Volvo A40e OPERATOR MAINTENANCE Manual
Volvo A40e Articulated Dump Truck
Safety when servicing
Operating instructions
Other controls
Table of contents
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Presentation
Instrument panels
Operating techniques
Service and maintenance
Specifications
Alphabetical index
Table of contents
Foreword….1
Identification numbers…. 2
Presentation……5
CE marking, EMC directive….. 9
Communication equipment, installation….. 10
Plates and decals . 11
The USA Federal Clean Air Act… 14
Instrument panels….17
Left instrument panel…… 18
Centre instrument panel…….. 20
Right instrument panel…. 24
Display unit……….. 28
Other controls.43
Controls .. 43
Operator comfort .. 50
Ventilation system 52
Operating instructions ..55
Safety rules when operating…….. 57
Measures before operating………. 61
Starting engine ….. 62
Gear shifting ……… 63
Operating with differential locks… 65
Steering .. 67
Braking … 68
Stopping machine. 69
Parking … 70
What to do if the machine gets stuck …….. 71
Recovering/towing 72
Tipping…. 75
Dump body, emergency lowering 76
Full Suspension, emergency lowering……. 77
Transporting the machine………… 78
Operating techniques….81
Whole body vibrations.. 82
Transport operation…… 84
Operating on inclines…… 85
Off-road operation 86
Loading… 87
Transporting with load.. 87
Dumping load ……. 88
Safety when servicing …89
Service position …. 89
Before service, read….. 90
Preparations before service……… 92
Fire protection……. 95
Handling hazardous substances . 97
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Service and maintenance……….101
Engine .. 103
Fuel system …….. 106
Intercooler……….. 111
Turbocharger…… 111
Air cleaner ………. 112
Additional air cleaner…. 114
Cooling system… 117
Electrical system. 122
Power transmission…. 129
Brake system…… 138
Compressed-air system 142
Tyres….. 143
Cab……. 144
Hydraulic system 149
Dump body ……… 152
General inspection of machine.. 154
Lubrication and service chart….. 155
Automatic greasing……. 162
Specifications..167
Recommended lubricants………. 167
Capacities and intervals between changes ………. 171
Engine, specifications… 173
Fuel system, specifications…….. 174
Cooling system, specifications .. 175
Electrical system, specifications 176
Power transmission, specifications………. 182
Brake system, specifications ….. 184
Compressed-air system, specifications… 185
Steering/hydraulic system, specifications 186
Tyre sizes and recommended air pressure ………. 187
Cab, specifications….. 188
Weights. 190
Dimensional drawing, A35E/A40E……….. 191
Dimensional drawing, A35E FS/A40E FS ………… 193
Service history …. 195
Alphabetical index.199
Volvo A40e OPERATOR MAINTENANCE Manual
This Operator’s Manual is intended as a guide for the correct use and maintenance of the machine. Therefore, study it carefully before starting and operating the machine, or before carrying out any preventive maintenance.
Keep the manual in the cab so that it always is at hand. Replace it immediate if it is lost.
The manual describes the applications for which the machine primarily is intended and is written to apply for all markets.
Volvo A40e OPERATOR MAINTENANCE Manual