Service and maintenance
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Cooling system
Changing coolant filter (option)
IMPORTANT! Machine with Volvo Coolant VCS must not use
together with the coolant filter.
Current Volvo coolant filter is not possible to use with Volvo coolant
VCS due to the mismatch of the inhabitor systems.
A
WARNING!
Take care when replacing the filter, hot coolant can cause
severe burns on unprotected skin.
The filter should be replaced
every 1000 hours,
provided Volvo
Construction Equipment original anti-freeze is used.
Removing
1 Turn the handle on shut-off valve (A) until it is horizontal (the
coolant circuit through the filter is now closed).
2 Loosen the filter with a suitable tool (filter pliers or similar).
Installing
3 Coat the gasket with petroleum jelly.
4 Fill the filter with coolant.
5 Screw on the filter until the gasket just touches the sealing sur-
face. Then tighten the filter a further 1/2 a turn
6 Open the valve (A). The handle should now be vertical.
After installing
7 Wipe around the filter head and the filter until dry.
8 Start up and run the engine until warm.
9 Stop the engine and check that the gasket seal. If it leaks, re-
move filter and check the sealing surface.
NOTE: Usually it does not help to tighten the filter further.
Water pump & fan belt tension
A
WARNING!
The engine must be stationary when checking the belt
tension, rotating parts can cause injuries.
Check the belt every 500 hours or when the belt slip makes
noise.
At correct belt tension, it should be possible to depress the
belt approx. 15 mm (0.6 in). if above 15 mm (B), replace the
belt (B) with a new one.
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