The Volvo VHD is a robust vocational truck platform engineered for demanding applications such as construction, refuse collection, and heavy hauling. Built on Volvo's legacy of safety and quality, the VHD series is designed for high utilization and durability, offering customized configurations to meet specific work environment needs. This vocational truck line is known for its reliable performance, supported by powerful engine options like the Volvo D7 and D12 series, which are managed by the VECTRO II electronic control system, ensuring efficient operation and longevity in challenging conditions.
This comprehensive Operator and Maintenance Manual provides essential information for owners, operators, and technicians to effectively maintain, operate, and service the Volvo VHD. It covers a wide range of critical areas including detailed engine service for D7 and D12 variants, maintenance procedures for the powertrain, chassis, steering, brakes, tires, wheels, and electrical systems. The manual also includes vital safety information, injury and damage prevention guidelines, scheduled maintenance plans for severe and heavy-duty service, lubrication schedules, and fluid specifications, ensuring the vehicle operates safely and efficiently.
If you own a VHD then this is for you, covers everything you need to know:
General Information ............................. 1
Information For the Owner ................... 1
Safety Information ................................. 3
Proper Maintenance Procedure ............. 3
Injury Prevention ................................... 6
Engine Damage Prevention ................. 15
Electric System Damage Prevention .. 17
Reporting Safety Defects .................... 19
General Engine Design Information . 20
Engine Overview D7 ........................... 20
Engine Overview, D12 ........................ 22
Typical Engine Compartment
Overview ............................................. 24
Engine Features ................................... 26
VECTRO II Parameter Values, D7 .... 27
VECTRO II Parameter Values, D12 .. 28
Engine Variants, D7 ............................ 29
Engine Variants, D12 .......................... 30
Engine Data ......................................... 31
Engine Storage ..................................... 32
Engine Storage .................................... 32
Cooling System ..................................... 34
General Coolant Information .............. 34
Water Specification ............................. 40
Additives .............................................. 41
Antifreeze ............................................ 42
Fuel System .......................................... 50
Fuel Safety Reminders ........................ 50
Diesel Fuel Specification .................... 51
Fuel Additives ..................................... 55
Alternative Fuels ................................. 58
Oil System ............................................. 59
Engine Oil ........................................... 59
Oil Sampling ....................................... 70
Severe Service Schedule for
VHD-Series ........................................... 74
General and Check-Chart ................... 74
Maintenance Categories ...................... 78
Heavy-Duty Service Schedule for
VHD-Series ........................................... 84
General and Check-Chart ................... 84
Maintenance Categories ...................... 89
Maintenance ......................................... 95
Engine Maintenance ............................ 95
Flushing Cooling System, D7 .......... 121
Flushing Cooling System, D12 ........ 124
Turbo and Charge Air Cooler ........... 126
Replacing Fuel Filters ....................... 128
Fuel System Service ......................... 129
Transmission and Rear Axle Maintenance
............................................... 139
Steering and Brakes Maintenance .... 143
Electrical System Maintenance ......... 149
Tires, Wheels and Hub Maintenance 151
Chassis Maintenance ......................... 155
Cab Maintenance ............................... 157
Lubrication, VHD ............................. 162
Viscosity and Capacity Tables .......... 166
Literature ............................................ 172
Service Assistance and Manuals ...... 172
Service Charts .................................... 174
Scheduled Services ........................... 174
Repair Record ................................... 177
Tire Record ........................................ 183
Fuel and Oil Record ......................... 194
Index .................................................... 207
If you own a VHD then this is for you, covers everything you need to know:
General Information ............................. 1
Information For the Owner ................... 1
Safety Information ................................. 3
Proper Maintenance Procedure ............. 3
Injury Prevention ................................... 6
Engine Damage Prevention ................. 15
Electric System Damage Prevention .. 17
Reporting Safety Defects .................... 19
General Engine Design Information . 20
Engine Overview D7 ........................... 20
Engine Overview, D12 ........................ 22
Typical Engine Compartment
Overview ............................................. 24
Engine Features ................................... 26
VECTRO II Parameter Values, D7 .... 27
VECTRO II Parameter Values, D12 .. 28
Engine Variants, D7 ............................ 29
Engine Variants, D12 .......................... 30
Engine Data ......................................... 31
Engine Storage ..................................... 32
Engine Storage .................................... 32
Cooling System ..................................... 34
General Coolant Information .............. 34
Water Specification ............................. 40
Additives .............................................. 41
Antifreeze ............................................ 42
Fuel System .......................................... 50
Fuel Safety Reminders ........................ 50
Diesel Fuel Specification .................... 51
Fuel Additives ..................................... 55
Alternative Fuels ................................. 58
Oil System ............................................. 59
Engine Oil ........................................... 59
Oil Sampling ....................................... 70
Severe Service Schedule for
VHD-Series ........................................... 74
General and Check-Chart ................... 74
Maintenance Categories ...................... 78
Heavy-Duty Service Schedule for
VHD-Series ........................................... 84
General and Check-Chart ................... 84
Maintenance Categories ...................... 89
Maintenance ......................................... 95
Engine Maintenance ............................ 95
Flushing Cooling System, D7 .......... 121
Flushing Cooling System, D12 ........ 124
Turbo and Charge Air Cooler ........... 126
Replacing Fuel Filters ....................... 128
Fuel System Service ......................... 129
Transmission and Rear Axle Maintenance
............................................... 139
Steering and Brakes Maintenance .... 143
Electrical System Maintenance ......... 149
Tires, Wheels and Hub Maintenance 151
Chassis Maintenance ......................... 155
Cab Maintenance ............................... 157
Lubrication, VHD ............................. 162
Viscosity and Capacity Tables .......... 166
Literature ............................................ 172
Service Assistance and Manuals ...... 172
Service Charts .................................... 174
Scheduled Services ........................... 174
Repair Record ................................... 177
Tire Record ........................................ 183
Fuel and Oil Record ......................... 194
Index .................................................... 207
