VOLVO VHD Operators Manual Maintenance & Engine Service

If you own a VHD, this comprehensive manual covers everything you need to know:

• General Information - Page 1
• Information For the Owner - Page 1
• Safety Information - Page 3
• Proper Maintenance Procedure - Page 3
• Injury Prevention - Page 6
• Engine Damage Prevention - Page 15
• Electric System Damage Prevention - Page 17
• Reporting Safety Defects - Page 19
• General Engine Design Information - Page 20
• Engine Overview D7 - Page 20
• Engine Overview, D12 - Page 22
• Typical Engine Compartment Overview - Page 24
• Engine Features - Page 26
• VECTRO II Parameter Values, D7 - Page 27
• VECTRO II Parameter Values, D12 - Page 28
• Engine Variants, D7 - Page 29
• Engine Variants, D12 - Page 30
• Engine Data - Page 31
• Engine Storage - Page 32
• Cooling System - Page 34
• General Coolant Information - Page 34
• Water Specification - Page 40
• Additives - Page 41
• Antifreeze - Page 42
• Fuel System - Page 50
• Fuel Safety Reminders - Page 50
• Diesel Fuel Specification - Page 51
• Fuel Additives - Page 55
• Alternative Fuels - Page 58
• Oil System - Page 59
• Engine Oil - Page 59
• Oil Sampling - Page 70
• Severe Service Schedule for VHD-Series - Page 74
• General and Check-Chart - Page 74
• Maintenance Categories - Page 78
• Heavy-Duty Service Schedule for VHD-Series - Page 84
• General and Check-Chart - Page 84
• Maintenance Categories - Page 89
• Maintenance - Page 95
• Engine Maintenance - Page 95
• Flushing Cooling System, D7 - Page 121
• Flushing Cooling System, D12 - Page 124
• Turbo and Charge Air Cooler - Page 126
• Replacing Fuel Filters - Page 128
• Fuel System Service - Page 129
• Transmission and Rear Axle Maintenance - Page 139
• Steering and Brakes Maintenance - Page 143
• Electrical System Maintenance - Page 149
• Tires, Wheels and Hub Maintenance - Page 151
• Chassis Maintenance - Page 155
• Cab Maintenance - Page 157
• Lubrication, VHD - Page 162
• Viscosity and Capacity Tables - Page 166
• Literature - Page 172
• Service Assistance and Manuals - Page 172
• Service Charts - Page 174
• Scheduled Services - Page 174
• Repair Record - Page 177
• Tire Record - Page 183
• Fuel and Oil Record - Page 194
• Index - Page 207