Service and maintenance
150 Hydraulic system
If the machine is equipped with FS-system:
1 Place the machine in the service position (level position), see
page 89.
2 Make sure that the FS-system is in bottom position, see page
27. Let the engine run at idle for approx. 3 minutes so that the
accumulators are drained of oil and pressure.
3 Carry out draining according to the above method.
4 Fill oil through the hydraulic oil filter after removing the filler
plug.
5 Reinstall the plug.
6 Start the engine and activate the FS-system to normal position
by using the switch, see page 27.
7 When the FS-system is in normal position, stop the engine and
check the oil level and top up when required.
Capacity when changing A35E FS/A40E FS: approx. 275 litres
(72.6 US gal)
For oil quality grades, see page 167.
Take care of filters/oils/liquids in an environmentally safe way,
see page 91.
Bio oil
When changing from a mineral oil to a bio oil, please contact a
workshop authorised by Volvo CE.
Hydraulic system, return oil filter and
magnetic rods
IMPORTANT! Exercise cleanliness when filling oil and in all
work on the hydraulic system
Replace the return oil filters and clean the magnetic rods
every 2000 hours. A first change of the return oil filters as well
as cleaning of the magnetic rods shall take place at the 1000
hour warranty inspection.
1 Detach the covers.
2 Remove the filters which are of the disposable type.
3 Clean the magnetic rods thoroughly and install new filters.
4 Check the O-rings.
5 Reinstall the covers.
Hydraulic system, breather filter
Replace breather filter (D) every 1000 hours.
1 Remove the cover.
2 Replace the filter insert.
3 Reinstall the cover.
V1052031
Return oil filters
V1052032
Magnetic rod
V1052034
Breather filter, hydraulic system