Service Bulletin

Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.

Greensboro, NC USA Trucks
Date Group No. Page

6.2005 233 01 1(4)

Please read the following updated information
regarding Priming the Fuel System. Disregard
information on page 109 of the current Operators Priming Fuel System.
Manual, Publication no. PV77620707968 (07.2004) Ignition Switch Operation.
and page 106 of the current Maintenance & Engine
Manual, Publication no. PV77620707967 (07.2004). VN, VHD VERSION2
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Priming Fuel System

1.
WARNING
DANGER Hot engine. Keep yourself clear of all hot engine parts
and/or fluids. A hot engine and/or fluids can cause
Before working on or inspecting a vehicle, set the serious burns.
parking brakes, place the transmission in neutral
and block the wheels. Failure to do so can result in
unexpected vehicle movement and can cause serious
personal injury or death.

2. CAUTION
When priming the system, movement of the primer
DANGER pump should be as "up and down" as possible.
Avoid putting any side load on the pump or
To avoid potential fire hazard, do not service any part causing a binding condition. Failure to follow these
of the fuel system while smoking or in the presence of instructions could prematurely damage the primer.
flames, sparks or hot surfaces, or when working on an
operating engine. Failure to follow these precautions
can result in fire. To guard against burns from direct
contact with hot fuel, wear adequate protective
clothing (face shield, heavy gloves and apron, etc.)
when working on a hot engine.

3.

DANGER
DO NOT work near the fan with the engine running.
The engine fan can engage at any time without
warning. Anyone near the fan when it turns on could
be seriously injured. Before turning on the ignition, be
sure that no one is near the fan.

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4.

Unlock the hand pump by turning the handle

counter-clockwise.
Pump the hand primer until the force of pumping
increases.

Note: When the fuel system is empty, 200 or more

pump strokes may be needed to properly prime
system.

Note: There are NO bleed nipples to be opened to prime

the fuel system.
Lock the hand primer pump by retracting it into the
housing and turning it clockwise.
Start the engine and run it at an increased idle speed
for approximately 5 minutes to remove any remaining
air in the system.
Check the fuel system for leaks.

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Note: If the engine does not start following this procedure,

contact your local Volvo Truck dealer.

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Drain the Water Separator

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Water in fuel symbol

T2017898

Switch for draining water separator

A symbol displayed in the instrument panel indicates when it is recommended to drain

the water separator. Stop at the first opportunity and drain the water separator. If the
warning symbol frequently recommends that the water separator be drained, then
there is a problem with the fuel quality. Drain the fuel tank and refill with fuel of the
correct quality.
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Apply the parking brake.
3 Switch off the engine.
4 Place a container under the water separator (left side of the engine).
5 Turn key counter-clockwise to the Radio, Accessories position (see page 4).
6 Press in the switch on the dashboard.
7 Wait until the water has stopped draining.
8 Empty the container in a place where the contents will not cause environmental
damage.

Note: If the engine is started before draining is complete the process is interrupted.
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Ignition Switch Operation

Please read the following updated information regarding the Ignition Switch and
Stopping the Engine. Disregard information on page 268 & 269 of your current
Operators Manual Publication no. PV77620707968 (07.2004).

The ignition switch is located on the right side of the

steering column immediately under the steering wheel.
Standard equipment is a normal ignition switch.
Note: The vehicle is delivered with 2 identical keys.
If more keys are needed, order them through your
authorized Volvo Truck dealer.

The ignition positions are:

A Radio, Accessories
B OFF
C Drive
Preheat (Volvo engine only) Push key
in. (see arrow indicating push on
key)
D Start

The key can only be removed when in the

B or OFF position.

For full starting instructions, refer to page 265 of the

Operators Manual.
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