Service and maintenance
Power transmission
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Frame joint bearing, lubricating with oil
Applies to machines up to serial number:
A35E/A35EFS – 10836
A40E/A40EFS – 12450
Checking
Check the bearing every 2000 hours.
Checking and adjusting clearance
Check and adjust the frame joint bearing clearance every
2000 hours
.
The work should be carried out at a workshop authorised by
Volvo CE.
Checking oil level
Check the oil level every 250 hours.
1 Place the machine in service position, see page 89.
2 Read off the oil level on sight glass (A).
Changing oil
Change oil every 2000 hours. The first oil change must be
carried out at the 1000 hour warranty inspection.
1 Place the machine in service position, see page 89.
2 Remove cover (B) above the sight glass.
3 Connect the draining hose to draining connection (C) on the
frame joint and drain off the oil.
4 Remove the draining hose.
5 Remove the bleeder screw.
6 Fill reservoir (B) with new oil.
7 Check the level in the sight glass.
NOTE! Fill in stages, as otherwise there is a risk that the oil
will overflow.
8 Install the cover and wipe off any spillage.
Capacity when changing: approx. 3 litres (0.8 US gal)
For oil quality grades, see page 167.
Take care of filters/oils/liquids in an environmentally safe way,
see page 91.
Changing breather filter
Replace the breather filter every 2000 hours. Filter (D) is of the
disposable type, i.e. it cannot be cleaned, but must be
replaced.
1 Undo the clamp and remove the filter.
Move the clamp over to the new filter and install it.
A
Sight glass
B
Cover
C
Draining connection
D
Breather filter
