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General Information
Do Not Remove
this manual from the ve-
hicle. It contains important operational and
safety information that is needed by all
drivers and owners of this vehicle.
This Operator’s Manual covers Volvo VN-
series vehicles manufactured by Volvo
Trucks North America, Inc. with any of the
following designations:
VNL42T VNM42T
VNL42 VNM42
VNL64T VNM64T
VNL64 VNM64
L=long hood, M=medium hood
T=tractor
Explanation: The first number after the
model designation represents the total num-
ber of wheels (hubs) per vehicle. The
second number represents the number of
wheels (hubs) that drive the vehicle. Each
model designation also carries a suffix,
which identifies the cab type.
This manual, together with manuals for
specific components, for example, Volvo
engine, Cummins engine, Eaton transmis-
sion, etc., contain important information to
be able to operate this vehicle safely. They
contain advice and instructions which will
enable you to get the operating economy
and performance that you expect from this
quality vehicle.
All information, illustrations and specifica-
tions contained in this manual are based
upon the latest product information avail-
able at the time of publication. If any
questions arise concerning the current sta-
tus of Federal or state laws, the appropriate
Federal or state agency should be contacted.
Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. reserves
the right to make changes at any time or to
change specifications or design without no-
tice and without incurring obligation.
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VN cab types