Volvo A25E - Operating Techniques

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Operating techniques

The following pages contain advice and instructions on how to

operate the machine. It is important to use correct operating

techniques in order to obtain safe and efficient use of the machine.

Main Page

Foreword1
Identification Numbers2
Table of Contents3
Presentation5
Intended Use5
Environmental Requirements5
Steering System6
CE Marking, EMC Directive9
Communication Equipment, Installation10
Protection against Electromagnetic Interference10
Plates and Decals11
The USA Federal Clean Air Act14
Customer Assistance14
Preventive Maintenance Program16
Instrument Panels17
Left Instrument Panel18
Centre Instrument Panel20
Right Instrument Panel24
Control Lamps25
Safety Stop, Engine26
Ignition26
Cigarette Lighter26
Unassigned26
Delayed Stop (Optional Equipment)26
Hazard Flashers27
Rotating Warning Beacon (Optional Equipment)27
Electrically Heated Rear View Mirrors27
(Optional Equipment)27
Electrically Heated Seat (Optional Equipment)27
Raised Engine Speed (Optional Equipment)27
Control Light, Turn-Around Wheels down28
(Applies to A25ETR)28
Turn-Around Wheels (Applies to A25ETR)28
Display Unit29
Component Information30
Operating Information33
Setting Display Mode34
Setting Units34
Setting Time35
Setting Date35
Other Controls43
Controls43
Steering Wheel Adjustment45
Brake Pedal45
Accelerator Pedal45
Control Panel46
Gear Selector47
Power Socket49
Operator Comfort50
Operator Seat50
Storage Space51
Emergency Hammer51
Emergency Exit51
Heating and Ventilation System52
Operating Instructions55
Running-In Instructions55
Speed Limiter55
Safety Rules When Operating57
Operator Duties57
Measures before Operating61
Starting the Engine62
Gear Shifting63
Overspeed Protection64
Operating with Differential Locks65
Steering67
Braking68
Service Brakes68
Parking Brake68
Auxiliary Brake68
Exhaust Brake70
Stopping Machine71
Parking72
Long-Term Parking72
What to Do if the Machine Gets Stuck73
Recovering/Towing74
Tipping77
Dump Body, Emergency Lowering78
Transporting the Machine79
Lifting Machine80
Operating Techniques83
Whole Body Vibrations84
Transport Operation85
Operating on Inclines86
Uphill Operation86
Downhill Operation86
Function Description87
Off-Road Operation88
Loading89
Transporting with Load89
Dumping Load90
Operating with Turn-Around Wheels (Applies to A25ETR)91
Hauler Chassis92
Safety When Servicing95
Service Position95
Before Service, Read96
Preparations before Service98
Engine Hood99
Fire Protection101
Handling Hazardous Substances103
Service and Maintenance107
Cleaning the Machine108
Engine109
Fuel System112
Water Trap113
Fuel, Filling115
Intercooler116
Turbocharger117
Air Cleaner118
Additional Air Cleaner120
Cooling System123
Radiator, Cleaning124
Coolant, Changing125
Electrical System128
Batteries, Charging129
Starting with Booster Batteries130
Alternator Belt131
Power Transmission135
Transmission Oil135
Brake System143
Brake Pads144
Brake Adjustment144
Compressed-Air System145
Tyres147
Cab148
Windscreen Washer Reservoir151
Hydraulic System153
Hydraulic Oil153
Dump Body156
General Inspection of Machine158
Lubrication and Service Chart159
Specifications167
Recommended Lubricants167
Engine Oil168
Capacities and Intervals between Changes171
Filter Replacements172
Engine, Specifications173
Fuel System174
Cooling System, Specifications175
Electrical System, Specifications176
Specifications178
Other Relays181
Power Transmission182
Brake System, Specifications184
Compressed-Air System, Specifications185
Steering/Hydraulic System, Specifications186
Tyre Sizes and Recommended Air Pressure187
Cab, Specifications188
Weights190
Dimensional Drawing, A25E191
Dimensional Drawing, A30E193
Specifications, A25E 4X4 and A25ETR195
Dimensional Drawing, A25E 4X4 and A25ETR196
Dimensional Drawing, Hauler Chassis198
Service History206
Alphabetical Index211

Volvo A25E - Operating Techniques

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