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Figure 1

1 Controls, steering column 6 Accelerator pedal

2 Differential locks and 6-wheel drive
3 Service socket (Tech Tool)
4 Steering wheel adjustment
5 Brake pedal
7 Control panel
8 Display for automatic greasing system (optional
equipment)
(See page Automatic lubrication system)
9 Service socket for automatic greasing system (optional
equipment)
10 Panel for climate control unit (see section Climate
control unit on page Climate control system)

1 Controls, steering column

Headlights, high beam-low beam switch
Control forward = High beams
Middle position = Low beams
Control backward = Headlight flasher (high beam)

Figure 2

Control, direction indicators

Control upward = Right direction indicators
Control downward = Left direction indicators

Figure 3

Horn
The horn sounds when the button is pressed in.

Figure 4

Windshield wiper
Position J = Interval wiper
Position 0 = Neutral position, wiper off
Position I and II = Windshield wiper (two speeds)
Ring pressed in = Washer with automatic wiping 3–4 strokes

Figure 5

Interval wiper:
It is possible to set the interval's time for interval wiping. The interval time can be set to between 5 and 25 seconds. Proceed as
follows:

1. Turn the control to position J (interval wiper).

2. Turn back the control to position 0 (neutral position).
3. Wait the time that is desired as interval time, then turn the control to position J again.
The interval time is the time that has passed between deactivation of interval wiping until it was activated again, in the interval
5 to 25 seconds.
Between 25 to 60 seconds, the interval time becomes 25 seconds.
If more than 60 seconds have passed between deactivation and activation of interval wiping, the interval goes back to the
 latest set interval time.
When the machine starts the interval time is 7 seconds.

2 Differential locks and 6x6-drive

Figure 6

ATC (Automatic Traction Control) provides automatic control of the longitudinal differential locks' engagement and disengagement as
needed, which is adequate for normal operations.
All differential locks and 6x6-drive are engaged by pressing and holding down the foot control (display is shown on the information
display unit, middle instrument panel, see page Display unit). Differential locks and 6x6-drive remain engaged for as long as the foot
control is pressed down.
See also page ATC (Automatic Traction Control).
3 Service socket
Service socket for connecting Tech Tool is located in the cab below the instrument panel, to the right of the steering wheel. With the
service tool service personnel can troubleshoot the machine, perform settings, and read out machine logs, etc.
4 Steering wheel adjustment

Figure 7

The steering wheel's angle and vertical height position are adjustable.

A Control upward The steering wheel may be raised or lowered.

B Control downward The steering wheel can be angled to different positions.

5 Brake pedal
The brake pedal activates the service brake, see also page Service brake.
When the service brakes are activated, a symbol for service brakes active is shown on the information display unit, see Instrument
panel, centre.
7 Accelerator pedal
If the switch for engine brake is activated, the engine brake is activated when the accelerator pedal is let up, see below under
heading 8.1 Engine brake and on page Engine retarding.
8 Control panel
Figure 8

1 Engine brake 6 Parking brake

2 Gearshift lock-out (shift inhibitor) 7 Load and dump brake
3 Gear selector 8 Dump lever
4 Extra hydraulics (optional equipment) 9 ATC (optional equipment)
5 Windshield wiper rear (optional equipment)

8.1 Engine brake

Figure 9

Switch, upper part pressed in = activates engine brake automatically when the accelerator pedal is let up.
Switch, lower part pressed in = engine brake deactivated.
When the engine brake is activated, a symbol for engine brake active is shown on the information display unit.
NOTE!
The engine brake should not be activated in slippery road conditions.
See also Engine retarding.
8.2 Shift lock-out (inhibitor)

Figure 10

The shift lock-out locks and holds the current gear and prevents the machine from 'gear-hunting'.
Press the upper part of the switch to engage the shift lock-out (shift inhibitor). The switch is a rocker switch (spring-return action). A
second press of the switch disengages the shift lock-out (shift inhibitor) function.
See also page Inhibitor.
8.3 Gear selector

WARNING
Risk of fatal accident.
The machine can begin to move.
Never leave the machine with the engine running unless gear shift lever is in the N (neutral) position and the parking brake
applied.

Figure 11

Gear positions
Position 1 1st gear
Position 2 Automatic shifting between 1st and 2nd gear
Position 3 Automatic shifting between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear
Position D Automatic shifting between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th gear
Position N Neutral position
Position R Automatic shifting between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear

See also page Gear shifting.

8.4 Extra hydraulics (optional equipment)
For machines equipped with Hauler Chassis (optional equipment).
Alternative 1
Switch, upper part pressed in = function activated.

Figure 12

Switch, lower part pressed in = function deactivated.

Alternative 2
Switch, upper part pressed in (rocker switch) = function activated, hydraulic flow in.

Figure 13

Switch in middle position = function deactivated

Switch, lower part pressed in (rocker switch) ) = function activated, hydraulic flow out.
8.5 Windshield wiper rear (optional equipment)

Figure 14

Switch, upper part pressed in (rocker switch) = rear windshield wiper and washer activated.
Switch in middle position = rear windshield wiper activated.
Switch, lower part pressed in = rear windshield wiper off.
8.6 Parking brake

Figure 15
New version of switch for parking brake

Figure 16
Older version of switch for parking brake
Switch, upper part pressed in = parking brake applied.
Switch, lower part pressed in = parking brake released.
Applying

1. Move the gear selector to neutral position.

2. Press in the upper part of the switch.

If the engine is turned off without first applying the parking brake with the switch, the parking brake will be applied automatically.
When the parking brake is applied, the longitudinal differential lock is also engaged automatically. In addition, the transmission is
locked in neutral – no gear can be selected.
NOTE!
If the parking brake is applied when the machine is moving it is subjected to abnormal wear. The parking brake must be checked if it
has been used as emergency brake. Contact a workshop authorized by Volvo.
Releasing
Slide down the catch on the switch, and press in the lower part of the switch.
Releasing if the parking brake has been applied automatically
Apply and then release the parking brake with the switch.
See also page Parking brake.
All overview figures in the Operator's Manual show the new version of the switch for parking brake.
8.7 Load and dump brake

Figure 17

The load and dump brake is activated when loading and unloading the machine. When the load and dump brake is applied, the
wheel brakes are also applied. This is to spare the parking brake from unnecessary loading. When the load and dump brake is
engaged, the transmission is automatically shifted to neutral.
The load and dump brake is activated by pressing its switch.
The load and dump brake is deactivated when the gear selector is moved from neutral position. If the gear selector was in a gear
position (1, 2, 3, D, or R) when the load and dump brake was activated, the gear selector must first be moved to neutral position and
then back to a gear position, to deactivate the load and dump brake.
See also under heading Load and dump brake in section Braking on page Engine retarding.
8.8 Dump lever
Figure 18

The dump lever has five positions:

Position 1 Lowering position with hold function
Position 2 Lowering position
This position has a rocker function (spring-return action), must be held in position by hand.
Position 3 Hold/float position
Position 4 Dumping position
Position 5 Dumping against hard stop

NOTE!
During loading and operation, the load body must be in float position. This mode is activated automatically when the load body has
reached its lower position and the dump lever is in position 3 — hold/float position.
NOTE!
If the operator leaves the operator's seat when the load body is up and lowering is in progress, or if the machine is turned off, the
dump lever automatically moves to hold position.
See also section Dumping on page Tipping.
8.9 ATC (optional equipment)

Figure 19

See also ATC (Automatic Traction Control) on page ATC (Automatic Traction Control).
Switch, upper part = longitudinal differential lock and 6-wheel drive, engagement and disengagement
The upper part of the switch is a 'rocker switch'. Press the switch to engage longitudinal differential lock and 6-wheel drive. Press the
switch a second time to disengage longitudinal differential lock and 6-wheel drive.
Switch set in middle position = ATC deactivated.
NOTE!
The switch may be in the middle position if the longitudinal differential lock and 6-wheel drive have been engaged with the upper
'rocker' part of the switch.
Switch lower part pressed in = ATC activated.