Volvo XPEDITOR Series User manual

Operator's Manual
XPEDITOR Series
®

Foreword
This manual contains information concerning the safe operation of your
vehicle. It is extremely important that this information is read and un-
derstood before the vehicle is operated. This manual also contains a
considerable amount of information concerning the vehicle, such as ve-
hicle identification, Preventive Maintenance recommendations and a log
for your service records. Please keep this manual in the vehicle at all
times. Information from other component manufacturers is supplied in
separate manuals in the Owner’s Package.
NOTE! It is important that this manual stays with the vehicle when it
is sold. Important safety information must be passed on to the new cus-
tomer. The service information contained in this manual gives the
owner important information about maintaining the vehicle. However,
this manual is not intended as a substitute for the Preventive Mainte-
nance Service Manual and must not be regarded as such.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and
Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. should be informed immediately if
you believe that the vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash,
injury or death.
Contact NHTSA by calling the Auto Safety Hotline at 1 (800) 424–
9393 (or 1 (888) 327–4236. Send written complaints to: NHTSA, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590.
Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.
Greensboro, NC USA
Ordernumber:PV776-TSP131165/1
© 1998 Volvo Trucks North America, Inc., Greensboro, NC USA
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in retrieval system, or transmitted in any forms by any means,
electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Volvo Trucks North America, Inc..

Contents
General Information ............................. 1
Information For the Owner ................... 1
General Safety Information .................. 4
Modifications to Vehicle ....................... 8
Vehicle Data ........................................ 14
Vehicle Access ...................................... 17
Cab Entry and Exit ............................. 17
WXLL Right Side Work Station ........ 23
Tilting Cab .......................................... 25
Pre-Trip Inspection and Daily Mainte-
nance ..................................................... 28
General ................................................ 28
Pre-Trip Inspection Quick List ........... 29
Daily Maintenance .............................. 41
Additional Safety Features ................. 45
Safety Belts ......................................... 45
Safety Equipment ................................ 54
Instruments and Controls ................... 55
Dash Overview .................................... 55
Left Instrument Section ...................... 59
Main Instrument Section ..................... 65
Right Instrument Section .................... 80
Center Switch Panel ............................ 84
Steering Column Switches/Controls ... 97
Miscellaneous Switches/Controls ....... 99
Heating and Air Conditioning ......... 101
General .............................................. 101
Cab Ventilation .................................. 103
Seats ..................................................... 104
General .............................................. 104
Seat Adjustments ............................... 104
No Passenger Seat (option) .............. 105
Fuel Economy Driving ...................... 106
Fuel Economy ................................... 106
Engine Start and Operation ............. 113
Starting the Engine ........................... 113
Cold Weather Start and Operation ... 118
Engine Operation .............................. 126
Cruise Control ................................... 136
Transmission and Clutch .................. 139
Transmission ...................................... 139
Allison Automatic Transmisson ....... 142
Clutch ................................................ 143
Brakes ................................................. 144
Brakes ................................................ 144
Electrical System ............................... 162
Electrical System ............................... 162
Power Steering ................................... 171
General .............................................. 171
Axles and Wheels ............................... 173
Axles .................................................. 173
Wheels ............................................... 175
Cab ...................................................... 179
Adjusting Cab Latch ......................... 179
Fifth Wheel Instructions ................... 180
Fifth Wheel General Information ..... 180
Unlocking the Fifth Wheel ............... 184
Trailer Coupling Procedures ............. 186
Trailer Uncoupling Procedures ......... 191
Operating the Volvo Slider ............... 196
Emergency Information .................... 198
Towing Procedure ............................. 198
Service Information ........................... 203
Service Assistance and Manuals ...... 203
Index .................................................... 205

Warning Label Information
IMPORTANT
Before driving this vehicle, be certain that you have read and that
you fully understand each and every step of the driving and han-
dling information in this Operator’s Manual. Be certain that you
fully understand and follow all safety warnings. It is extremely im-
portant that this information is read and understood before the
vehicle is operated.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE FOLLOW-
ING INFORMATION CONCERNING
LABELS IS READ, UNDERSTOOD AND
ALWAYS FOLLOWED.
The following types of labels are used
throughout this manual:
NOTE! A note defines an operating proce-
dure, practice, condition, etc., which is
essential to proper operation of the vehicle.
A danger label directs the operator’s at-
tention to unsafe practices which could
result in serious personal injury or
death. The caution label is in white
type on a black background with a
black border.
WARNING
A warning label directs the operator’s
attention to unsafe practices which could
result in personal injury or severe
damage to the vehicle. The warning
label is in black type on a gray back-
ground with a black border.
CAUTION
A caution label directs the operator’s
attention to unsafe practices where per-
sonal injury is not likely but property
damage could occur. The caution label is
in black type on a white background
with a black border.

General Information 1
Information For the Owner
If there are questions on the maintenance
and performance of your vehicle, please
discuss them with your Volvo Truck dealer.
Your authorized dealer is required to have
trained mechanics, special tools and spare
parts to fully service your vehicle. If
necessary, your dealer will contact the man-
ufacturer for any assistance.
In addition to this Operator’s Manual, there
may be additional instruction/operator’s
manuals supplied by component manufac-
turers. These manuals are collected in the
Owner’s Package and placed in the cab. Be
sure to read all the manuals thoroughly be-
fore operating the vehicle.
Also, various safety labels may be placed
on components by the component manufac-
turer. Be sure to read and follow these
labels to prevent damage to the vehicle,
personal injury or even death.
Information in this manual refers to Volvo
components and Volvo drivetrain. Informa-
tion concerning non-Volvo engines and/or
drivetrains can be obtained by contacting
the respective manufacturer.
Establish a Preventive Maintenance Pro-
gram with the help of your local Volvo
Truck dealer. A Preventive Maintenance
Program makes it possible to maximize the
amount of time your vehicle is up and run-
ning, resulting in longer component life.
This makes for a safer vehicle by reducing
any mechanical failures due to poor mainte-
nance practices.
NOTE! Federal law requires manufacturers
to notify owners of its products in the event
of a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
or if a safety related defect is discovered. If
you are not the original owner of this vehi-
cle, please notify us about the change in
ownership at the address below or through
an authorized Volvo Truck dealer. This is
the only way we will be able to contact
you if necessary.
Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.
Attn: Vehicle Registration dept.
P. O. Box 26115
Greensboro, NC 27402–6115
United States of America

2 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 WX-
series vehicles manufactured by Volvo
Trucks North America, Inc. with any of the
following designations:
WX42 WXLL42
WX64 WXLL64
WX84 WX42T
WXR42 WX64T
WXR64
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.
This manual, together with manuals for
specific components, for example, Volvo
engine, Cummins engine, Allison 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.
W8002194
WX, WXR and WX-T cab
W8002193
WXLL cab

General Information 3
Basic Models
W9000278
WX Chassis
W9000279
WXLL Chassis

4 General Information
General Safety Information
Operating the Vehicle
Every vehicle, including heavy duty vehi-
cles, has blind spots. The size of blind
spots vary from driver to driver and from
situation to situation. As a skilled, profes-
sional driver, you are in the best position to
avoid accidents in turns, lane changes or
other maneuvers. Volvo Trucks North
America, Inc. provides standard equipment
(such as cabs, windshields, window sizes
and mirrors), preferred by most owners and
drivers under most conditions and in most
applications.
However, due to differences in the size of
drivers, their seating positions, the way that
they use and operate their vehicles, per-
sonal preferences and other factors, no
combination of mirrors and other visibility
enhancement devices will eliminate all
blind spots in every situation.
The safe operation of this vehicle is up to
you. Because of your special preferences,
needs and circumstances, you may want to
add extra mirrors and/or other visibility en-
hancement devices. If so, you should
contact an authorized Volvo Truck dealer to
obtain those parts which best fit your own
personal needs and preferences.
WARNING
All items within the cab must be secured
before the vehicle is set in motion. This
includes, but is not limited to, drinks,
clothes, books, tools, etc. In the event of
a collision, loose items could fly around
inside the cab. This could cause personal
injury.
Never try to operate or work on this
vehicle while under the influence of al-
cohol. Your reflexes can be affected by
even a small amount of alcohol. Drink-
ing and operating this vehicle can lead
to an accident, causing serious personal
injury or death.