Pilot V1236838 Enter the profile name, specify whether a password (6 digits) is to be requested and whether the operator should be logged in automatically. Then press OK to save. Forgotten passwords can be reset by a service technician.
  • Page 123 - Display format: 12-hour or 24-hour format    Co-Pilot settings, about tablet The About screen contains: - Software and firmware specifications - Machine chassis ID and Volvo Co-Pilot serial number - Network status - Sensor information - Software license information - Version information for installed applications...
  • Page 124 To access Help center open Action centre on the screen's Status bar click on V1211715 1 Action centre 2 Help center Manuals Digital Manuals are available in Volvo Co-Pilot Help center, which also contains tools for remote support (if applicable). Documents Remote Support V1236832...
  • Page 125 Instrument panels   Instrument panel, right Instrument panel, right SETUP    SELECT 24 V STOP r / min V1225081 New design SETUP SELECT 24 V STOP r / min V1205930 Previous design 1 Keypad for information display unit With the keypad it is possible to choose the view or function desired on the information display unit on the middle instrument 45 .
  • Page 126: Instrument Panel, Right

      Instrument panels Instrument panel, right 2 Emergency stop NOTICE Risk of machine damage. Using the emergency stop can damage the machine systems. Use the emergency stop only in emergency situations. In all other situations, use the ignition switch to stop the machine. The emergency stop button stops the engine immediately when it 204 .
  • Page 127 Instrument panels   Instrument panel, right 6 Increased engine speed (optional equipment) Switch, upper part pressed in = increased rpm on. r / min Switch, lower part pressed in = increased rpm off. The operating (working) rpm control is engaged if the following conditions are met: - The function operating (working) rpm is activated from the service display unit (service panel) or authorized service tool.
  • Page 128: Other Controls

      Other controls Controls Other controls Controls V1149534 Controls, steering shaft Accelerator pedal Retarder pedal Control panel Differential locks and 6-wheel drive Display, automatic greasing system (optional equipment) 136 ) (See page Service socket, authorized service tool Service socket, automatic greasing system (optional equipment) Steering wheel adjustment Panel, climate control system (see Climate control...
  • Page 129: Controls, Steering Shaft

    Other controls   Controls 1 Controls, steering shaft Headlight high-low beam switch Control up = Headlight flasher Middle position = Low beams Control down = High beam V1087772   Control, direction indicators Lever forward = Right direction indicators Lever backward = Left direction indicators V1087769  ...
  • Page 130: Differential Locks And 6-Wheel Drive

      Other controls Controls 3 Differential locks and 6-wheel drive ATC (Automatic Traction Control) provides automatic control of the longitudinal differential locks' engagement and disengagement. All differential locks and 6x6-drive are engaged by pressing and holding down the foot control (display is shown on the information 51 ).
  • Page 131: Control Panel

    Other controls   Controls 8 Control panel    V1200801 Cruise Control Parking brake Gearshift lockout (shift inhibitor) Load and dump brake Gear selector Hoist lever ATC and longitudinal differential lock/6-wheel drive Engine brake / Downhill Speed Control Options...
  • Page 132   Other controls Controls 8.1 Cruise Control The button activates and changes selected speed. Press the upper part (+) of the switch to set the speed to the current speed. Adjusting the speed up in steps of 5 km is done with a quick click. Fine-tuning of the speed in steps of 1 km is done by holding down V1200752 the upper part of the switch for one second.
  • Page 133 Other controls   Controls 8.4 ATC (Automatic Traction Control) and longitudinal differential lock/6-wheel drive 186 . See also ATC (Automatic Traction Control) on page The upper part of the switch = longitudinal differential lock and 6- wheel drive, engagement and disengagement The upper part of the switch is a 'rocker switch'.
  • Page 134   Other controls Controls (Proximity Detection System (PDS), interface) Switch for disengaging Proximity Detection System (PDS), interface V1201818   8.6 Parking brake Switch, upper part pressed in = parking brake applied. Switch, lower part pressed in = parking brake released. Applying 1 Place the gear selector control to neutral.
  • Page 135 Other controls   Controls 8.8 Dump lever The tipper control has five positions: Position 1 Lowering position with hold function Position 2 Lowering position. This position has a rocker function (spring-return action), must be held in position by hand Position 3 Hold/float position Position 4 Dumping position Position 5 Dumping against hard stop NOTE!
  • Page 136   Other controls Controls When the engine brake is activated, an engine brake active symbol appears on the display panel. NOTE! The engine brake should not be activated in slippery road conditions. For machines with Downhill Speed Control With Downhill Speed Control the switch has a rocker position. By pressing the rocker switch it is possible to select which one of Engine brake and Downhill Speed Control that is active.
  • Page 137 Other controls   Controls Power socket Under the instructor's seat there is a 24 V socket for voltage feed. V1149163    1 24 V socket   Voltage converter (Additional options) A 20 A voltage converter provides voltage feed to the radio and 12 V socket in the overhead panel.
  • Page 138   Other controls Controls If the machine is equipped with inlet for cab heater, there is a 230 V socket under the instructor's seat. V1149166 1 230 V socket   Automatic lubrication system (Optional equipment) Display The display for the automatic greasing system is located on the A- 126 .
  • Page 139 Other controls   Controls Display figure Explanation Shown when the ignition is turned on. The lines turn on and off, which gives the illusion that the figure rotates on the display. The symbol indicates that the display communicates with the pump control unit.
  • Page 140   Other controls Controls Fire suppression system (Additional options) Control panel Plastic cover Only open the plastic cover when there is a need for manual activation via the control panel, since the tamper seal will be broken. Manual activation Hold in the button for 2 seconds to activate the sprinkler system when fire is indicated.
  • Page 141 Other controls   Controls Inner activation button NOTE! When the inner activation button is activated, the following steps 1–3 always take place. Step 4 only takes place if fire is detected. The following takes place when the machine is being operated, the parking brake is released, and the inner activation button is activated: 1 The main electric power is turned off...
  • Page 142   Other controls Controls Activate the display by pressing any one of the four keys. V1162215 1 Reverse 2 Display 3 Forward 4 Confirm 5 Finish   Setting clock 1 Select the Settings option in the menu using the Back and Forward keys.
  • Page 143 Other controls   Controls Heat ON 1 Press the Confirm key for less than 2 seconds. 2 Set the operating time with the Back and Forward keys. Confirm with the Confirm key. 3 Press the Finish key for less than 2 seconds to deactivate the function.
  • Page 144   Other controls Controls Entrance lighting (Optional equipment) The cab step (entrance) lighting is located on the hydraulic tank's framework and lights up the left side's cab steps as well as the ground underneath. This makes it easier for the operator to enter and exit the machine safely in the dark.
  • Page 145 There are two versions of the monitor/display available. Monitor with Rear vision system or Volvo Co-Pilot display as part of Haul Assist. Maintenance NOTE!   ...
  • Page 146   Other controls When this setting menu is activated, an LED-light is on up to the right of button 2 except when setting ABC is shown. To exit the adjusting position, press in button 5. 3. Contrast Press the button once to enter contrast adjustment mode. Use the plus and minus buttons to adjust the contrast.
  • Page 147: Cab

    Camera settings Set video channel Rear vision display Volvo Co-pilot If the machine is equipped with Volvo Co-Pilot the back-up camera image will be displayed on it. The back-up camera is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged. It is also possible to choose to have the back-up camera on the screen without reverse gear being engaged.
  • Page 148   Other controls Haul Assist, View selector Use the symbol View selector in the project list for Haul Assist to choose between different views: - Full screen view for a function - Two views side-by-side vertically with two selected functions V1211535 1 Haul Assist, View selector  ...
  • Page 149    tyre valves. The receiver is linked to the Volvo Co-Pilot connected sensor network which sends signals from the pressure sensors. The sensors are powered by an internal battery which limits the sensors' life.
  • Page 150   Other controls Tyre status If a status deviation occurs and Volvo Co-Pilot is used for another app, a warning message will appear. V1224613 When the message from the tyre pressure monitoring system appears, open the app and check the values.
  • Page 151 Other controls   Tyre pressure monitoring system, settings    V1224692 1 Units, allows you to change the unit for the pressure and temperature. 2 Activate or disable audible warnings. 3 Menu for setting the recommended tyre pressure, see page 4 Menu for linking the sensor ID to the tyre position, see page 5 Advanced settings 6 Information about the software licences and application version.
  • Page 152   Other controls Tyre pressure monitoring system, pressure setup V1224715 The target value for the front or rear axle tyre pressure must be indicated in accordance with the tyre pressure table. See page 419 or in accordance with the tyre manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Page 153 If a sensor error occurs, the sensor can be disabled by deleting the 12-digit number in the input field. NOTE! For the value to be correctly saved Volvo Co-Pilot must be restarted. This is done by switching off the machine using the key after entering the settings.
  • Page 154   Other controls Tyre pressure monitoring system, advanced settings 1 Temperature alert 2 Pressure alert setup Temperature alert The tyre temperature warnings have two alarm levels for high temperatures.
  • Page 155 Other controls   Pressure alert setup    The tyre pressure warnings have two alarms levels for high and low pressure. The warning threshold values are set as a percentage of the tyre pressure's target value.
  • Page 156: Operator Comfort

      Other controls Operator comfort Operator comfort Operator seat The operator's seat meets the standards according to EN ISO 7096:2008. In brief, this means that the seat is designed in the best possible way to minimize the whole-body vibrations to which the operator is exposed when operating the machine.
  • Page 157 When replacing the seat, the new seat has to have correct damping capacity and be approved by Volvo. NOTE! In order for Volvo to certify and guarantee the operator seat's and the floor's strength the prescribed holes in the floor plate must be used when installing the seat.
  • Page 158   Other controls Operator comfort Operator' seat Grammer (optional equipment), adjusting The operator's seat is available with a lap-type seatbelt or three- point seatbelt. The illustration shows the operator's seat with a three-point seatbelt. Operator's seat Grammer is also available in a version used for certain special cabs.
  • Page 159 Other controls   Operator comfort Ride-on instructor The instructor's seat is located on the right side in the cab, behind the operator's seat. It is intended to enable an instructor to ride temporarily in the machine to instruct and train the operator so that the operator can operate and handle the machine in an optimal way.
  • Page 160   Other controls Operator comfort When the operator uses the setbelt a green light is activated on the roof. NOTE! The equipment cannot be combined with the optional equipment XXL. V1183211 1 Green light for the external seatbelt indicator   Seatbelt XXL (Additional options) Seatbelt XXL is a non-roller, extra long belt with the seatbelt...
  • Page 161 Other controls   Operator comfort Alternative exit Alternative exit from the machine is possible through the split side window in front of the B-pillar on both right and left side of the cab. Alternative exit is indicated by a decal. In an emergency, these windows can be broken with the hammer.
  • Page 162   Other controls Climate control system Climate control system Heating and ventilation system General Keep the door closed. Direct the air flow away from unprotected skin. Panel, climate control system The control panel for heating and ventilation is positioned under the left instrument panel.
  • Page 163 Other controls   Climate control system Cab heat timer/cab ventilation timer (optional equipment) Cab heat timer/cab ventilation timer is a function that helps the operator to maintain a comfortable cab temperature when the machine is off. The cab can be ventilated for max. two hours and heated for max. one hour.
  • Page 164: Climate Control System

      Other controls Climate control system 4. Temperature control 1 Max. heat 2 Selecting desired temperature 3 Max. cooling V1093237 4. Temperature control   5. Air distribution control 1 automatic control, 2 air blown out through nozzles by the floor, 3 air blown out through nozzles by the floor and through the instrument panel's ventilation nozzles, 4 air blown out through the instrument panel's ventilation...
  • Page 165 Other controls   Climate control system   Climate control system, adjusting The instructions below are basic recommendations. Experienced climate in the cab is individual. That is why every operator should learn to set and control the climate control system for the best possible work environment in the cab, i.e., the right temperature without a draught.
  • Page 166   Other controls Climate control system In damp weather Start the air conditioning in humid weather to avoid mist on the windows. Before turning off the air conditioning, increase the temperature slightly to prevent mists forming on the windows. Short rain showers Do not switch off the air conditioning during short rain showers, as the windows may mist up when the air conditioning stops.
  • Page 167: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions   Operating instructions This chapter contains rules which must be followed in order to operate the machine safely. However, these rules are to be followed in conjunction with laws or other national regulations applicable to road safety and labour welfare. Alertness, judgement and respect for applicable safety regulations are conditions for avoiding risk of accidents.
  • Page 168   Operating instructions Mirrors Mirrors, folding in and folding out The machine's mirrors are important for safe operation. It is of the utmost importance that they are correctly adjusted and intact. NOTE! When the machine is transported the mirrors should be folded in to prevent damage.
  • Page 169 Operating instructions   Visibility requirements Machines intended for the EU meet the visibility requirements (field of view) needed for CE-marking, according to the machine directive 2006/42/EC. Machines for other markets meet the standard ISO 5006 "Earthmoving machinery – Operator’s field of view". The tests were conducted on stationary machines with standard equipment and standard attachments.
  • Page 170 FS-system, the suspension system should be in normal position/operating position. V1184824 Close-up visibility boundary according to ISO 5006 (thick line) A25G/A30G A35G/A40G/A45G A 1.5 m (59.1 in) 1.5 m (59.1 in) B 1.0 m (39.4 in) 1.0 m (39.4 in) C 1.5 m (59.1 in) 2.5 m (98.4 in)
  • Page 171 Operating instructions   Front mirror Using the front mirror, check that you have as good visibility as possible directly in front of the engine hood. If not, adjust the mirror until good visibility is obtained, see figures.    V1162851...
  • Page 172   Operating instructions Rear-view mirrors Using the rear-view mirrors, check that you have as good visibility as possible towards the machine's tires and load body sides, and with as wide angle as possible. If not, adjust the rear-view mirrors until good visibility is obtained, see figures. V1162850 Upper rear-view mirrors...
  • Page 173 Operating instructions      V1162848 Lower wide-angle mirrors...
  • Page 174   Operating instructions Back-up (reverse) camera (Standard or optional equipment depending on market) Check in the back-up camera's display screen for good visibility backwards. The back-up camera should be centred sideways and be focused on the area closest under and behind the load body. The load body or tires should not restrict visibility.
  • Page 175 Operating instructions   Use of a position indicator NOTE! Before use, take care to check the function on level ground and with the machine straight. When using, it is important to look in the upper rear-view mirrors in order to get the correct marking. If the wrong re-view mirror is used, the distance to the dump edge is increased.
  • Page 176   Operating instructions of the type 'white noise', the audible signal adapts to the ambient noise. Therefore the signal may be of varying loudness, depending on the noise level of the surroundings. Trailer hitch (Additional options) The trailer hitch is used to tow small trailers. For weight 440 .
  • Page 177 Operating instructions   Safety rules when operating Safety rules when operating Operator's obligations WARNING Risk of fatal accidents. Unauthorised persons within the work area around the machine could lead to serious crushing injury. • Clear all unauthorised personnel from the working area. •...
  • Page 178: Safety Rules When Operating

      Operating instructions Safety rules when operating If possible leave the machine in position. Only take necessary action so as to reduce the effect of damage, especially personal injuries. Avoid action which may make an investigation more difficult. Wait for further instructions from the site management. Operator safety Always use the seatbelt.
  • Page 179 Operating instructions   Safety rules when operating Travelling on public roads As machine operator you are considered to be a road user. Therefore you are required to know and follow local regulations and national traffic rules. Before any on-road operation, check the local regulations and national road legislation to ensure that the machine may be operated on public roads.
  • Page 180   Operating instructions Safety rules when operating If the machine is operated (operator-dependent activation of sprinkler system): 1 If possible, park in a fireproof location. As an alternative, raise the plastic cover for the Fire Suppression System's control panel and activate the system. Then move the machine to a fireproof location.
  • Page 181 Operating instructions   Safety rules when operating Power lines, minimum clearance DANGER Risk of electrocution Working near or making contact with overhead power lines may lead to electrical flashover and electrocution. Always keep the minimum clearance from overhead power lines.  ...
  • Page 182   Operating instructions Safety rules when operating Keep all persons away from the machine whenever it is close to power lines. Do not allow persons to touch the machine or its load before it is confirmed to be safe. When a machine is in contact with an overhead line, do not allow anyone to come near or touch the machine.
  • Page 183: Measures Before Operating

    Operating instructions   Measures before operating Measures before operating The daily machine check should be done before operating, see 313 .   ...
  • Page 184: Starting Engine

      Operating instructions Starting engine Starting engine NOTE! The machine's battery disconnector (main switch) is activated when the ignition is turned from position 0. NOTICE Run the engine at low idling speed for at least half a minute after start. This is to ensure the lubrication of the turbocharger. If the machine is equipped with theft protection, see page 105 .
  • Page 185 Operating instructions   Gear shifting Gear shifting WARNING Risk of fatal accident. The machine can begin to move. Never leave the machine with the engine running unless gear shift lever is in the N (neutral) position and the parking brake applied. The transmission has six forward gears with automatic direct drive clutch (lock-up), neutral position, and two reverse gears.
  • Page 186   Operating instructions Gear shifting Controlled braking OptiShift controls braking as long as the braking force is greater than other active braking forces; brake pedal, retarder pedal, and Downhill Speed Control. with OptiShift active, braking is controlled with the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 187: Gear Shifting

    Operating instructions   Gear shifting Engine Over-speed Protection If there is a risk of the engine overspeeding, an upshift is made to the next higher gear, regardless of the position of the gear selector and the gearshift inhibitor.   ...
  • Page 188   Operating instructions Differential locks Differential locks ATC (Automatic Traction Control) The machine is equipped with ATC (Automatic Traction Control) which means that 4–wheel drive and 6-wheel drive are controlled automatically when the function is activated. ATC is the machine's basic mode and should be used as much as possible.
  • Page 189 Operating instructions   Differential locks The upper part of the switch is a 'rocker switch'. Press the switch to engage 6-wheel drive. Press the switch a second time to disengage 6-wheel drive. Engagement and disengagement can take place while operating regardless of travel speed.
  • Page 190: Differential Locks

    When operating with anti-slip devices (snow chains), 6-wheel drive should not be engaged. NOTE! Volvo does not recommend use of snow chains. If snow chains are still installed despite this, it shall be done in consultation with the snow chain's manufacturer. It is important that snow chains are installed correctly since the space is limited and the machine can be damaged in case of incorrect installation.
  • Page 191: Steering

    Operating instructions   Steering Steering The steering system is a self-compensating, hydromechanical system. NOTE! If warning low steering pressure appears in the information display, stop the machine immediately and contact a qualified workshop. V1092474 Warning low steering pressure Secondary steering  ...
  • Page 192   Operating instructions Braking Braking NOTE! The service brake's and retarder's performance can be reduced if the brake cooling oil temperature becomes too high. If the machine generates a warning for high brake cooling oil temperature, reduce speed or stop the machine until the oil temperature is back to a normal value.
  • Page 193 Operating instructions   Braking On the condition that the engine brake has been activated with the switch, the engine brake is engaged when the accelerator pedal is 14:59 let up completely and it is disengaged if the accelerator pedal is pressed down.
  • Page 194: Braking

      Operating instructions Braking Parking brake When the parking brake is applied, it is not possible to engage a gear. The parking brake should be adjusted when needed. Contact an authorized workshop. V1115448 Switch parking brake   Emergency brake NOTE! If the parking brake is applied when the machine is moving it is subjected to abnormal wear.
  • Page 195 Operating instructions   Exhaust aftertreatment system Exhaust aftertreatment system Regeneration WARNING Risk of burns. Engine and exhaust system components get very hot and can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with engine compartment covers, engine components and exhaust system until the engine is cooled down. NOTE! Some smoke may come out of the exhaust pipe during regeneration of the aftertreatment system.
  • Page 196   Operating instructions Exhaust aftertreatment system The control light for HEST (High exhaust temperature) is on during parked regeneration. The operator can cancel the regeneration by pressing the regeneration switch. V1083542 Control light HEST (High exhaust temperature), regeneration in progress  ...
  • Page 197 Operating instructions   Exhaust aftertreatment system Alarms that require special actions Alarms that require special actions Figure and text on information display Alarm level Action Warning - buzzer sounds 1 Park the machine in a - red central warning fireproof area. Apply the - engine performance is parking brake.
  • Page 198: Exhaust Aftertreatment System

      Operating instructions Exhaust aftertreatment system Alarms that require special actions Figure and text on information display Alarm level Action Check - buzzer sounds 1 Start regeneration at the - amber central warning earliest opportunity. V1136475 Regeneration cancelled Derate soon Check - buzzer sounds 1 Park the machine.
  • Page 199 Operating instructions   Exhaust aftertreatment system Alarms that require special actions Figure and text on information display Alarm level Action Inform - green central warning 1 Continue normal use. 2 Start regeneration when the system is warmed up. V1088268 Regeneration not possible System not warmed up Inform - green central warning 1 Reduce engine speed.
  • Page 200   Operating instructions Exhaust aftertreatment system Emission compliance The aftertreatment system is monitored by diagnostic systems in the control units to ensure reduced emissions. If the system does not meet the emission requirements, it should not be possible to use the machine for work as usual. This takes place by a reduction of engine power (derate).
  • Page 201 Operating instructions   Exhaust aftertreatment system Exhaust aftertreatment system, alarms requiring special actions NOTE! The text on the information display unit will show ”AdBlue®” in machines for the European market and “DEF” in machines for the US market. AdBlue®/DEF level, monitoring Display figure Alarm level Action...
  • Page 202   Operating instructions Exhaust aftertreatment system AdBlue®/DEF quality, monitoring Display figure Alarm level Action Replace AdBlue - buzzer sounds 1 Contact an authorized - amber central warning workshop. activated - fixed symbol V1126376 Wrong AdBlue quality Derate soon Replace AdBlue - buzzer sounds 1 Contact an authorized - amber central warning...
  • Page 203 Operating instructions   Exhaust aftertreatment system SCR system failure, monitoring Display figure Alarm level Action Check SCR-system - buzzer sounds 1 Contact an authorized - amber central warning workshop. activated - fixed symbol V1126376 SCR-system failure Derate soon Check SCR-system - buzzer sounds 1 Contact an authorized - amber central warning...
  • Page 204   Operating instructions Exhaust aftertreatment system DPF system failure, monitoring Display figure Alarm level Action Park safely - buzzer sounds 1 Stop the machine safely in the - red central warning nearest appropriate location. activated 2 Contact an authorized - flashing symbol workshop V1201756 DPF-system failure...
  • Page 205 Operating instructions   Exhaust aftertreatment system Check DPF-system - buzzer sounds 1 Contact an authorized - amber central warning workshop. activated - fixed symbol V1201756 DPF-system missing Check DPF-system - buzzer sounds 1 Contact an authorized - amber central warning workshop.
  • Page 206   Operating instructions Stopping Stopping 1 Release the accelerator pedal. 2 Brake and put the gear selector control in neutral, when the machine is stationary. 3 Apply the parking brake. 4 Make sure that the dump body is lowered. 5 Let the engine run at idle rpm at least for a few minutes before it is turned off to ensure lubrication and cooling of the turbocharger, as well as heat equalization in the engine.
  • Page 207 Operating instructions   Stopping Emergency stop switch NOTICE Risk of machine damage. Using the emergency stop can damage the machine systems. SETUP Use the emergency stop only in emergency situations. In all other SELEC T situations, use the ignition switch to stop the machine. 24 V ST OP r / min...
  • Page 208: Stopping

      Operating instructions Stopping If any condition ceases to be fulfilled or if the ESC-key is pressed, the countdown starts over. Delayed stop (Optional equipment) Delayed stop enables the operator to let the engine idle STOP automatically for a certain time. The switch should always be in active position.
  • Page 209 Operating instructions   Stopping 2 If the emergency stop has been activated, restore it by turning the emergency stop switch clockwise. 3 If repair is needed, contact a qualified workshop.   ...
  • Page 210: Parking

      Operating instructions Parking Parking Theft Keep in mind that the risk of theft and break-in can be minimized - avoiding parking the machine in places with high risk of theft, break-ins, and vandalism - removing the start key when the machine is left unattended - locking the door, grille, tank cover and AdBlue®/DEF tank cover, if present, at the end of the working day - removing all valuable items from the cab, e.g., mobile...
  • Page 211 Operating instructions   Parking 11 Check that the batteries are fully charged. NOTE! The batteries must be kept charged to prevent shortening of the battery service life caused by sulfation during long periods without use. Because they self discharge, the voltage level of both batteries must be at least 12.65 V to enable a period without use of up to 30 days.
  • Page 212: Measures When Getting Stuck

      Operating instructions Measures when getting stuck Measures when getting stuck Step 1 (by operating zig zag/"duck walk") 1 Engage all differential locks with the foot button. 2 Keep an even engine speed and avoid wheel spin. 3 Steer alternately full lock to the right and full lock to the left. When you have reached full lock in one direction, continue operating in that direction until the machine is just about to V1087780...
  • Page 213 Operating instructions   Measures when getting stuck Step 4 Getting unstuck with recovery assistance If the hauler has not bogged down but the wheels are spinning, it can be towed with a tow bar, wire cable, or chain connected to the towing eyes, or pushing by another machine.
  • Page 214: Retrieving And Towing

      Operating instructions Retrieving and towing Retrieving and towing WARNING Risk of runaway machine. Improper recovering or towing methods or faulty equipment could cause the machine to break away from the towing vehicle, causing accidents, serious injury or death. Always apply parking brake and block the wheels to prevent the machine from moving while attaching the towing equipment.
  • Page 215 Operating instructions   Retrieving and towing Recovering - Use a towbar, cable, or chain connected to the eyes at the front or rear on the machine to tow the machine to a suitable location or passable road. - Towbar, cable, or chain that is connected should be dimensioned for the machine weight.
  • Page 216   Operating instructions Retrieving and towing Case 1 (with engine running) The gear selector should be in neutral and the parking brake should be released. The machine can be towed 10 km (6.2 miles) without taking special action. Case 2 (with engine not running) NOTE! Towbar shall always be used when towing without running engine, when the brake function cannot be ensured.
  • Page 217 Operating instructions   Retrieving and towing If the parking brake cannot be released with the switch due to missing electric power or accumulator pressure, the brake can be released manually. Proceed as follows: 270 . 1 Place machine in the service position. Refer to page NOTE! Block the wheels to prevent the machine from rolling.
  • Page 218   Operating instructions Retrieving and towing Removing propeller shaft Since the transmission does not receive any lubrication when the engine is not running, the propeller shaft between transmission and dropbox must be removed. Then lubrication to the dropbox is maintained, at the same time as the machine can be steered using the secondary steering.
  • Page 219: Tipping

    Operating instructions   Tipping Tipping NOTE! When dumping, machine speed should be below 10 km/h (6.2 mph). At higher speed the machine's load body cannot be elevated. When dumping, the following points should be observed: stand the machine straight and with the load unit on a level, solid ground surface make sure that no persons are near the machine If conditions permit, dumping may be carried out on the move.
  • Page 220   Operating instructions Tipping Speed limitation with load body up The speed is limited to max. 8 km/h (5 mph) when the load body is raised up off the frame. In exceptional cases, national regulations may permit other speeds. Changes can only be performed by a qualified workshop.
  • Page 221 Operating instructions   Dump body Dump body Exhaust heated dump body (Additional options) NOTE! The shutter (damper) is factory-adjusted to give maximum heat to the load body. In order to prevent excavated material from freezing to the body, the machine can be equipped with a flexible tube between the tractor unit and the load body, so that exhausts from the engine are used to warm up the load body.
  • Page 222: Dump Body

      Operating instructions Dump body V1206116 New exhaust-heated dumper body design 1 Exhaust pipe to load body 2 Compressed air cylinder for shutter control 3 Exhaust pipe from engine...
  • Page 223 Operating instructions   Dump body    V1167936 Previous exhaust-heated dumper body design 1 Exhaust pipe to load body 2 Compressed air cylinder for shutter control 3 Exhaust pipe from engine The flexible tube is provided with overload protection which can be activated if the trailer overturns.
  • Page 224   Operating instructions Dump body 2,3,4 V1207348 1 Locking plate with fastening screws. Positioning behind the front slide plate. 2 Plate 3 Flange bolt 4 Flange lock nut...
  • Page 225 Operating instructions   Dump body NOTE! Applies to the previous exhaust-heated dumper body design.    V1202319 2,3,4 1 Lock plate 2 Plate 3 Flange bolt 4 Flange lock nut Dump body, alternative lowering The dump lever, which is electric, controls a PWM-valve which converts the electric signal to a hydraulic servo pressure that acts on the dumping slide.
  • Page 226   Operating instructions Dump body WARNING Risk of crushing. An unlocked raised dump body could fall down. Personnel standing under a falling dump body could be seriously injured, including death. Always lock the dump body before entering under it. WARNING Risk of serious injury or death.
  • Page 227 Operating instructions   Dump body Spillguard, folding down and up (Additional options) WARNING Risk of serious injury or death. During folding up or down, inappropriately secured spillguards can fall and cause serious injury or death. Always use approved lifting device and appropriate tooling for folding up and down the spillguard.
  • Page 228   Operating instructions Dump body 3 Loosen and remove the bolted joint at the load body's right and left front end, partly at the lower edge of the front plate, partly at the support stays for the front plate. V1149372 Figure 2 NOTE! The figure shows the load body's right side.
  • Page 229 Operating instructions   Dump body Raising 1 Use the lifting device and secure the front plate in the lifting eyes at the plate's edges, see Fig. 1. 2 Use the lifting device to raise the front plate to correct position, see Fig.
  • Page 230   Operating instructions Transporting machine Transporting machine WARNING Risk of crushing. Anyone being trapped between the tractor unit and the frame could suffer severe or lethal injuries. Beware of the frame joint when the engine is running. WARNING Risk of crushing. The machine could turn and cause crushing injury.
  • Page 232 1 g forward. The machine - The machine (with or without attachment) is manufactured by Volvo Construction Equipment. - The machine's weight does not exceed 28,000 kg (61,730 lbs). - The machine has new or normally used rubber tires or wood- covered rims of pine or birch.
  • Page 233 Operating instructions   Transporting machine - The lashings are placed symmetrically in pairs and are fixed in the intended lashing eyes on the machine. Only one lashing may be secured to each lashing eye on the load carrier. - It shall not be possible for the tie-down hooks to lose their grip if the lashings become slack.
  • Page 234   Operating instructions Transporting machine Load-securing instruction, machine loaded with its front end forward Values and instructions in the following tables are only valid if the conditions described earlier in the section under the heading "Conditions for securing cargo" are fulfilled. V1137019 F = Travel direction is the distance between points D and E.
  • Page 235 Operating instructions   Transporting machine Friction surface: Rubber, pine, birch with rubber spacers (clean and dry or wet) µ = 0.5 Lashings' permitted distance interval in metres (1 m = 39.4 in) Blocks or blocked Chain min. class 8 Ø10 mm Chain min.
  • Page 236   Operating instructions Transporting machine Load-securing instruction, machine loaded with its rear end forward Values and instructions in the following tables are only valid if the conditions described earlier in the section under the heading "Conditions for securing cargo" are fulfilled. V1137020 F = Travel direction is the distance between points D and E.
  • Page 237 Operating instructions   Transporting machine Friction surface: Rubber, pine, birch with rubber spacers (clean and dry or wet) µ = 0.5 Lashings' permitted distance interval in metres (1 m = 39.4 in) Blocks or blocked Chain min. class 8 Ø10 mm Chain min.
  • Page 238   Operating instructions Transporting machine Lifting tools (Additional options) Part number 16934018 and 16869171 NOTE! Failure to follow instructions may result in disengagement of the tool and serious personal injuries. Lifting tool and rim size The lifting tools are optional equipment, only to be used when lifting the machine.
  • Page 239 Operating instructions   Transporting machine WARNING Risk of crushing. Falling load could cause serious injury. Always fit the lifting tool with the special nuts supplied with the tool. NOTE! Failure to follow instructions may result in disengagement of the tool and serious personal injuries. After removing the tool, the ordinary wheel nuts must be reinstalled immediately.
  • Page 240   Operating instructions Transporting machine V1168228 6 Insert the lifting tool in the rim. 7 Pull back the tool against the inside of the rim. 8 Make sure that it has solid contact against the rim. 9 Bolt on the lifting tool's metal plates, that keep the tool in place. 10 Tighten the bolts (M16) crosswise to 207 Nm (153 lbf ft) V1201242 1 Lifting tool...
  • Page 241 Operating instructions   Transporting machine Actions when lifting the machine Part number 16934018 and 16869171 1 Stand the machine on level ground. 2 Lock the steering joint with the steering joint lock. See page 279 . V1216738 1 Baseline value for spreader. Value O  ...
  • Page 242: Transporting Machine

      Operating instructions Transporting machine 5 Connect four lifting slings to the lifting tools. All lifting slings should be the same length, at least 5.2 m (17.06 ft). 6 Lift the machine using the lifting tools' lifting eyes. 7 Lower the machine carefully. 8 Disconnect the steering joint lock before moving the machine.
  • Page 243 Operating instructions   Transporting machine 9 Turn the front bogie wheels so that the lifting tools are positioned as shown in the figure. 10 Lower the machine. 11 Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition to position 0. V1088006  ...
  • Page 244: Operating Techniques

      Operating techniques Operating techniques The following pages contain advice and instructions on how to operate the machine and examples of how the most common attachments are used. It is important that the correct operating techniques are used to carry out the work in a safe and efficient way.
  • Page 245 No unnecessary idling However, follow the recommendations for stopping the 204 to ensure lubrication of the turbo. machine, see page Contact an authorized dealer for more information and for the possibility of participating in a Volvo course for the area.
  • Page 246: Eco Driving

      Operating techniques Eco driving Econometer Econometern shows the machine's fuel consumption per work cycle. On machines with On-Board Weighing (optional equipment) the function also calculates fuel consumption per transported mass per work cycle. The ten latest work cycles' fuel consumption is shown together with an average value on the information display.
  • Page 247 Operating techniques   Whole-body vibrations Whole-body vibrations Whole-body vibrations generated by construction machines are influenced by a number of factors, such as work methods, ground conditions, and travel speed, etc. The operator can affect the actual vibration levels to a great extent, since it is the operator who controls the machine's speed, work method, haul route, etc.
  • Page 248: Whole-Body Vibrations

      Operating techniques Whole-body vibrations - Plan for and take breaks in order to avoid long periods of sitting still in one position. - Do not jump down from the machine. - Maintain your body weight and physical condition at a suitable level.
  • Page 249: Transport Operation

    Operating techniques   Transport operation Transport operation WARNING Risk of machine overturning. High speed may cause fatal accidents with injury or death. Always travel slowly downhill in curves on uneven surfaces on slippery surfaces For all operation on roads with moderate grades, select gear position D.
  • Page 250: Cruise Control

      Operating techniques Cruise Control Cruise Control Cruise Control For machines with the function Cruise Control Cruise Control is a function for constant speed that uses the engine drive, engine brake, and wheel brake to maintain a desired and preselected speed. The function is intended to be used for comfort, and only in less challenging operating situations.
  • Page 251 Operating techniques   Cruise Control - If the button is held down for longer than 1 second, the speed is adjusted by 1 km/h for each second that the upper part of the switch is held down Decreasing set speed The set speed can be decreased in the following ways: - Slow down to the desired speed using the brake pedal, press briefly on the upper part of the switch...
  • Page 252   Operating techniques Cruise Control Limitations If engine power is not enough to maintain the selected speed due to, e.g., steep grade or high rolling resistance, the speed will drop. When the load is reduced, the actively set speed will be resumed in a controlled way.
  • Page 253 Operating techniques   Operating up- or downhill Operating up- or downhill Operate the machine uphill Normally the machine may be operated on uphill grades of up to 30%. Factors such as available rimpull, braking capacity, and traction for the wheels have an impact on which grades the machine can be operated.
  • Page 254   Operating techniques Operating up- or downhill In order to avoid unnecessary transmission wear and stress, follow the operating instructions below: - Reduce speed before the downhill. - Select the same gear for operating downhill as you would for operating up the same hill. - Activate the engine brake.
  • Page 255 Operating techniques   Operating up- or downhill Increasing set speed If higher speed is wanted, accelerate with the gas pedal to the desired speed, then let up the pedal. Decreasing set speed If lower speed is wanted, brake with the brake pedal or retarder pedal to the desired speed, then let up the pedal.
  • Page 256: Operating Up- Or Downhill

      Operating techniques Operating up- or downhill Dump support Dump support shows the load unit's sideways angle (inclination) and is a help when dumping, for example. 14:59 The value for sideways angle (inclination) (%) is shown in operating display 2. The direction of the inclination is shown by three different symbols for inclination.
  • Page 257: Off-Road Operating

    Operating techniques   Off-road operating Off-road operating Different types of ground conditions require different operating techniques. Check the ground conditions before operating in order to avoid getting the machine stuck. Always use the longitudinal differential lock and 6-wheel drive 186 . when there is a risk of slipping, see page Always engage the transverse differential locks before any of the wheels begin to spin.
  • Page 258: Working Within Dangerous Areas

      Operating techniques Working within dangerous areas Working within dangerous areas Do not operate too close to the edge of a quay, dock, ramp, etc. Operate slowly where space is tight and check that there is enough room for the machine and load. When working under ground special equipment is required, e.g., certified engine, within the EU and in EEA countries.
  • Page 259 Operating techniques   Working within dangerous areas Working in water and on boggy ground Operate the machine carefully when crossing a stream or body of water if the water is cloudy or dark. There may be hidden underwater obstacles or dangerous deep holes in the bottom. Do not operate the machine in water if you are not sure that it is safe to do so.
  • Page 260   Operating techniques Working within dangerous areas WARNING Risk of frostbite. Bare skin can freeze stuck to cold metal which could cause injury. Use personal protective equipment when handling cold objects. NOTICE Risk of damage. Moving the machine with the block heater cable connected could damage the connections and the cable.
  • Page 261 Operating techniques   Working within dangerous areas The cab should be ventilated through its ventilation system, which also provides overpressure in the cab.   ...
  • Page 262 Protruding objects must be removed. Operating Volvo haulers have very good off-road characteristics that often can be used to shorten haul distances and to reduce haul times. You must follow indicated haul roads. If you consider that it is...
  • Page 263: Loading

    Operating techniques   Loading Tailgate (optional equipment) WARNING Risk of crushing. Heavy material sticking to the tailgate could cause tipping of the tractor unit and could lead to accidents resulting in serious crushing injury. Always remove the tailgate before transporting heavy sticky material.
  • Page 264   Operating techniques Loading Load cycle A load cycle consists of a loaded phase and an unloaded phase. A new load cycle starts and the previous load cycle ends when the machine changes from loaded phase to unloaded phase. For a load cycle and load weight to be registered, the machine must first be loaded so that the load weight has increased by trigger weight 1, and later unloaded so that the load weight has decreased by trigger weight 2.
  • Page 265: Unloading

    Operating techniques   Unloading Unloading Dumping of load WARNING Risk of overturning. Sloping ground may result in overturning. This may cause serious injury or death. Before unloading check the ground's condition. The dumping method depends on the condition of the dump site. When dumping over an edge, do not reverse further out than the rear axle is still on firm ground.
  • Page 266   Operating techniques Unloading Method C: When dumping in a stockpile Reverse to the pile and dump. Roll ahead slightly during the final phase of dumping. V1088029   Method D: If a road embankment or a slightly elevated surface is to be built up, make use of the machine's off-road capacity on the dump site.
  • Page 267 Always keep these documents in the cab and replace them if they are lost or become illegible. 434 . Dimensions for the different versions are found on page The retrofit shall be installed according to Volvo Construction Equipment's "Body builder instruction", see www.volvoce.com/ dealers. V1137043...
  • Page 268: Hauler Chassis

      Operating techniques Hauler chassis Hauler chassis, activating auxiliary hydraulics Extra hydraulics are activated and deactivated with the switch for extra hydraulics or the dump lever on the control panel, see under heading 8.4 Extra hydraulics (optional equipment) and 8.8 Dump 126 .
  • Page 269 Operating techniques   Signalling diagram Signalling diagram If the operator's visibility is restricted, e.g., due to a big load, use a signal man. The faster lifting, lowering, or movement that is required, the livelier the signal man's movements should be. If two or several operators use the same signal man, determine ahead of time how the lift is to be done and how signals shall be given to each operator.
  • Page 270: Signalling Diagram

      Operating techniques Signalling diagram OPERATE IN INDICATED OPERATE IN INDICATED HORIZONTAL DISTANCE DIRECTION DIRECTION Hands indicate relevant distance Arm extended horizontally with Arm extended horizontally with palm facing down and small palm facing down and small movements back and forth slowly movements back and forth slowly to the right to the left...
  • Page 271: Safety When Servicing

    Safety when servicing This section deals with the safety rules that must be followed when performing checks and service work. Volvo Construction Equipment rejects all responsibility if other tools, lifting devices, or work methods than those described in this publication are used.
  • Page 272: Service Position

      Safety when servicing Service position Service position Service position WARNING Risk of burns! Hot machine parts could cause burns. Allow hot machine parts to cool before performing adjustments or service. Wear personal protective equipment. WARNING Risk of crushing. The machine could turn and cause crushing injury. Engage the steering lock before servicing or transporting the machine.
  • Page 273 Safety when servicing   Service position V1136668 1 Park the machine on solid and level ground. 2 Apply the parking brake. 3 Lock the steering joint with the steering joint lock, see page 279 . Lower the load body on the frame. If service is to be performed with the load body up, secure with the load body lock, see page 279 .
  • Page 274: Before Service, Read

    Use equipment with adequate lifting capacity when lifting or supporting the machine or parts of the machine. Volvo Construction Equipment will not accept any responsibility if lifting devices, tools, work methods, lubricants, and parts other than those described in this operator’s manual are used.
  • Page 275 Safety when servicing   Before service, read Use the three-point method (two feet and one hand) when cleaning or scraping the windshield. Prevent environmental impact Keep in mind the environment when doing service and maintenance. Oils and other liquids hazardous to the environment and released into the environment will cause damage.
  • Page 276   Safety when servicing Preparations before service Preparations before service Guard plates WARNING Risk of serious injury. The work involves handling heavy components which could result in severe crushing injuries. Secure heavy components so they cannot drop uncontrollably before starting work on a machine. Make sure no one is underneath while working on heavy components.
  • Page 277 Safety when servicing   Preparations before service 1 Check if the chain is in place on the front cross member and that it is attached correctly. 2 Lift up the skid plate and, when possible, secure the skid plate with the chain and pin. 3 Align and install the skid plate, and tighten the bolts.
  • Page 278: Preparations Before Service

      Safety when servicing Preparations before service Engine hood CAUTION Risk of crushing. Moving engine hood can cause crushing injuries. Make sure that no person is near the engine hood before using the maneuvering switch. V1167022 1 Catches, front grill  ...
  • Page 279 Safety when servicing   Preparations before service 8 Turn the ignition to position 0. For machines manufactured after April 2017: If entrance lighting is installed (Optional equipment) 1 Turn on the electric power by pressing the button for entrance lighting. The electric power turns off automatically after approx.
  • Page 280   Safety when servicing Preparations before service Opening 1 Get out the extension, which is located in the front, under the upper foot step, and assemble it with the socket wrench. V1095369 1 Extension   2 Place the socket wrench on the pump and pump until the engine hood has reached upper end-position.
  • Page 281 Safety when servicing   Preparations before service Before use 165 . Fold in the rear-view mirror, see page Steering joint lock WARNING Risk of crushing. The machine could turn and cause crushing injury. Engage the steering lock before servicing or transporting the machine.
  • Page 282   Safety when servicing Preparations before service Pressure release WARNING Risk of high pressure injection. Residual pressure in the hydraulic system could lead to serious injury. Oil under high pressure can jet out, even if the engine has not been running for some time. Always release the pressure and ensure the ignition switch is in the off position before you perform any service of the hydraulic system.
  • Page 283 Safety when servicing   Preparations before service Compressed air system 1 Turn off the engine. 2 Drain the compressed air tank. NOTE! For work on the different systems, contact a qualified workshop. NOTE! Before working on the systems, connect a pressure gauge to check that the system is pressureless.
  • Page 284   Safety when servicing Preparations before service Battery, disconnecting and connecting Disconnecting 270 . 1 Place machine in the service position. Refer to page NOTICE Risk of machine damage. Incorrect handling of the electrical system can lead to machine damage. Make sure that the machine is without electric power supply (voltage) by turning the ignition to position 0, the information display unit should also be off.
  • Page 285 Safety when servicing   Preparations before service 2 Disconnect the electronic units: V-ECU, V2-ECU, W-ECU, HMIM, ECC. Only applies to machines with engine alternative L and J: also ECM, ACM, and Engine Gateway. Only applies to machines with engine alternative E: also ECM and Engine Gateway.
  • Page 286   Safety when servicing Preparations before service NOTICE Risk of machine damage. Incorrect handling of the electrical system can lead to machine damage. Make sure that the machine is without electric power supply (voltage) by turning the ignition to position 0, the information display unit should also be off.
  • Page 287 Safety when servicing   Fire prevention Fire prevention There is always a risk of fire. Find out which type fire extinguisher that is used at your place of work and how it is used. If the machine is equipped with a portable fire extinguisher it should be of the type ABE (ABC in North America).
  • Page 288: Fire Prevention

      Safety when servicing Fire prevention - between alternator and starter motor Electrical cables must not rest directly against oil or fuel lines. Do not weld or grind on components containing flammable liquids, e.g., tanks and hydraulic pipes. Work extremely carefully when doing 'Hot Jobs' near flammable liquids.
  • Page 289 Safety when servicing   Fire prevention The system meets the standards according to SBF 127 (Swedish rules for permanently installed sprinkler system and other fire protection equipment on forestry and construction machines). Automatic mode In automatic mode only the green light emitting diode is activated (''On'') on the control panel, see page 138 .
  • Page 290   Safety when servicing Fire prevention Manual activation button Manual activation of the sprinkler system with the manual activation button   The manual activation button (located by the cab steps) can be used at any time to activate the sprinkler system. even when the machine is not operated and if the machine is completely without electric power.
  • Page 291 Safety when servicing   Fire prevention Position for handheld fire extinguisher (Additional options) There is room for two handheld fire extinguishers, one in the cab and one outside by the cab door. These are a supplement to the permanent sprinkler system and the primary purpose is protecting the surrounding areas and any damping-down operations.
  • Page 292   Safety when servicing Fire prevention Fire extinguishing agent WARNING Chemical hazard. Contact with the extinguishing agent which contains glycol could cause personal injuries. Use personal protective equipment and avoid contact. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse with water. In case of skin contact, wash with soap and rinse with water.
  • Page 293 Safety when servicing   Handling hazardous materials Handling hazardous materials Heated paint WARNING Risk of toxin inhalation. Burning of painted, plastic or rubber parts produces gases that could damage respiratory tracts. Never burn painted or rubber parts or any plastics. When heated, paint gives off poisonous gases.
  • Page 294   Safety when servicing Handling hazardous materials As a precaution, all seals (O-rings and other oil seals) should be handled as if they were made of fluor rubber. The hydrofluoric acid may remain on the machine parts for several years after a fire. If there is swelling, redness, or a stinging feeling and one suspects that the cause may be contact with heated fluor rubber, contact a doctor immediately.
  • Page 295 Safety when servicing   Handling hazardous materials The employer or work site management should provide the operator with information about the presence of crystalline silica on the work site along with specific work instructions, safety actions, as well as necessary personal protective equipment. Also check local and national regulations on silica and silicosis.
  • Page 296: Handling Hazardous Materials

      Safety when servicing Handling hazardous materials Refrigerant Environmental precautions The air conditioning system of the machine is filled with R134a refrigerant at the factory. R134a refrigerant is a flourinated greenhouse gas and contributes to global warming. 422 for Do not release refrigerant into the environment. See page the amount of R134a refrigerant in your machine and its global warming potential.
  • Page 297 End of life product dismantling Core Values Along with quality and safety, caring for the environment is one of Volvo’s core values. This means that Volvo Construction Equipment works with an overall perspective of the products that extends throughout their entire lifecycle. This includes engineering and design, material selection, manufacturing processes, use, and recycling.
  • Page 298: Handling Line, Tubes And Hoses

      Safety when servicing Handling line, tubes and hoses Handling line, tubes and hoses WARNING Risk of high pressure injection. Oil or fuel leaks from high pressure hoses could cause serious injury caused by high pressure injection. If oil or fuel leaks from high pressure hoses or loose screws are found, stop operations immediately and contact a qualified service technician.
  • Page 299: Maintenance

    Emission control system The emission control systems for your new Volvo Construction Equipment engine have been designed, manufactured, and tested using genuine parts, and they have been certified according to American federal and California regulations on emission control.
  • Page 300 Service Programme for the most accurate maintenance service intervals. For any factory warranty to be valid, the machine must be maintained according to the Service Programme. The completed Service Programmes must be kept on file and provided to Volvo Construction Equipment upon request.
  • Page 301 Maintenance   Service points Engine alternative E, F and L V1171462 Fuel, fill point Transmission, oil fill point Engine, oil dipstick Hydraulic system, oil level Engine, oil fill point Hydraulic system, oil fill point Radiator and condenser Washer fluid, fill point Coolant, expansion tank and fill point Washer fluid, level Batteries...
  • Page 302   Maintenance Engine alternative M V1171462 Fuel, fill point Transmission, oil fill point Engine, oil dipstick Hydraulic system, oil level Engine, oil fill point Hydraulic system, oil fill point Radiator Washer fluid, fill point Coolant, expansion tank and fill point Washer fluid, level Batteries Fuel filter, water trap, drain point...
  • Page 303 Maintenance   Inspection intervals It is important to perform regular inspections to minimize the risk of accidents and downtime. The intervals between these inspections depend on factors such as the age of the machine, type of application, retrofits, loading, the condition of the haul road, and what routine service has been done on the machine.
  • Page 304: Lubrication And Service Chart

      Maintenance Lubrication and service chart Lubrication and service chart Symbol key These standard symbols are used in the lubrication and service chart, see the adjacent table. Read the Operator's Pressure Tires Manual V1086041 V1095878 V1086088 Lubrication point, Parking brake Brake grease V1170659...
  • Page 306   Maintenance Lubrication and service chart Lubrication and service chart...
  • Page 307 Maintenance   Lubrication and service chart Periodic maintenance table The tables below show all the maintenance operation points to be used on the machine. If the point is on the decal (see figure), the corresponding position is shown in the table. The table also shows a page view of the instructions contained in the manual.
  • Page 308   Maintenance Lubrication and service chart Maintenance service, first 100 hours Action Page Position in Lubrication and service chart Frame extension, tightening torque for bolted joints, check (applies to Hauler chassis). First time at 100 hours after installation of the extension, then 2000 hours.
  • Page 309 Maintenance   Lubrication and service chart Maintenance service, every 10 hours Action Page Position in Lubrication and service chart Check warning decals, external damage, leakage, bulbs/lights, instruments, brake system (service brakes and parking brake), steering system, dump function, and back-up alarm. Parking brake, checking function Extra fuel prefilter, draining (optional equipment) Fire suppression system, check (Optional equipment)
  • Page 310   Maintenance Lubrication and service chart Action Page Position in Lubrication and service chart Exhaust-heated dump body, check, cleaning and lubrication (optional equipment) Trailer hitch, lubrication (Optional equipment) Maintenance service, every 500 hours Action Page Position in Lubrication and service chart Perform daily (10 hours), 50 hour, and 250 hour services See relevant tables.
  • Page 311 Maintenance   Lubrication and service chart Action Page Position in Lubrication and service chart (1)(2) Engine oil and oil filter (high performance filter), change Only applies to machines with engine alternative M under some conditions. (3)(4) Fuel filter (high performance filter), change Only applies to machines with engine option M manufactured from June 2020.
  • Page 312   Maintenance Lubrication and service chart Action Page Position in Lubrication and service chart Fuel tank, breather filter, change Brake system, pressure oil filter, change First time at 1000 hours. Engine and drop box attachments, check First time at 6000 hours. Steering linkage, check First time at 6000 hours.
  • Page 313 Maintenance   Lubrication and service chart Action Page Position in Lubrication and service chart Drive axles and hubs, oil, change First time at 500 hours. Brake cooling oil, changing Hydraulic oil, change Suspension cylinder (ghs), oil, change Automatic greasing system filter, change (optional equipment) Maintenance service, every 4500 hours Action Page...
  • Page 314   Maintenance Lubrication and service chart Maintenance service, every 12000 hours Action Page Position in Lubrication and service chart Perform daily (10 hours), 50 hour, 250 hour, 500 hour, 1000 hour, See relevant tables. 2000 hour, 4000 hour, 4500 hour, and 6000 hour services Drop box fast drainage valve, change...
  • Page 315 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 10 hours Maintenance service, every 10 hours Test-run and check Performed daily. NOTE! In case of malfunction, take the machine out of operation immediately and contact an authorized workshop. Warning decals 55278219 1 Check that all warning decals are in place, legible and 32 .
  • Page 316   Maintenance Maintenance service, every 10 hours 8 Check that there are no persons near the machine, see page 175 . 9 Turn the ignition to position 2 (start position). 10 Check that all control and warning lights are off. When the parking brake is applied, the warning light for parking brake will be on.
  • Page 317 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 10 hours Retarder 1 Operate at a speed above 18 km/h (11.2 mph). 2 Let up the accelerator pedal and press down the retarder pedal. 3 The machine should slow down. 0° Steering system 4° 4°...
  • Page 318   Maintenance Maintenance service, every 10 hours Cleaning with compressed air WARNING Risk of hazardous inhalation. Dangerous dust can lead to serious health problems. Always wear personal protective equipment, including filter mask, eye protection and appropriate gloves when handling and cleaning the engine compartment, coolers and air filters.
  • Page 319 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 10 hours Cleaning with water WARNING Risk of hazardous inhalation. Dangerous dust can lead to serious health problems. Always wear personal protective equipment, including filter mask, eye protection and appropriate gloves when handling and cleaning the engine compartment, coolers and air filters. WARNING Risk of serious injury.
  • Page 320   Maintenance Maintenance service, every 10 hours Cleaning engine compartment For general recommendations when cleaning the machine, see 315 . page Machines working in dusty, fire-hazardous conditions such as the lumber industry, woodchip handling, and handling of other flammable materials, require daily checking and cleaning of the engine compartment and adjacent areas.
  • Page 321 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 10 hours V1206981 Starter motor Alternator Fan shroud (intercooler) Preheating coil Exhaust manifold (hidden in illustration) Fuel tank with fuel fill point Turbocharger Fan shroud (radiator) AdBlue®/DEF fill point (only applies to machines Fuel filter with engine alternative L and M) Oil filter Areas to check and clean:...
  • Page 322   Maintenance Maintenance service, every 10 hours Cleaning behind the cab For general recommendations when cleaning the machine, see 315 . page Machines working in dusty, fire-hazardous conditions such as the lumber industry, woodchip handling, and handling of other flammable materials, require daily checking and cleaning of areas that get hot.
  • Page 323 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 10 hours Areas that need to be checked and cleaned WARNING Risk of hazardous inhalation. Dangerous dust can lead to serious health problems. Always wear personal protective equipment, including filter mask, eye protection and appropriate gloves when handling and cleaning the engine compartment, coolers and air filters.
  • Page 324: Maintenance Service, Every 10 Hours

      Maintenance Maintenance service, every 10 hours WARNING Risk of crushing. An unlocked raised dump body could fall down. Personnel standing under a falling dump body could be seriously injured, including death. Always lock the dump body before entering under it. If the dump body is raised when cleaning, remember to use the 279 .
  • Page 325 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 10 hours Fuel prefilter, draining (Optional equipment) Only applies to machines with engine alternative F. Drain the fuel prefilter daily. Drain also when draining the water 352 . trap after an alarm for water in fuel, see page 270 .
  • Page 326   Maintenance Maintenance service, every 10 hours Start of brake test Start the brake test either by pressing in the SELECT-button on the information display unit when the reminder is shown or enter via the service menu, select Tests and thereafter Brake test. Press the SELECT-key.
  • Page 327 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 10 hours Start conditions for brake test Certain conditions must be fulfilled in order for the brake test to start, see below. If any of these is not fulfilled, this is shown on the information display unit with an empty check-box in front of the condition.
  • Page 328   Maintenance Maintenance service, every 10 hours Brake test The brake test starts automatically when all conditions are fulfilled. 1 All differential locks are applied automatically.   2 The operator is instructed to move the gear selector to position Brake test 3 1st gear is engaged automatically.
  • Page 329 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 10 hours To enable operation of the machine after the brake test, first the Brake test operator has to release the parking brake and then move the gear selector first to position N and then to any drive position.  ...
  • Page 330: Maintenance Service, Every 50 Hours

      Maintenance Maintenance service, every 50 hours Maintenance service, every 50 hours Oil bath air cleaner, checking (Additional options) Only applies to machines with engine alternative F. The cleaning efficiency of the oil-bath cleaner is between 90 and 95%. V1166989 1 Oil-bath air cleaner  ...
  • Page 331 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 250 hours Maintenance service, every 250 hours Lubrication, every 250 hours Grease points every 250 hours    V1166990 Pos. Grease point Overhung tailgate (optional equipment) Hoist cylinder bearing, upper Steering joint Dump joint bearing Hoist cylinder bearing, lower Steering cylinder, rear bearing Previous exhaust gas-heated dumper body design (optional equipment), see page 332 .
  • Page 332: Maintenance Service, Every 250 Hours

      Engine, air pre-cleaner, check/clean Valid for serial numbers  Model version  Serial number start  Serial number stop  A25G Braås 322001 Braås 329999 A25G Braås 332001 Braås 339999 A25G Braås 342001 Braås 349999...
  • Page 333 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 250 hours 2 Disconnect the air precleaner from the air cleaner’s air inlet pipe. WARNING Risk of cutting The arresting plates inside the pre-cleaner could have sharp edges and the rotor could cause cutting or piercing injuries. Use personal protective equipment.
  • Page 334   Maintenance Maintenance service, every 250 hours 3 Telescopic pipe to be cleaned and lubricated 270 . Do 1 Place machine in the service position. Refer to page not secure the load body, connect the load body lock, or block the front wheels.
  • Page 335 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 500 hours Maintenance service, every 500 hours Lubrication, every 500 hours Grease points every 500 hours    V1166991 Pos. Grease point Propeller shaft, dropbox — front axle...
  • Page 336: Maintenance Service, Every 500 Hours

      Maintenance Maintenance service, every 500 hours Cooler and condenser, cleaning WARNING Risk of hazardous inhalation. Dangerous dust can lead to serious health problems. Always wear personal protective equipment, including filter mask, eye protection and appropriate gloves when handling and cleaning the engine compartment, coolers and air filters.
  • Page 337 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 500 hours Cleaning radiator and condenser for machines with engine alternative E, F and L 270 . 1 Place machine in the service position. Refer to page 2 Let down the front grill. 3 Open the engine hood. 4 Loosen the two brackets that fasten the condenser to the radiator.
  • Page 338   Maintenance Maintenance service, every 500 hours Cleaning of radiator for machines with engine alternative M 270 . 1 Place machine in the service position. Refer to page 2 Let down the front grill. 3 Open the engine hood. 4 Blow the radiator clean with compressed air from the inside. 5 Clean the engine compartment if needed.
  • Page 339 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 500 hours 2 Open the two knobs that hold the casing with the electric fans in place on the condenser. V1200472 1 Condenser 2 Cable harness   3 Lift up the casing with the electric fans and angle it slightly outwards.
  • Page 340   Maintenance Maintenance service, every 500 hours The level glass is located behind the cab, on the machine's right side. The brake cooling oil level is best to read off before the machine is used. To enable read-off of correct value, the level glass should be located at eye level when reading off.
  • Page 341 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 500 hours 3 Remove the filler plug in the cover. The oil level will rise slightly in the level glass. V1171171 1 Fill point, brake cooling oil   4 Fill oil through the hole until it shows 3/4 up on the measuring range on the level glass.
  • Page 342   Maintenance Maintenance service, every 500 hours - Follow the tire manufacturer's instructions and do not exceed the maximum permitted air pressures. - The machine may have been delivered from the factory with increased pressure in the tires. Therefore, check and adjust the tire pressure according to recommendations, before putting the machine to work for the first time.
  • Page 343 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 500 hours The machine's compressed air connection can be used to inflate tires. The compressed air connection is located by the hood opener in the machine's left front part. 1 Let down the machine's front grill. 2 Remove the protective cap and connect the inflation hose to the compressed air connection.
  • Page 344   Maintenance Maintenance service, every 500 hours Hydraulic oil, checking level and refilling Level check Low or normal level is shown on the information display, see page 62 . An alarm display is shown in case of low level, see page 98 . V1087671 Low hydraulic oil level  ...
  • Page 345 Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 500 hours 2 Loosen the bolts for the protective plate and raise it up. V1167030 1 Spill guard   3 Remove the filler plug in the cover. The oil level will rise slightly in the level glass. V1171173 1 Fill point, hydraulic oil  ...
  • Page 346   Maintenance Maintenance service, every 500 hours 2 Visually check the axles and dropbox for any leaks. 3 Restore the machine from service position.
  • Page 347: Maintenance Service, Every 1000 Hours

    Maintenance   Maintenance service, every 1000 hours Maintenance service, every 1000 hours Lubrication, every 1000 hours Grease points every 1000 hours    V1137006 Grease points Pos. Grease point Propeller shaft, dropbox — frame joint...
  • Page 348: Maintenance Service, Every 2000 Hours

      Maintenance Maintenance service, every 2000 hours Maintenance service, every 2000 hours Lubrication, every 2000 hours Grease points every 2000 hours V1137008 Grease points (for item 1 and 4, same grease points on both right and left side of the machine) Pos.
  • Page 349: Maintenance Service, When Required

    Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required Maintenance service, when required Fuel, filling The fuel tank's fill volume is 380 litres (100.4 US gal). 390 . Fuel quality, see page Information about AdBlue®/DEF only applies to machines with engine alternative D11L and D11M. WARNING Risk of fire.
  • Page 350 The filter might need to be removed, cleaned and put back in place before filling. Never damage the filter or fill AdBlue®/DEF without the filter in place. Turn to your local Volvo dealer for support.
  • Page 351 AdBlue®/DEF tank. For information on ordering AdBlue®/DEF (only applies to USA- market): - Volvo CE Customer Support: 1-877-823-1111 (office hours) - www.volvoce.com (outside of office hours) For information on ordering AdBlue®/DEF (other markets), contact an authorized dealer.
  • Page 352   Maintenance Maintenance service, when required AdBlue®/DEF tank, draining V1136318 1 Metal cap 2 Draining 270 . 1 Place machine in the service position. Refer to page 274 . 2 Swing down the front underbody skid plate, see page 3 Remove the metal cap in front of the drain valve in the right fender.
  • Page 353 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required Only applies to machines with engine alternative F. WARNING Risk of fatal accidents. The machine can start to move and could cause serious injuries or death. Apply the parking brake and turn off the engine before filling the tank.
  • Page 354   Maintenance Maintenance service, when required 2 Let down the front grill. V1135650 1 Filler pipe 2 Dipstick   3 Pull out the dipstick. The oil level should be between the dipstick markings. Oil volume between min. and max. on the dipstick is approx.
  • Page 355 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required 270 . 1 Place machine in the service position. Refer to page 2 Let down the front grill. 3 Open the engine hood. 4 Connect a drain hose to drain screw at the bottom of the water trap.
  • Page 356   Maintenance Maintenance service, when required NOTE! Do not use the hand pump when the engine is running. 272 . Before working on the machine, see page V1125463 Using hand pump   270 . 1 Place machine in the service position. Refer to page 2 Let down the front grill.
  • Page 357 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required 9 Connect a transparent hose to the bleeder nipple. 10 Open the tank cap and insert the hose in the filler pipe. 11 Open the bleeder nipple and pump with the hand pump until the fuel is free from air bubbles.
  • Page 358 When draining the 10-litre (2.6 US gal) tank, normally there should not be any condensation water. Charge air cooler, cleaning Valid for serial numbers  Model version  Serial number start  Serial number stop  A25G Braås 332001 Braås 339999 A25G Braås 342001 Braås 349999 A25G Braås 352001...
  • Page 359 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required 272 . Before working on the machine, see page 270 . 1 Place the machine in service position, see page 2 Let down the front grill. 3 Open the engine hood. 4 Blow the charge-air cooler clean with compressed air from the inside.
  • Page 360   Maintenance Maintenance service, when required Primary filter, cleaning The primary filter may be cleaned max. five times. Thereafter the filter must be changed. Change the filter if it is damaged. When changing, contact an authorized workshop. NOTE! Never remove the secondary filter. The secondary filter works as a protective filter if the primary filter should be damaged.
  • Page 361 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required 6 Remove the primary filter. Loosen the filter carefully, since the secondary filter inside easily comes off. In case the secondary filter should come off, the following actions must be taken: NOTICE Risk of machine damage! Dust could enter the air intake system if the secondary filter comes off.
  • Page 362 Volvo Coolant VCS2 is used when topping up or changing the coolant. Volvo Coolant VCS2 is orange and a decal by the fill point shows Decal at the fill point location that the system is filled with this coolant.
  • Page 363 Allow the engine to cool Turn the pressure cap slowly to release any pressure. NOTICE Volvo Coolant VCS must never be mixed with any other coolant or corrosion protection to avoid damage to the engine. NOTICE Never fill a hot engine with cold coolant, as this may cause the cylinder block or the cylinder head to crack.
  • Page 364   Maintenance Maintenance service, when required Only applies to machines with engine alternative F: Drain the extra fuel tank of sludge before and after every season of use by connecting the drain hose that is supplied with the machine. Extra fuel tank, draining sludge NOTE! Only applies to machines with engine alternative F.
  • Page 365 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required Batteries, charging WARNING Risk of serious injury. Short-circuit, open flames or sparks near a charging battery could lead to an explosion. Switch off charge current before connecting and disconnecting charging cable clamps. Never charge a battery near open flames or sparks.
  • Page 366   Maintenance Maintenance service, when required NOTICE Risk of fire. An inappropriate fuse could result in damage or fire on the circuit board. Never install a fuse with a higher amperage than what is stated on the decal. If the same fuse blows repeatedly, the cause must be investigated.
  • Page 367 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required NOTICE Risk of machine damage. Incorrect handling of the electrical system can lead to machine damage. Make sure that the machine is without electric power supply (voltage) by turning the ignition to position 0, the information display unit should also be off.
  • Page 368   Maintenance Maintenance service, when required 2 Stop the machine carefully so that the suspension is not compressed. 3 Turn on high beams or low beams. 4 Measure the height H1 from the ground up to the middle of the headlight.
  • Page 369 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required Drop box oil, checking level and refilling Check the oil level at regular intervals. 270 . 1 Place machine in the service position. Refer to page 2 Remove the level plug. The oil level should be at the bottom edge of the hole.
  • Page 370   Maintenance Maintenance service, when required 270 . 1 Place machine in the service position. Refer to page 2 Let the engine run at idle rpm. 3 The gear selector should be in neutral position. 4 Wait for approx. one minute to allow the oil level to stabilize before checking.
  • Page 371 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required Brake system, bleeding air After work in the brake system, it must be bled free from air. The work shall be done by a qualified service technician. Washer fluid, checking level and refilling An alarm display is shown on the information display unit in case 98 .
  • Page 372 When operating with anti-slip devices (snow chains), 6-wheel drive should not be engaged. NOTE! Volvo does not recommend use of snow chains. If snow chains are still installed despite this, it shall be done in consultation with the snow chain's manufacturer. It is important that snow chains are installed correctly since the space is limited and the machine can be damaged in case of incorrect installation.
  • Page 373 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required Cab, prefilter, clean Clean the filter when needed. WARNING Risk of hazardous inhalation. Dangerous dust can lead to serious health problems. Always wear personal protective equipment, including filter mask, eye protection and appropriate gloves when handling and cleaning the engine compartment, coolers and air filters.
  • Page 374   Maintenance Maintenance service, when required Calibration is started from the service menu by pressing on the service key and then, using the arrow keys, scrolling down to Weight calibration and pressing the SELECT-key. SETUP SELECT V1091529 8 Service key  ...
  • Page 375 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required Automatic lubrication system (Optional equipment) The machine can be equipped with a central lubrication system (automatic greasing system) that automatically greases a number of points according to a preselected lubrication cycle, see figure below. Depending on the machine's operating conditions and load, there is a choice of three different lubrication intervals: V1136689 Alternative A: Position of the grease reservoir on...
  • Page 376   Maintenance Maintenance service, when required The automatic greasing system should be inspected at regular intervals and should be coordinated with other regular maintenance and checking. The following should be checked at regular intervals: 270 . 1 Place machine in the service position. Refer to page 2 When the pump is positioned on the inside of the trailer unit frame (alternative A): Raise the dumper body and secure with the body lock, see...
  • Page 377 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required Grease points V1167947    Overhung tailgate (optional equipment) Steering cylinder, rear bearing Hoist cylinder bearing, upper Hoist cylinder bearing, upper Steering joint Overhung tailgate (optional equipment) Dump joint bearing Steering joint Hoist cylinder bearing, lower Hoist cylinder bearing, lower Steering cylinder, rear bearing Dump joint bearing...
  • Page 378   Maintenance Maintenance service, when required Automatic lubricating system filter, cleaning (Optional equipment) WARNING Risk of serious injury. Compressed air, water jets or steam may cause damage to unprotected skin and eyes. Always wear personal protective gloves, goggles and clothing when using compressed air, water jets or steam.
  • Page 379 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required 4 Remove the filler filter. Earlier type of pump (2-litre reservoir) 1 Filler filter   NOTE! There is a nut on the filter, it does not have to be loosened to remove the filter. 5 Clean the filter thoroughly with diesel.
  • Page 380   Maintenance Maintenance service, when required Filling lubricant 373 ), fill If the display in the cab shows low grease level (see page grease in the grease reservoir. NOTE! Do not fill the grease reservoir until the display in the cab generates a warning for low grease level.
  • Page 381 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required System test Run a system test to check the greasing system's function or to obtain extra greasing. A test cycle can only be carried out when the pump is between two ordinary lubrication cycles (not during an ongoing lubrication cycle).
  • Page 382   Maintenance Maintenance service, when required As an alternative, the test cycle can be started by pressing and holding in the test-button on the pump unit for 2–6 seconds. Otherwise, as above. Continuous test lubrication cycle The pump runs an unlimited number of lubrication cycles, that is, it continuously pumps out lubricant via both main lines.
  • Page 383 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required Change of lubrication interval When delivered, the system is preset to light lubrication interval. If the pre-selected lubrication interval does not suit the work or load conditions in which the machine operates, then another lubrication interval can be selected using the display in the cab.
  • Page 384   Maintenance Maintenance service, when required Automatic lubricating system, bleeding WARNING Risk of high pressure injection. Oil or fuel leaks from high pressure hoses could cause serious injury caused by high pressure injection. If oil or fuel leaks from high pressure hoses or loose screws are found, stop operations immediately and contact a qualified service technician.
  • Page 385 Maintenance   Maintenance service, when required Wheel nuts, checking tightening After replacement of a wheel or if a wheel has been removed for other reasons, the wheel nuts must be check-tightened after 3 hours of operation. Tightening torque: 800 Nm (590 lbf ft) For more information about tire change and actions in connection 419 .
  • Page 386: Specifications

    (quality class) and sulphur content in the fuel. Volvo Engine Oil VDS-4 10W-30 1) VDS-4.5 and VDS-4 approved oils. Non VDS-4.5 or VDS-4 approved oils can be used up to +30 °C (+86 °F).
  • Page 387 Sulphur content in fuel, in ppm (> 15 ppm is not allowed) Oil change interval Oil grade < 15 ppm Volvo High Performance engine Volvo Performance engine oil filter oil filter Volvo Engine Oil VDS-4.5 1000 hours or 500 hours at least every 12 months Other approved VDS-4.5 engine oil...
  • Page 388 SAE 5W-40 intervals according to the oil grade and sulphur content in the fuel. Volvo Engine Oil VDS-4 10W-30 1) VDS-4.5 and VDS-4 approved oils. Non VDS-4.5 or VDS-4 Volvo Engine Oil VDS-4 15W-40 approved oils can be used up to +30 °C (+86 °F).
  • Page 389 Recommended lubricants Recommended lubricants, brake cooling system Oil grade Interval between Recommended viscosity at different ambient temperatures changes hours Volvo Wet Brake Oil 4000 Volvo 97304 WB102 WB102 V1095848 Volvo Wet Brake Oil 2000 Volvo 97303 WB101 Other approved oils...
  • Page 390: Recommended Lubricants

    Oil grade Interval between Recommended viscosity at different ambient temperatures changes hours Volvo Automatic 2000 Transmission Fluid Volvo 97342 AT102 Volvo Automatic Transmission Fluid AT102 V1095847 Volvo Automatic 1000 Transmission Fluid Volvo 97341 AT101 Other approved oils 1000 according to Volvo...
  • Page 391 – Volvo Multipurpose Grease 97718 GR101 (pins, bushings, joints) if additives, consistency NLGI 2 – Volvo Resistant Grease 97720 GR102 nothing else stated – Other greases approved against Volvo standards 1277,18 / 1277,2 Hitch Synthetic, lithium complex grease – Mobilith SHC220   ...
  • Page 392: Fuel System

      Specifications Fuel system Fuel system Fuel NOTE! The manufacturer's warranties may become invalid and void if unsuitable or incorrect fuels are used. Fuel, specifications (EU certified engines) D11L engines with exhaust aftertreatment / D11M engines with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and with exhaust aftertreatment Diesel engines from 2011 and later are only intended to be run on sulphur-free fuel, with a maximum sulphur content of 10 ppm.
  • Page 393 Vegetable oils and/or esters, also called "bio-diesel", (e.g., rape-seed methyl ester, RME fuel) are offered on certain markets both as pure products and as mixed into the diesel fuel. Volvo Construction Equipment accepts max. 7% intermix of bio-diesel fuel in the diesel fuel, ready-mixed from the oil companies.
  • Page 394   Specifications Fuel system Engine emission designation Engine Acceptable size blend EU Stage II / US Tier 2 * Below D4 / Up to B7 EU Stage IIIA / US Tier 3 * 4 litres EU Stage IIIB / US Tier 4 interim EU Stage IV / US Tier 4 final EU Stage V EU Stage II / US Tier 2 *...
  • Page 395 Alternative fuels, including biodiesel, that are not substantially similar to the required test fuels may adversely affect engine emissions compliance. As a result, Volvo does not warrant that the engine will conform to applicable Federal or California and EU emissions limits when operated on, or having previously being...
  • Page 396   Specifications Fuel system However, the use of biodiesel up to a maximum of 20% (B20) in and of itself, will not affect the manufacturer's mechanical warranty as to engine or emissions system, provided the bio fuel used in the blend conforms to the applicable standards and the additional steps outlined herein are followed.
  • Page 397 AdBlue®/DEF is available in plastic container, barrel, IBC, or bulk. For information on ordering AdBlue®/DEF (only applies to USA-market): • Volvo Construction Equipment: 1-877-823-1111 (office hours) • www.volvoce.com (outside of office hours) For information on ordering AdBlue®/DEF (other markets), contact your local Volvo dealer.
  • Page 398   Specifications Fuel system Actions in case of contact with AdBlue®/DEF: • In case of skin contact, rinse thoroughly with water. The fluid may cause irritation of the skin. • In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly for several minutes. If needed, contact a doctor for advice. •...
  • Page 399: Cooling System

    The previous coolant, Volvo Coolant VCS (yellow fluid) has been replaced with Volvo Coolant VCS2 (orange fluid). The fluids can be mixed together. Machines that previously used Volvo Coolant VCS (yellow fluid) can now be filled with the new Volvo Coolant VCS2 (orange fluid).
  • Page 400: Service Capacities And Change Intervals

      Specifications Service capacities and change intervals Service capacities and change intervals Oil and fluid change, intervals 384 . Intervals for oil changes and fluid changes, see page Filter change engine, intervals Hours Engine oil filter 500 (performance filter) or at each oil change 1000 (high performance filter) or at least once a year Only applies to machines with engine alternative M under some...
  • Page 401 Specifications   Service capacities and change intervals d) An EON filter (optional equipment) can be installed instead of a standard filter. Should be changed when the control light is e) Cleaning takes place using an exchange system. f) Only applies to machines with engine alternative M. g) Only applies to machines with engine alternative E or F.
  • Page 402 30 litres (7.9 US gal) Front axle (incl. hub reductions), A30G 31 litres (8.2 US gal) Front bogie axle (incl. hub reductions), A25G 31 litres (8.2 US gal) Front bogie axle (incl. hub reductions), A30G 32 litres (8.5 US gal) Rear bogie axle (incl.
  • Page 403: Engine

    Specifications   Engine Engine Engine Engine Options General Engine alternative F A25G A30G Make Volvo Designation D11F Max. power at 2,100 rpm (35 r/s) ISO 9249 234 kW (314 hp) 264 kW (354 hp) Torque at 1,150 rpm (19.2 r/s) ISO 9249 1,942 Nm (1,432 lbf ft) –...
  • Page 404   Specifications Engine A25G A30G Make Volvo Designation D11L Max. power at 2,100 rpm (35 r/s) ISO 9249 234 kW (314 hp) 264 kW (354 hp) Torque at 1,150 rpm (19.2 r/s) ISO 9249 1,942 Nm (1,432 lbf ft) –...
  • Page 405 Specifications   Engine Cold start device Type Electrical coil Power, preheating coil 3.6 kW Time relay (integrated), engagement time Variable Fuel feed pump Type Gear-driven pump Feed pressure: at 600 rpm min. 220 kPa (2.2 bar) (31.9 psi) Feed pressure: at 1200 rpm min.
  • Page 406: Electrical System

      Specifications Electrical system Electrical system Electrical system System voltage 24 V Electrical system, battery Quantity Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 170 Ah Weight 32.8 kg (72.3 lbs) without electrolyte 45.9 kg (101.2 lbs) with electrolyte Ground connection Negative terminal Electrical system, alternator Watt 3396 W...
  • Page 407 Specifications   Electrical system Bulbs, trailer unit Watt Socket Halogen 70 W Back-up light LED (optional Included in the light unit equipment) Electrical system, voltage converter (optional equipment) Output voltage 14 V DC Output (max.) 280 W Fuses and relays Fuses Fuses on circuit board: NOTE!
  • Page 408   Specifications Electrical system Designation Rated current Description FU03 15 A Relay RE07 (work lights front) FU04 Relay RE14 (climate control system) FU05 Running lights left; License plate light FU06 Running lights right FU07 Low beam left FU08 Low beam right FU09 10 A Relay RE02;...
  • Page 409 Automatic greasing system (optional equipment) FU47 10 A Key-feed CU3622 (engine gateway) (Only applies to machines with engine alternative D11L.) FU48 Key-feed connector VE, Seatbelt indicator light external (Optional equipment); Volvo Co-Pilot FU49 Relay RE12 FU50 Voltage feed V2-ECU FU51 –...
  • Page 410 FU73 40 A Hood pump FU74 15 A Voltage converter SO3902; W-ECU (CareTrack); Alternator; Fuse FU95; Volvo Co-Pilot FU81 20 A Engine heater and cab heater, diesel-powered (optional equipment) FU82 15 A Engine heater and cab heater, diesel-powered (optional equipment)
  • Page 411 Specifications   Electrical system Designation Rated current Description FU91 15 A Battery charger (optional equipment) FU92 15 A Fuel preheater (optional equipment) FU93 15 A Battery heater (optional equipment) 10 A Switch entrance lighting; Switch ignition; Switch hazard flashers; FU95 Position monitor door;...
  • Page 412   Specifications Electrical system Relays Relays on circuit board: DI24 DI21 DI06 DI20 DI17 DI22 DI07 DI18 DI23 DI09 DI19 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 FUSE TEST RE01 RE03...
  • Page 413 Specifications   Electrical system Designation Description RE14 Fuse FU27; Fuse FU28; Fuse FU29 RE15 Entrance lighting (optional equipment) RE16 Fuse FU33; Fuse FU35; Fuse FU36; Fuse FU37; Fuse FU38 RE17 Fuse FU39; Fuse FU40; Fuse FU41 RE18 Fuse FU42; Fuse FU43; Fuse FU44; Fuse FU45; Fuse FU46; Fuse FU47; Fuse FU48; Fuse FU49;...
  • Page 414   Specifications Electrical system Other relays: FU74 FU60 FU53/98 RT3503* RE3530* FU85 FU54 FU95 RE2501 V1179132 RE2503 V1138584 FU97 FU99 * discontinued for machines manufactured after March 2017 Position: Engine compartment Position: Electrical distribution box in cab FU74 FU60 FU53/98 RE3510 RE3614 RE8701...
  • Page 415 Specifications   Electrical system Designation Description RE3530 Entrance lighting(optional equipment) – discontinued for machines manufactured after March 2017. RE3614 Windshield wiper, rear (optional equipment) RE3705 Main relay (battery disconnector) RE8701 Two relays with mutual exclusion: Cab heat/cab ventilation timer (optional equipment) Alternative Auxiliary heater (optional equipment) RE8706 Engine and cab heater, diesel-powered (1) (optional equipment)
  • Page 416: Transmission

    Dog-clutch 100% locking in drive axles Drive axles Tractor unit Front bogie axle Rear bogie axle Make Volvo Volvo Volvo Designation, A25G AHW56 AHW56 AHW56 Designation, A30G AHW64 AHW64 AHW64 Final drive (Differential carrier assembly) Tractor unit Front bogie axle...
  • Page 417 Specifications   Transmission Gear Forward 38.4 km/h (23.9 mph) 52.7 km/h (32.7 mph) Reverse 7.7 km/h (4.8 mph) 13.7 km/h (8.5 mph)   ...
  • Page 418: Brake

      Specifications Brake Brake Brake system Parking brake Type Hydraulically operated, spring-applied disc brake. Acts on both front axle and front bogie axle by automatic activation of the differential lock in the dropbox. Service brakes Type Hydraulically operated, divided in two circuits. One circuit for the tractor unit and one for the trailer unit.
  • Page 419: Compressed Air System

    Specifications   Compressed air system Compressed air system Compressed air system Compressed air regulator Cut-in pressure 810–730 kPa (8.1–7.3 bar) Cut-out pressure (unloading pressure) 830–870 kPa (8.3–8.7 bar) Compressor Type 1-cylinder piston compressor Compressed air tanks Quantity 4 litres (1.06 US gal) regeneration tank 10 litres (2.64 US gal) circuit tank Safety valve Opening pressure...
  • Page 420: Steering

      Specifications Steering Steering Steering system Type of steering Hydro-mechanical articulated steering Steering lock 2 × 45° Steering wheel movement 3.4 revolutions Pressure, max. 25 MPa (250 bar) (3626 psi)
  • Page 421: Wheels

    Check the cable and its attaching points, as well as the load cell. see page Tyre, specifications (A25) Applies to models:  A25G NOTE! The table also includes tires that have been removed from the range since the machine was introduced. Tyre inflation pressure at 25,000 kg (55,000 lb)
  • Page 422   Specifications Wheels Tyre, specifications (A30) Applies to models:  A30G NOTE! The table also includes tires that have been removed from the range since the machine was introduced. Tyre inflation pressure at 29,000 kg (64,000 lb) A30G payload Tyres Front Rear kPa (psi) kPa (psi)
  • Page 423: Suspension

    Specifications   Suspension Suspension Suspension cylinder (GHS), specifications Number of cylinders Stroke 140 mm (5.5 in) Suspension agents Hydraulic oil and nitrogen gas   ...
  • Page 424: Cab

      Specifications General The cab is mounted on rubber pads, is insulated, and has a flat floor with rubber mat. Tested and approved as safety cab. ROPS tested according to ISO 3471–2008 and FOPS tested according to ISO 3449–2008. Cab interior fittings and upholstery Fire-retardant (fire-resistant) measured according to ISO 3795-1989.
  • Page 425 Specifications   Noise and vibrations Noise and vibrations Hand-arm vibrations Emission of hand-arm vibrations generated during real operating conditions when the machine is used as intended is less than 2.5 RMS (root mean square) acceleration according to ISO 8041:2005. Whole-body vibrations Emission of whole-body vibrations generated during real operating conditions when the machine is used as intended is according to the table below.
  • Page 426: Noise And Vibrations

      Specifications Noise and vibrations Noise level values Machines with sound-absorbing optional equipment A25G (engine A30G (engine A25G (engine A30G (engine alternative F) alternative F) alternative L) alternative L) Sound pressure level (LpA) at operator's station. Measuring 72 LpA dB(A) (±2 dB) 70 LpA dB(A) (±2 dB)
  • Page 427: Hydraulic System

    Specifications   Hydraulic system Hydraulic system Hydraulic system Dumping system A25G A30G Cylinders 2 pcs. 2 pcs. Type Double-acting Double-acting Dumping time 12 seconds 12 seconds Lowering time 10 seconds 10 seconds Dump angle 74° 70°   ...
  • Page 428: Machine Weights

      Specifications Machine weights Machine weights Weights The weights apply with tires 23.5 R25 Weight A25G Operating weight (incl. operator and all fluids) 22,700 kg 50,045 lbs Front axle pressure (at operating weight) 12,800 kg 28,219 lbs Bogie pressure (at operating weight)
  • Page 429 Note that the above equipment marked with a * affects the machine's weight distribution. Assumes that the equipment weight is loaded on the bogie. Weights Hauler Chassis    HC42 Weight A25G A30G Operating weight (incl. operator and all fluids) 18900 41667 19600 43211 Front axle pressure (at operating weight)
  • Page 430   Specifications Machine weights HC54 Weight A25G A30G Operating weight (incl. operator and all fluids) 19650 43321 20300 44754 Front axle pressure (at operating weight) 12900 28440 13000 28660 Bogie pressure (at operating weight) 6750 14881 7300 16094 Maximum permitted load on front axle...
  • Page 431: Dimensions

    Specifications   Dimensions Dimensions   ...
  • Page 432   Specifications Dimensions Dimensional drawing Applies to models:  A25G The letters in the figures refer to the text on the next page. V1176994...
  • Page 433 Specifications   Dimensions The dimensions apply to an unloaded machine with tires, dimension 23.5 R25 Dimensions inch Overall length 10218 402.3 Overall length, tractor unit 4954 195.0 Overall length, trailer unit 5736 225.8 Load body length, standard body 5162 203.2 Height to roof of cab 3356 132.1...
  • Page 434   Specifications Dimensions Dimensional drawing Applies to models:  A30G The letters in the figures refer to the text on the next page. V1176994  ...
  • Page 435 Specifications   Dimensions The dimensions apply to an unloaded machine with tires, dimension 750/65 R25 Dimensions inch Overall length 10296 405.3 Overall length, tractor unit 4954 195.0 Overall length, trailer unit 5811 228.8 Load body length, standard body 5384 211.0 Height to roof of cab 3366 132.5...
  • Page 436   Specifications Dimensions Dimensional drawing Hauler chassis — HC42 The letters in the figures refer to the text on the next page. a1° a3° V1138055...
  • Page 437 Specifications   Dimensions Dimensions A25G HC42 A30G HC42 Overall length 9406 370.5 9406 370.5 Distance, front edge — rear edge trailer unit 4435 174.6 4435 174.6 Distance, front edge bogie – centre of dump hinge 4335 170.7 4335 170.7 Height over cab 3356 132.2...
  • Page 438   Specifications Dimensions Dimensional drawing Hauler chassis — HC54 The letters in the figures refer to the text on the next page. a1° a3° V1138056...
  • Page 439 Specifications   Dimensions Dimensions A25G HC54 30G HC54 Overall length 10606 417.6 10606 417.6 Distance, front edge — rear edge trailer unit 5635 221.9 5635 221.9 Distance, front edge trailer unit — centre of dump hinge 5535 217.9 5535 217.9...
  • Page 440   Specifications Dimensions Dimensional drawing Hauler chassis — HC59 The letters in the figures refer to the text on the next page. a1° a3° V1138057...
  • Page 441 Specifications   Dimensions Dimensions A25G HC59 A30G HC59 Overall length 11106 437.2 11106 437.2 Distance, front edge — rear edge trailer unit 6135 241.5 6135 241.5 Distance, front edge trailer unit — centre of dump hinge 6035 237.6 6035 237.6...
  • Page 442: Mechanical Equipment

      Specifications Mechanical equipment Mechanical equipment Trailer hitch (Additional options) The trailer hitch is used to tow small trailers Maximum trailer weight, braked trailer: 10,000 kg 22,050 lb Max. horizontal load on trailer hitch: 8,500 kg 18,739 lbs Max. vertical load on trailer hitch: Up to 25 km/h (15.5 mph) 2,000 kg 4410 lb...
  • Page 443 Manufacturing of the main components - engines, transmissions, drive axles and cabs as well as assembly of complete articulated haulers takes place at production facilities of Volvo Construction Equipment. All of these are certified according to ISO 14001. A lot of our components and parts are purchased from external suppliers.
  • Page 444: Environmental Declaration

    Recycling The design of Volvo articulated haulers allows for recycling at the end of their useful life cycle. Materials can be reused in new Volvo haulers or other products. According to our own calculations, the machine is recyclable to 95% by weight. Most of our plastic parts are marked for recycling according to Volvo standards 5052,41;...
  • Page 445 Specifications   Environmental Declaration Recycling Model Units A25G A30G Steel and iron 17 000 17 500 37,485 38,588 Copper Aluminium Bronze bushings Lead batteries Glass Polymer materials and rubber kg Tires 1 908 2 436 4,207 5,371 Fluids, oils and chemicals...
  • Page 446: Service History

      Specifications Service history Service history Service 500 hours Type of service Signature and stamp Date Hours First 500 hours Service and maintenance   Service 1000 hours Type of service Signature and stamp Date Hours First 1000 hours  Service and maintenance Service 1500 hours Type of service Signature and stamp...
  • Page 447 Specifications   Service history Service 5000 hours Type of service Signature and stamp Date Hours Service and maintenance   Service 5500 hours Type of service Signature and stamp Date Hours Service and maintenance   Service 6000 hours Type of service Signature and stamp Date Hours...
  • Page 448   Specifications Service history Service 10000 hours Type of service Signature and stamp Date Hours Service and maintenance   Service 10500 hours Type of service Signature and stamp Date Hours Service and maintenance   Service 11000 hours Type of service Signature and stamp Date Hours...
  • Page 449: Alphabetical Index

    Alphabetical index     Alphabetical index Axles oil, checking level and refilling.........368 Back-up alarm..............173 Batteries................362 Abbreviations..............11 Batteries, charging............363 Accidents................175 Battery, disconnecting and connecting......282 Action centre..............113 Bearings, greasing ............330 Actions when lifting the machine.......239, 240 Before service, read............
  • Page 450   Alphabetical index   Drop box oil, checking level and refilling......367 Guard plates..............274 Dump body................219 Dump body lock..............279 Handling hazardous materials...........291 Dump body, alternative lowering........223 Handling line, tubes and hoses......... 296 Dump support..............254 Haul Assist................17 Hauler chassis.............24, 265 Eco driving................
  • Page 451 Rear underbody skid plates, lowering....... 275 Transporting machine............228 Rear underbody skid plates, raising........275 Travelling on public roads..........177 Rear vision display Volvo Co-pilot........145 Tyre pressure monitoring system........26, 147 Rear vision monitor............143 Tyre pressure monitoring system, advanced settings..152 Rear vision system............143...
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