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Volvo A40E User Manual

Volvo A40E
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Ref.No. VOE21C1003521 English
Printed in Sweden CST

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Volvo A40E Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVolvo
ModelA40E
CategoryUtility Vehicle
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Foreword

Presentation

Information about the machine's Volvo A35E/A35E FS 6x6 and A40E/A40E FS 6x6 models.

Operating Instructions

Safety rules when operating

Rules and guidelines for safe machine operation.

Travelling and operating (working) on a public road

Guidelines for operating the machine on public roads.

Measures before operating

Essential checks and actions to perform before starting the machine.

Starting engine

Procedures for starting the engine, including preheating and safety checks.

Gear shifting

Description of the transmission, gear selector control, and gear-shift inhibitor.

Operating with differential locks

Guidelines for engaging and using differential locks and 6-wheel drive.

Steering

Description of the steering system and secondary steering function.

Braking

Information on service brakes, parking brake, and engine retarding.

Stopping machine

Steps for safely stopping the machine.

Parking

Procedures for parking the machine, including long-term parking.

What to do if the machine gets stuck

Steps to take when the machine becomes stuck.

Recovering/towing

Procedures for recovering and towing the machine safely.

Tipping

Points to observe when dumping, and tipping control functions.

Dump body, emergency lowering

Procedure for manually lowering the dump body in an emergency.

Full Suspension, emergency lowering

Procedure for emergency lowering of the Full Suspension system.

Transporting the machine

Procedures for transporting the machine on a truck or trailer.

Lifting machine

Information on using lifting tools for lifting the machine.

Operating techniques

Transport operation

Techniques for safe and efficient transport operation on roads.

Operating on inclines

Operating techniques for uphill and downhill slopes.

Loading

Procedures and safety for loading the machine.

Transporting with load

Considerations for transporting loads, including off-road travel.

Dumping load

Methods and safety precautions for dumping loads.

Safety when servicing

Service position

Preparing the machine for service work in a safe position.

Before service, read

Safety precautions and general advice before performing service.

Prevent personal injuries

Measures to prevent personal injuries during service.

Prevent machine damage

Measures to prevent damage to the machine during service.

Preparations before service

Specific preparations required before starting service.

Fire protection

Fire prevention measures and actions in case of fire.

Handling hazardous substances

Precautions for handling hazardous materials like paint, rubber, and refrigerant.

Service and maintenance

Engine oil, changing

Interval and conditions for changing engine oil.

Engine oil filters, replacing

Procedure for replacing engine oil filters.

Fuel system

Fuel system maintenance, including bleeding, filters, and water trap.

Fuel system, air bleeding

Procedure for bleeding air from the fuel system.

Fuel filters, replacing

Replacing primary and secondary fuel filters.

Fuel, filling

Procedure for filling the fuel tank.

Primary filter, cleaning/replacing

Cleaning or replacing the primary air filter.

Secondary filter, replacing

Procedure for replacing the secondary air filter.

Cooling system

Cooling system components, coolant, and maintenance procedures.

Coolant, changing

Procedure for changing coolant, including draining and filling.

Electrical system

Electrical system components, battery, and maintenance.

Power transmission

Power transmission components and maintenance.

Transmission oil

Checking and changing transmission oil.

Transmission oil, checking level after topping up or changing

Procedure for checking transmission oil level.

Lubrication and service chart

Chart detailing lubrication points and service intervals.

Specifications

Recommended lubricants

Recommended oils, greases, and coolants for machine components.

Engine oil

Engine oil specifications and change intervals based on fuel sulfur content.

Coolant

Coolant specifications, mixture ratios, and water quality requirements.

Capacities and intervals between changes

Table of fluid capacities and service intervals.

Oil and fluid changes

Intervals for oil and fluid changes for various systems.

Filter replacements

Schedule for replacing various filters on the machine.

Engine

Engine filter replacement intervals.

Engine, specifications

Detailed engine specifications.

Air cleaner

Air cleaner types and specifications.

Fuel system, specifications

Fuel system specifications.

Cooling system, specifications

Cooling system specifications.

Electrical system, specifications

Electrical system specifications, including bulbs.

Fuses

Fuses in the electrical distribution box.

Relays

Relays in the electrical distribution box.

Power transmission, specifications

Detailed specifications for the power transmission system.

Speed ranges (max.)

Maximum speed ranges for each gear.

Brake system, specifications

Detailed specifications for the brake system.

Compressed-air system, specifications

Compressed-air system specifications.

Steering/hydraulic system, specifications

Specifications for steering and hydraulic systems.

Tyre sizes and recommended air pressure

Recommended tyre sizes and air pressures for different loads.

Cab, specifications

Detailed specifications for the machine's cab.

Vibration and sound information

Information on vibration and sound emissions.

Weights

Specifications for machine weights and load capacities.

Dimensional drawing, A35E/A40E

Dimensional drawings of the A35E/A40E models.

Dimensional drawing, A35E FS/A40E FS

Dimensional drawings of the A35E FS/A40E FS models.

Service history

Log for recording service history.

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