Volvo 1800 S Automobile User Manual
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1. Cd Xsee page 27 x Body 33 washing 34 Polishing 35 Cleaning 1 Only after the first 3 000 miles 5 000 km 2 The oilis only changed once after 3 000 miles 5 000km In addition to the service procedures mentioned in this scheme you should also check the following from the point of view of traffic safety a Lighting including brake stop lights b Directional signal flashers c Horn Lubrication Lubrication is the most important procedure in servicing a vehicle The cost of lubricant is insignificant compared with the cost of repairs caused by neglected lubrication Our recommendations here are based on many years of experience It is impossible to avoid wear completely but wear can be decreased and prevented to a great extend by regular and careful lubrication 1 Chassis lubrication The chassis should be lubricated after certain mileage according to the instructions in the lubrication chart at the end of this book All the control linkages on the throttle system hand brake etc should also be sparingly lubricated Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 17 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg 2 Check the oil level in the engine The oil level in the engine should be checked every time tanking is carried out This should be done while the engine is warm and the oil levels is checked by using a dipstick on the left side of the engine Dry off the dipstick first to avoid a faulty reading The oil level should be be2. Screwdriver Socket wrench with lever Philips screwdriver Adjustable wrench Tool bag Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 34 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Malberg SYMBOLS C Engine oil HA CA luf FT rade bor SETY ice MS Viscosity Below 0 C 32 F SAE 10 W bee Special lubricant Between 0 and 30 See notes 52 90 F SAE 20 Above 30 90 F EC AER 30 d brake finid Grade SAE 70 R 3 Lr Rea axle art Grade H3 pi id oil Viscosity SAE 80 Le Feast i morn Notes for lubrication chart Note 1 Check that the oil is up to the filler plug Note 2 The front wheel bearings should be disassembled after every 12 500 miles 20 000 KM or at least once a year Clean the bearings thoroughly and pack with heat resistant bearing grease Note 3 On a certain production series of this car the ball joint is designed so that no lubrication is required and no nipple is fitted in this case Note 4 Check that the fluid level is about 4 15 20 mm below the upper edge of the container Note 5 After every 12 500 miles 20 000 km disconnect the drive cable from the instrument pull about 20cm out of the sleeve dry it off and smear with a thin layer of grease Do not use oil since this can seep up into the instrument Note 6 Lubricate the pull rod at the cotter pin with light engine oil Note 7 After every 25 000 miles 40 000 km or at least every other year disassemble the rear wheel bearings clean them and pack
3. brake system Hand brake system This is mechanical and only influences the brakes on the rear wheels Movement of the hand brake lever is transmitted through a series of pull rod and cables to the rear wheel brake levers which then apply the brakes Foot brake system This is hydraulic and influences all four wheels The hydraulic system consists of a master cylinder filled with brake fluid which when the brake pedal is depressed transfers the brake pressure through the fluid in the line to a further brake cylinder which further increases the pressure before in continues to the brake cylinder at the wheels The plungers in these wheel cylinders are pressed outwards and the brakes are applied The front wheel brakes are of the disc type and the rear wheel brakes of the drum type Wheels and tires The car is fitted with pressed steel wheels with hubcaps All the wheels are carefully balanced The tires are the braced tread type with inner tubes specially designed for the stresses occurring at high speed The tire size is 165x15 Electrical system The electrical system has a voltage of 12 volts and is fitted with a voltage control generator The starter motor is operated from the instrument panel through the ignition key The key is also used to switch on the other electrical equipment The cables to the headlights parking lights and internal lighting however are not connected over the ignition key switch but can be used independent
4. cold weather particularly if the car is full of passengers there can be misting on the windows The best way to get rid of this or to avoid it is to have the ventilator window fully or partially open at the same time as the fan motor is running at full output and the defroster control in its fully open position 12 Lighting switch k isse epar a ieee HEADLIGHTS fe ore The headlights on the car are operated by means of a pull control on the instrument panel as well as by a foot dimmer switch to the left on the floor plate Position 0 Off Position 1 Parking lights Position 2 Full or dimmed headlights depending on position of the foot dimmer switch The headlights are switched from full to dimmed and visa versa by depressing the foot dimmer switch INSTRUMENT LIGHTING Turning the headlight switch knob can regulate the intensity of the instrument lighting The further the knob is turned in a clockwise direction the stronger the instrument lighting will be 13 Zero setting control for trip meter The trip meter is set to zero by pressing up the button and turning it Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 11 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg 14 Directional signal switch with SURE B MS n EMail E UV A m ER headlight flasher wv M aD Le In the directional signal switch there is a Verr MEINE y Wh built in switch which lights the headlights E M on full beam when the switch is pulled UB upwards towards the s
5. in with heat resistant bearing grease Note 8 Have the handbrake cables lubricated with graphite grease a couple of times a year Note 9 Check the oil level when tanking or at least every 14 days Change the oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km as well as spring and fall when changing over to oil of other viscosity Each time the engine oil is changed top up the carburettor cylinders Note 10 After every 6 000 miles 10 000 km drop a little light engine oil on nthe felt wick under the rotor in the distributor The rotor can be lifted off the shaft after the distributor cap has been removed At the same time lubricate the outside edge of the cam with a very thin layer of vaseline Note 11 Check the oil level every 3 000 miles 5 000 km and change the oil after every 12 500 miles 20 000 km Lubricant Car without overdrive M40 Transmission SAE 80 transmission oil not hypoid oil Car with overdrive M41 Transmission SAE 30 engine oil The overdrive drain nplug is marked Drain Fill up with oil relatively slowly so that the oils runs down into the overdrive Check that the oil level does not go down when it comes up to the filler hole Note 12 Check the oil level every 3 000 miles 5 000 km Change the oil after the first 3 000 miles 5 000 km After this the oil level only need checking and topping up when necessary Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 35 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Malberg
6. out yourself 3 000 6 000 Operation miles miles See Note below 10 000 20 000 Lubricant p 1 Chassis lubrication as shown in lubricating chart X X O 2 Check oil level in engine Peel ob TX When tanking 3 Change oil in engine X X Spring and fall 4 Check oillevelintransmission X fo J xXx Z o o o 5 Change oil in transmission X 1 6 Check oil level in rear axle X2 o oo 7 Check oil level in steering box X SCheckbrakefludlevel X J D o 9 Checkclutchfludlevel J o o e S Engine ooo S S e o 10 Clean oil filter cap X 11 Change oil cleaner CT O1 POO Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 16 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg 12 Check valve clearance 13 Clean fuel filter OO X 14 Change air cleaners eee eT OO 15 Check fan belt 16 Check cooling water level PTs X When tanking X Spring and fall oO 17 Clean out cooling system 18 Check spark plugs a es ee 19 Change spark plugs O CO o o ee DRE Electrical system NENENNNE NNNM ee eee 22 Check battery electrolyte level X When tanking 23 Check state of charge of batter 24 Check headlight alignment Power train 25 Clean overdrive strainer 26 Check clutch yoke free play Brakes 27 Check the brakes 28 Overhaul the brakes 29 Check the front wheel alignment 30 Check ball joints tie rod etc Wheels and tires 31 Check tire air pressure 32 Check tighten wheel nuts X see page 27 X see page 27
7. rinsed out with flushing oil before new oil is added After this the oil level only needs checking and topping up carried out if necessary Oils grade Viscosit Oil capacit SAE 80 all year round 1 3 litres 7 Steering box The oil level in the rear axle should be checked after every 3 000 miles 5 000 km The oil level should be up to the filler plug If necessary top up with new oil of the same grade and viscosity at the already used The oil in the steering box usually only needs changing when reconditioning of the unit is being carried out Should the oil however be changed for some reason the old oil should be sucked out by inserting suitable device through the filler hole Oils grade Viscosit Oil capacit SAE 80 all year round 0 2 litres 8 Brake fluid 9 Clutch fluid The fluid level in the brake and clutch control hydraulic system should be checked after every 3 000 miles 5 000 km The fluid should be up to a point about 34 15 20mm below the upper edge of the containers Use only brake fluid satisfying the conditions laid down in SAE 70 R3 Engine 10 Clean the oil filler cap The oil filler cap is fitted with a filter to evacuate water vapour and the gases that leak past the piston rings If this filter should be blocked by dust from the air being sucked in there will be excess of pressure in the crankcase and this can result in oil leakage For this reason this filter should be cleaned after every 6 000 miles
8. should be regularly checked to ensure that the electrolyte level is not too low This check can conveniently be carried out when the car is being tanked The electrolyte level should be about 72 5 10 mm above the cell plates If necessary top up with distilled water Never add too much since this can cause the acid to splash over and cause damage in the engine compartment Never check the electrolyte level by using a lighted match The gases formed in the cells are very explosive 23 Check the state of charge of the battery The state of charge of the battery should be checked after every 3 000 miles 5 000 km This check is carried out with the help of a hydrometer which shows the specific gravity of the battery acid This varying with the state of charge of the battery see page 33 As the same time as the state of charge is checked the terminals and the terminal bolts should be checked to make sure that they are well tightened and they should be smeared with grease or vaseline If necessary they can be dried with a cloth or brushed with a steel brush before being greased Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 22 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg 24 Check headlight alignment The alignment of headlights should be checked in a Volvo workshop after every 6 000 miles 10 000 km Remember that the section of the road lit up by the headlights can vary depending on the loading of the car Replacement of bulbs The replacement of bul
9. shows a reading If the engine is cold the gauge will show a relatively high reading which is however normal Gear shifting The transmission is synchronised on all gears If the synchronising is to work in a satisfactory way the clutch must be fully depressed Let the engine speed go down when shifting to a higher gear and increase it when shifting to a lower gear If the engine is to work in the best possible way it is important to suit the point at which the gear shifting is carried out to the speed of the car so that engine speed is maintained within certain limits neither to high nor to low If the engine speed is to low the result will be poor pulling power and unfavourable loading of the engine and power train If the engine speed is to high on the other hand fuel consumption will be higher the pulling power of the engine will be decreased and better acceleration will not be obtained The normal speed range for the engine is1500 5000 r p m Do not exceed 6500 r p m Never let the engine labour in a high gear but shift down in good time If you need good pulling power however and the engine is working easily under slight acceleration this does naturally not prevent you from going down below 1500 r p m Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 14 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg Overdrive The overdrive model 18335 which can be engaged when you are running in fourth speed is operated by means of a switc
10. the car on the feet of the passengers and the mats should then often be removed for drying At the same time remove gravel and dirt from the floor plating under the mats If the rubber mats have become stained they can be cleaned with methylated spirits which his then rinsed off with water Removing stains BATTERY ACID If any battery acid is spilt on the upholstery the stain must be removed immediately since otherwise a hole can be corroded in the upholstery The best thing to use is ammonia but if no ammonia is available you can rinse the stain with water Treat the stain as soon as possible with ammonia which should the be rinsed off with water BLOOD Rub the stain with a rag moistened with cold water and make sure that a clean part of the rag is used at all time If the stain does not disappear it can be rubbed with a little ammonia After about a minute rinse off with cold water CHOCOLATE Rub the stain with a rag moistened with tepid water If the stain does not disappear completely rub with carbon tetrachloride GREASE Rub the stain with a cloth moistened with carbon tetrachloride Do not use gasoline since this will leave a mark on the material FRUIT JUICE Rub hard with a rag moistened in hot water and allow the stain to dry Then use carbon tetrachloride ICE CREAM Rub the stain with a rag moistened with hot water When the stain is dry rub with carbon tetrachloride LIPSTICK Pour a little carbon tetrachloride
11. the engine Cold engine 1 Pull out the choke control the whole way 2 Depress the clutch pedal 3 Turn the ignition key to the starting position Release the key as soon as the engine starts 4 Push in the choke control as the engine warms up Do not let the engine run to fast In order to get the engine to run evenly when you start driving it may sometimes be necessary to pull out the choke control a little Use the choke as little as possible while you are driving By the time the engine is fully warmed up the choke control should be pushed right in again When the engine is started from cold it is important to attain the normal working temperature as quickly as possible in order to avoid unnecessary cold starting wear For this reason do not run the engine to long on idling speed it will attain its working temperature more rapidly when it is subject to loading p f i aha tae o DL IR E Lud 2 MG aT ERE hie F i T y 5 so A Lee et d aai ia e ee e Le a 5 FR piit iig acp TR a Loge 1 zig gri ee I j 1 Li Warm engine Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 13 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg 1 Depress the clutch pedal 2 Turn the ignition key to the starting position Release the key as soon as the engine starts You can the drive the car as soon as the oil gauge shows a reading Since the engine is fitted with an oil cooler there can be a slight delay before the oil pressure gauge
12. the overdrive oil strainer The oil strainer is behind a cover on the left side of the overdrive see picture and should be cleaned each time the oil in the transmission is changed that is about every 12 500 miles 20 000 km The oil strainer should be cleaned in gasoline or white spirit and blown dry preferably with compressed air Check that the gaskets are in good condition before you fit the strainer and the cover 26 Checking the clutch yoke free travel In order to avoid risk of the clutch slipping the clutch yoke free travel should be checked at regular intervals and adjusted if necessary after every 3 000 miles 5 000 km If the clutch does not disengage in a satisfactory manner the free travel of the clutch pedal should also be checked See page 33 for data The clutch should be checked and adjusted in a Volvo workshop which has the equipment for this purpose 28 Overhauling the brakes After every 12 500 miles 20 000 km the brakes should be examined at a Volvo workshop for wear If the car is used for hard driving this should be done more often It is possible that the brake linings can be fully worn and should this happen there is a risk for the brake discs and the brake drums becoming damaged so it is important to have this overhaul carried out at the above mentioned intervals Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 25 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg Front end 29 Checking the front wheel alignment Corr
13. the thermostat has been damaged In such cases the cooling system should be cleaned see 21 or the thermostat should be replaced 4 Temperature gauge for engine oil The oil temperature is a function of the engine speed and can vary quite considerably Temperatures above 130C 265F however should not be permitted 5 Revolution counter The revolution counter shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute The indicator should not go up as far as the red field on the instrument 6 Warning lamp for charging The lamp lights up when the battery is discharging which is normal at idling speed If you accelerate a little the lamp should go out Should the lamp remain on while you are driving this usually means that there is some fault in the electrical system or that the fan belt is insufficiently tensioned and is slipping on the generator pulley The result of this will be poor charging 7 Choke control To use the choke control pull it out vertically A and lock it by turning it quarter of a turn B To return the control twist it back to its vertical position When the engine is thoroughly warmed up the choke control should be all the way in See under Driving page 13 Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 9 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg 8 Ignition switch with built in starter 1 Radio position In this position all the electrical equipment in the car can be used without having the engine running 2 Neutral
14. with the instructions in this book The servicing of the car should then follow the procedure in the service book which is based on a system of coupons with all round lubrication and service inspections after every 3000 miles 5 000 km You can obtain this book from your dealer or directly from Volvo by sending in the coupon available in the end of the warranty booklet In all countries where Volvos are sold there are ultra modern workshops with specially trained personnel at your service All these workshops receive a continuous supply of technical information through the Volvo organisation concerning repairs and adjustments and they are also in possession of special tools designed at the Volvo factory Our dealers are therefore best equipped to give your car first class service concerning both maintenance and repairs The car is serviced in accordance with the service book for fixed prices and the workshop stamp in the service book is evidence of how the car is being serviced this being a very important point as far as its second hand value is concerned If you would prefer to carry out some of the simpler servicing yourself this chapter contains a little advice about when and how this work is carried out Maintenance scheme In the maintenance scheme below the servicing procedures have been given certain numbers which refer to the detailed description on the following pages O Service workshop operation X Operation you can carry
15. 00 miles 1000km operation the car should be taken to a Volvo workshop for the first guarantee inspection which is free of charge The control procedures and adjustments carried out here include an oil change in the engine It is very important to ensure that this oil change is carried out since the oil becomes contaminated comparatively rapidly during the first period Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 12 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg When the car has been driven 1500 miles 2500km it should be taken back to the workshop for the final guarantee inspection The servicing procedure shown in the warranty booklet is then carried out After 300 miles 5000km the car should be given all round lubrication and the oil in the engine transmission and rear axle should be changed At the same time as the oil in the engine is changed new oil cleaner should also be replaced with a new unit The transmission and the rear axle should be carefully cleaned out with flushing oil Following this mileage oil changes should be carried out at the intervals shown in the maintenance scheme on page 16 and in the lubrication chart at the end of this book All Volvo engines are test run before delivery partly in test benches and partly in vehicles on test tracks We have therefore carefully checked that all clearance is satisfactory and we can thus accept no responsibility for seizing of pistons or bearings depending on careless running in Starting
16. 10 000 km In case of very dusty roads cleaning should be carried out more often Loosen the three screws round the cap and then take off the upper part Remove the filter and clean the whole assembly thoroughly in clean gasoline 11 Change the oil cleaner The engine is fitted with a full flow type oil cleaner this meaning that all the oil passes through the cleaner on the way from the oil pump to the various lubrication points Impurities in the oil thus collect in the cleaner and gradually block it For this Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 19 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Malberg reason it must be changed at regular intervals after about every 6 000 miles 10 000km This operation should preferably be carried out by a Volvo workshop If the oil cleaner is changed without the engine oil being changed 0 5 litres should be added to the engine 12 Valve clearance Let your Volvo workshop check the engine valve clearance after every 3 000 miles 5 000 km Excessively small valve clearance can easily cause burned valves 13 Clean the fuel filter de j E y XE rcr F In order to avoid dirty fuel from being 23 9 te 2 V e pumped into the carburettors the fuel 79r did NS AR filter should also be serviced Due to the ali cd so if LF rE TE n accessible location of the filter it is very jn Eg B easy to clean ipto m The fuel filter should be cleaned after Xo OAEEAS EI every 3 000 miles 5 000 km Loos
17. Boe E m Ignition setting stroboscope at 1500 r p m 97 octane research method TOD OCINE 520345 idewndentesesdutebaninsitisdewestds Spark plug tyPES ssssrrrrrrrreesrrnsr rn rr rr rna SPAK plug Qaare se pessazo Sri raerut o rout Spark plug tightening torque Distribution dwell angle Electrical system Battery ype c deve nh tete tit Battery CaPaCItY sssrrrooorsrrrr rar Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg 1700 mm 1285 mm 2450 mm 1315 mm 1315 mm 155 mm 9500 mm 1200 kg approx 45 litres approx 9 litres approx 3 25 litres approx 3 75 litres approx 0 75 litres approx 1 8 litres approx 1 3 litres approx 0 2 litres B18 B 108 b h p at 5 800 r p m 15 2 kgm at 4 000 r p m 4 84 14 mm 80 mm 1 78 litres 10 1 Overhead 0 50 0 55 mm 0 50 0 55 mm 600 800 r p m o U HS 6 Pressure 5 8 C 89 C HC 38x35 1 3 4 2 14 19 before TDC 17 19 before TDC Bosch W22 T 1 0 7 0 8 mm 3 8 4 2 kgm 60 degrees 12V Bolinden 107GM or corresponding type 60 Ah page 32 35 Battery electrolyte specific gravity Battery electrolyte specific gravity when recharging necessary sss Starter motor rated output B RO EP E EON Lamp bulbs 12V Headlights 2 essseeessuseese Directional signals parking lights front 2 Di
18. G Give the car thorough all round lubrication Flush out the engine cooling system and check the hose clips Examine the tires carefully Replace worn tires If you are not sure whether the engine is functioning perfectly and that the fuel consumption is normal you can save both time and money by having a thorough check carried out Examine the state of charge of the battery and clean the terminals Check the brakes the front wheel alignment and steering gear Check over the tool kit and check the spare wheel Check the lighting and adjust your headlights for the left or right hand traffic where necessary SVIN EE ONDA Procedure in cold weather When cold weather is on the way it is time to think of the winter servicing of your car The first night frost can come as a very unpleasant surprise unless you are prepared Most people know that anti freeze should be added to the cooling system but do not forget that the water in the windshield washer container can also freeze Moisture in the door locks can also freeze Engine cooling system Some suitable anti freeze should be added to the cooling system in good time before the cold weather The most usual anti freeze is methylated spirits or ethylene glycol methylated spirits having the disadvantage that it evaporates at normal engine temperature Ethylene glycol is more permanent and is therefore preferable Pure ethylene glycol however has a corrosive effect on the engine cooling syst
19. GE ETC At the same time as you rinse off the underbody the underbody sealing should be examined Should it need touching up make sure that this is done before there is any rust damage on the metal Paint spraying makes great demands on workshop equipment and professional skill and for this reason you should take the car to Volvo workshop if any extensive damage needs touching up Always have minor damages remedied as soon as possible since otherwise there is a risk of rusting 35 Cleaning CLEANING THE UPHOLSTERY If there are any dirty patches on the upholstery Remove these by following the instructions under Removing stains Neither gasoline nor carbon tetrachloride should be used on the parts of the upholstery which consist of textile reinforced plastic These plastic parts should be washed with tepid soap solution or in more difficult cases with some household detergent To remove stains use a clean rag moistened with a little of the recommended cleaning agent Start on the outer edges of the stain and work in towards the centre This will avoid a ring being left afterwards Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 28 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg When using carbon tetrachloride always air out the car well afterwards CLEANING THE FLOOR MATS The floor mats should be taken out at least twice a year and cleaned This is particularly important during the winter since it is easy for snow and ice to be brought into
20. The engine is fitted with twin 1 4 SU horizontal carburettors The fuel is fed from the tank to the carburettors by a fuel pump driven by a cam on the engine camshaft There is a fuel filter incorporated in the fuel pump and this filter traps any water and other impurities in the fuel Lubricating system Engine lubrication is taken care of by means of a gear pump which sucks oil from the oil pan on the lower part of the engine and forces it through the oil cleaner out to all the lubricating points on the engine The oil is cooled in an oil cooler water from the engine cooling system circulating through the mantle on the oil cooler Cooling system The engine is water cooled and has a pressure system Cooling water circulation is taken care of by a pump which is fitted on the fan shaft A thermostat which does not open until the temperature reaches 76 oC ca 170 oF prevents the cooling water from passing through the radiator before the engine has reached its normal operating temperature Steering gear The car is fitted with a cam and roller type steering gear Movements of the steering wheel are transmitted via the worm on the steering rod to the roller on the pitman arm shaft which in its turn influence the wheels through the medium of the steering rods Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 2 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg Brakes The car is fitted with two independent brake systems a foot brake system and a hand
21. VOLVO 1200S i is iin REN J PR PY FATET Be ahi nili dis w ipaa ie Lee Bart mme due CEN ir M RE TIME us BEI 6 e d c EPH Trim PRESOONU E re oe Pe tg Volvo AB Goteborg Sweden Reprinting permitted if source quoted Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 1 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Malberg Introduction The Volvo 1800 S is a two door sports car The car is a two seater but there is space for a further two passengers in the rear seat The body is of integral construction so there is no frame as such The front and rear suspension the engine and the transmission are attached directly to the body The body surface is cellulose applied over a rust protective primer The car is protected from theft by having the ignition switch and the ignition coil connected through the medium of armored cable The instruments have been located on the instrument panel so that they are very easy to see and in keeping with the sports character of the car revolution counter temperature gauge for oil as well as water loud tone horn etc The operation of the various controls and adjusting instructions for the seats etc are described in this chapter in more detail Description Engine The engine is a four cylinder water cooled gasoline engine with overhead valves The max output is 108 b h p SAE the compression ration 10 1 and the capacity 1 78 litres 108 6 cu in Fuel system
22. and if pulled out two notches they run at full soeed When the control is pushed in the whole way the windshield wipers automatically stop in their parked position Turning the control nob in a clockwise direction operates the windshield washers The windshield washers can be used even when the windshield wipers are switched off The fluid container for the windshield washers is located under the hood and contains about one litre Never let the windshield wipers run on a dry and dusty surface since this can easily scratch the glass Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 8 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Malberg 2 Oil pressure gauge The oil pressure is dependent on the temperature of the oil and the engine speed Since the engine is fitted with an oil cooler there can be some slight delay before the oil pressure gauge gives a reading If the engine is cold it will show relatively high pressure which is normal If the pressure should at any point go down to zero the engine must be stopped immediately and the reason determined See under driving page 13 amp 15 3 Temperature gauge for cooling water The temperature gauge shows the temperature of the cooling water and thus the working temperature of the engine The temperature should normally be 70 90C 158 196F If it should indicate a high temperature for a long time this can depend upon the fact that the cooling system channels are blocked and are preventing circulation or that
23. ark plugs The spark plugs should be cleaned at a Volvo workshop after every 3 000 miles 5 000 km and the electrode gaps are checked at the same time The plugs can be cleaned by using a brush or a sand blaster and should the be blown clean with compressed air The electrode gap should be 0 028 0 7 mm After the spark plugs have been cleaned and adjusted they should be tested in a spark plug tester 19 Replace the spark plugs When the electrodes have been burnt down by about 50966 all the spark plugs should be replaced This corresponds to about 12 500 miles 20 000 km This replacement should preferably be carried out at a Volvo workshop since the spark plugs should be tightened with a torque wrench When fitting new spark plugs make sure that you fit the right type see page 32 20 Ignition system The distributor contact breaker gap and the engine ignition timing setting should be checked at a workshop after every 3 000 miles 5 000 km All adjusting work in the engine ignition system should be carried out by a workshop owning the correct equipment for this work A distributor is among the most sensitive units in the engine and careless handling can lead to decreased engine output high fuel consumption in the worst case serious damage to the engine 21 Carburettors The engine is fitted with a carburettor system consisting of two coupled SU carburettors of the horizontal type The carburettor throttles are connected by means So
24. bs in the various lighting units is shown on the following pages Some of the bulbs have two functions for example the headlight bulbs which have filaments for both full and dimmed lights The guide pins on the sockets of these bulbs are either of different thickness or they are staggered so that the bulbs can only be fitted in one determined position Certain makes of bulbs have a Top mark which should be turned upwards When fitting bulbs you should never touch the glass with your fingers The reason for this is that grease oil etc can be carbonised by the heat from the bulb and this cause damage to the reflector REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS 1 Loosen the screw on the underside of the rim with a screw driver 2 Pull out the bottom part of the rim slightly and lift upwards so that the retainer catch releases it s grip 3 Loosen the three screws retaining the inner ring upper picture These screws do not need to be completely removed The inner ring can nthen be removed by turning it in an anticlockwise direction Then lift out the insert 4 The insert is more convenient to deal with if the cable plug is removed centre picture 5 Loosen the spring which retains the bulb holder 6 Take out the bulb holder and loosen the bulb by pushing it inwards and then turning it in a clock wise direction When fitting the new bulb remember that the pins on the socket have different widths 7 When the bulb holder is bein
25. d backwards and forwards after the handle on the adjuster rail has been moved to one side Exert pressure with your feet on the floor and move the seat to the most comfortable position The angle of the backrest can be adjusted by means of the screw at the bottom behind the seat Instruments and operating controls Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Malberg Ek in iss t i PRX YS 1 Control for windshield 10 Fan controls 20 Fuel gauge wipers and windshield 11 Heater and ventilation 21 Clock washers controls 22 Recess for radio 2 Oil pressure gauge 12 Lighting switch 23 Switch for map reading 3 Temperature gauge 13 Zero setting control for lamp for cooling water trip meter 24 Hood catch 4 Temperature gauge 14 Directional signal 25 Warning lamp for for engine oil switch with built directional signals 5 Revolution counter headlight flasher 26 Warning lamp for full 6 Warning lamp for 15 Overdrive switch headlights charging 16 Switch for inner 27 Warning lamp for 7 Choke control lighting overdrive 8 Ignition switch with 17 Trip meter 28 Lever for loud tone built in starter 18 Speedometer horn 9 Control for direct 19 Mileometer 29 Cigarette lighter ventilation 1 Control for windshield wipers and windshield washers The windshield wipers are electrical and can be set to two speeds by pulling out the control If pulled out to the first notch the wipers run at half soeed
26. ect front wheel alignment is of vital importance for the steering of the car Faulty adjustment can also mean unnecessary heavy tire wear For this reason you should let your Volvo workshop carry out a regular check on the front wheel alignment for example after every 6 000 mile 10 000 km If the car has been involved i a collision or heavy impact and it is suspected that the front end may have been influenced the car should be taken as quickly as possible to a workshop for a check of the front wheel alignment Volvo workshops have special measuring equipment for this purpose and can therefore carry out this control very quickly The front wheel alignment angles are shown no page 33 30 Checking the ball joints tie rod etc After every 12 500 miles 20 000 km the car should be taken to a Volvo workshop for a check of the front end concerning looseness in the ball joints steering gear etc At the same time the front wheel bearings should be disassembled and cleaned and the packed with grease see the lubrication chart at the end of this book Wheels and tires 31 Check the tire air pressure Make a habit of checking the tire air pressure regularly The best way to do this is to check the pressure at a service station while the car is being tanked Use a gauge for this purpose See page 33 for the correct air pressure Do not forget the spare wheel Even if the spare wheel is not used the pressure can go down and the tire can be flat just as yo
27. em and for this reason the anti freeze glycol available on the market also contains additives to prevent corrosion For technical reasons these additives cannot be added in greater quantity than are necessary for one winter season Under unfavourable conditions they can even be used up more quickly for example if there is sludge rust or flushing agent left in the cooling system Never use the same glycol for more than one winter season The cooling system should be carefully cleaned out before anti freeze is added Drain of the complete cooling system including the heater and rinse out with water steam at a pressure of 14 Ib sq in 1kg sq cm or suitable cleaning agent COOLING SYSTEM DRAIN COCKS Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 30 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Malberg Four cocks should be opened when the cooling water is drained off They are located as follows At the rear on the right side of the engine block Under the oil cooler Under the heater Low down on the left side of the radiator MIXING TABLE FOR ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND WATER Cooling system 10C 1 i ios 30C 40C capacity 14 F 22F 40F The maximum depression on freezing point 56C 69F is obtained by adding 6 1 litres of glycol Engine lubrication system During the winter engine oil with viscosity of SAE 10W should be used in the engine lubrication system This lighter oil reaches the lubrication points in the engine more easily at low temperatures a
28. en Bea te st 00 oe the nut and move the bail to one side ico DRE E i Remove the glass bowl and strainer and clean these parts When the filter is being re fitted male sure that the gasket seals properly 14 Change the air cleaners The air cleaners on the SU carburettors should be replaced with new units after every 12 500 miles 20 000 km The old unit should be thrown away since the cleaner and the filter are built together in one unit When driving on dusty roads it may be advisable to change the air cleaners more often for example every 6 000 miles 10 000km NOTE The ventilation air to the lower part of the carburettor suction chambers passes the air cleaner through the two upper holes in the cleaner so it is important to see that the gasket and the air cleaner are fitted correctly in each case since otherwise theses holes will be blocked 15 Check the fan belt tension After about every 6 000 miles 10 000km you should let your Volvo Workshop check that the fan belt tension is correct Due to wear or dirt this belt can start slipping and the result will be poor cooling and poor generator output You can easily check the tension by pulling the tips of the fan in their correct direction of rotation There should be a definite resistance to movement at a pulling power of 12 14 lb 5 5 6 5 kg before the belt starts slipping A simple but not so reliable way of testing belt tension is to press the fan belt w
29. g re fitted in the insert make sure that the little catch engages in it s notch Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 23 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg On vehicles fitted with Sealed Beam headlights follow the instructions under points 1 4 and then replace the complete unit REPLACING THE BULBS IN THE INNER LIGHTING UNITS The bulbs are accessible after the shade has been removed by pulling it outwards REPLACING THE BULBS IN THE FRONT PARKING LIGHT FLASHER First loosen the glass in the rim These units can be loosened at the same time by turning in an anti clockwise direction The bulb is now accessible for replacement The bulb has a bayonet fitting but remember that the pins on the socket are in different positions REPLACEMENT OF BULBS FOR THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL TAIL LIGHTS AND STOPLIGHTS Loosen the screws with a Philips screwdriver and remove the glass The bulbs are now accessible for replacment The outer bulb is the directional signal and the tail lights the inner bulb is the stoplight Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 24 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg REPLACING THE BULB FOR THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTING The bulbs for the license plate lighting are accessible from the inside of the luggage compartment The bulb holder is loosened simply by pressing it to one side after which the bulb which has a bayonet fitting can be removed Power Transmission 25 Cleaning
30. h on the instrument panel The overdrive is engaged when the switch is moved up No extra operation of the clutch or accelerator are normally necessary when engaging and disengaging the overdrive Engagement is however easier if the accelerator is kept depressed When shifting from overdrive to forth speed light pressure on the clutch ensures a smother shift When the overdrive is engaged the warning lamp on the instrument panel lights up Advice concerning driving Starting in a garage Always open the garage doors when you start the car in your garage The reason for this is that the exhaust gases from the engine always contain the poisonous gas carbon monoxide which is particularly dangerous since it is both invisible and odourless Air containing only 0 2 carbon monoxide can be fatal if it is breathed in for half an hour Oil pressure The oil pressure is dependent on the oil temperature and the engine speed If the oil pressure should go down to zero at any time the engine must bee stopped immediately After very hard driving with oil temperature up to about 120C 250F the oil pressure at idling speed can go down to 0 5 kg cm3 7lb sq in which is however quite normal Braking Try to use the brakes a little as possible Instead use the engine as a brake by releasing the accelerator pedal in good time Violent braking is only justified in dangerous situations and even in such cases the wheels should never be locked Heme
31. heel bolts FITTING 1 Lift on the new wheel and tighten the nuts The lower the car and finally tighten the nuts Tighten the nuts alternately 2 Fitthe hub cap by striking smartly with the hand a little at a time until it is firmly in position Body 33 Washing When the car is new it should be washed often to harden the surface finish Otherwise the car should be washed as soon as it is dirty or dusty If dirt and dust are allowed to be in contact with the surface finish for a length of time damage can result While the car is being washed it should stand so that it is not in direct sunshine since otherwise drying patches can result First rinse off the underside of the body with a jet of water and use a soft brush if necessary Then rinse down the whole body with a light jet until the dirt has softened up Don not be sparing with the water The dirt is then washed off with a sponge using plenty of water If washing with water alone is not sufficient washing agents can be used Be careful when choosing a washing agent since some of them can be detrimental to the surface finish Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 27 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg Whenever a washing agent is used the car should be well rinsed down with clear water afterwards After washing the car should be carefully dried off with a soft clean charmois leather 34 Polishing and waxing The car should be polished when the surface fin
32. ish appears to be a little dull and normal washing is not sufficient to make it shine again Under normal conditions it is sufficient to polish the car a couple of times a year on condition that it is carefully serviced and washed as soon as it is dirty or dusty The car should be carefully washed and dried off before polishing If polish should be applied on a dirty or dusty surface the result can easily be scratches on the surface finish Avoid polishing in direct sunshine since the result of this can be a smeary surface Use only a good quality polish intended for synthetic finish Polishing a couple of times a year is generally sufficient to give the surface finish of the car the maintenance it needs If you want to wax the car yourself be careful to see that the surface is absolutely clean before the wax is applied The car should also be newly polished Be careful when using solvents since these can be very damaging to the surface finish Waxing may not be carried out before at least one year has past after the vehicle has been delivered CHROMED PARTS The bumpers the radiator grille and the hub caps are chromed and should be washed with clean water as soon as they are dirty This is particularly important if you drive a lot on gravel roads which are treated with chemicals to keep the dust down or if you are driving a lot near the sea After washing you can apply wax or anti rust preparation TOUCHING UP THE UNDERBODY SEALING GRAVEL DAMA
33. ith your thumb at a point midway between the generator and the fan It should be possible to press down the belt about 1 6 2 3 4 mm with normal thumb pressure Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 20 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg 16 Check the cooling water level The engine cooling water level should be checked each time the fuel tank is filled Water is added through the filler opening on the top of the radiator Be careful when you remove the radiator cap There are two positions on the cap one to decrease pressure in the system and a second position to remove the cap In order to avoid deposits in the cooling system only clean water should be used not containing calcium or iron together with some rust preventing agent Rust preventive agent with a mineral oil base must not be used since it can damage the hoses See page 31 for anti freeze Never add cold water to a hot engine The sudden difference in temperature can cause cracks in the cast material 17 Clean the cooling system If the cooling system is to function in an effective manner all the channels in the engine and the radiator must be free from deposit and impurities The deposits that build up consist of the salts always present in normal water Cleaning can conveniently be carried out in connection with filling or draining of anti freeze in the fall and spring see page 31 If necessary however the cooling system can be cleaned more often 18 Check the sp
34. l should be changed after the first 3 000 miles 5 000 km and the transmission should also be carefully rinsed out with flushing oil The old oil should be drained off immediately after the car has been run while the oil is still warm Every other time the oil is changed the transmission should be cleaned out with flushing oil before the new oil is added When draining off the oil from a transmission fitted with an overdrive note that there is an extra drain plug under the overdrive marked Drain When oil is being added it takes some time for the oil to run into the overdrive and for this reason the filling should be carried out relatively slowly Each time the oil us changed the overdrive oil strainer should be cleaned see servicing procedure 25 page 25 Do not use hypoid oil in the transmission Transmission oil Oils grade Viscosit Oil capacit SAE 80 all year round 0 75 litres SAE 30 all year round 1 8 litres 6 Rear axle The oil level in the rear axle should be checked after every 3 000 miles 5 000 km The oil level should be up to the filler hole The oil in the rear axle should be changed after the first 3 000 miles 5 000 km The old oil is drained off by removing the cover on the back of the housing and this Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 18 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Malberg should be done immediately after the car has been run while the oil is still warm The rear axle should then be carefully
35. ly of the ignition key Lighting Lighting on the front of the car consists of the headlights with full and dimmed beams as well as the combined lamps for directional signal flashes and the parking lights Lighting at the rear consists of combined lamps for the directional signals and the taillights and the brake warning lights There are also two lamps for rear license plate lighting Internal lighting consists of two lamps located at the rear side pillars There are bulbs for indirect instrument lighting For bulb replacement se page 24 Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 3 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg Fuses The electrical equipment is protected by means of three 35 A fuses located in fuse boxes on the left hand wheel housing 1 Flasher and parking light left 2 Headlight left 3 Horn 4 Loud tone horn 5 Headlight right 6 Flasher and parking light right 7 Relay for headlight signalling 8 Horn relay 9 Distributor 10 Generator 11 Charging relay 12 Foot dimmer switch 13 Horn button 14 Lever for loud tone horn 15 Ignition coil 16 Starter motor 17 Battery 18 Directional signal switch 19 Flasher devise directional signals 20 Revolution counter sender 21 Fuses 22 Revolution counter 23 Fuel gauge 24 Clock 25 Brake switch 26 Instrument lighting 2 Instrument lighting 28 Instrument lighting 29 Windshield washers 30 Windshield wipers 31 Warning lamp charging 32 Warning lamp di
36. mber that the best braking result is obtained if the wheels are permitted to rotate slightly Even acceleration and gently braking are typical characteristics of a good driver and also result in the most economical running Tires When the car is delivered it is fitted with tires that stand up to the stresses occurring during high speed driving It is however very important to maintain the correct air pressure in the tires particularly when you are driving long distances at a high average speed It is better to have too much than too little air in the tires A tire becomes heated up more quickly if it contains too little air If the temperature in the tires becomes excessively high the cord and rubber start to separate from each other and this can have catastrophic consequences Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 15 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg Servicing Before the car was delivered from the factory it was subjected to a very thorough inspection Your dealer in his turn carried out a further delivery inspection In addition to this there are two cost free guarantee inspections after 600 miles 1000km and 1500 miles 2500km The warranty booklet which is supplied together with the car contains two coupons which entitle you to these inspections If possible let the dealer who supplied the car carry out this work If our six months guaranty is to apply one condition is that the car has otherwise been serviced in accordance
37. nd also facilitates cold starting If you are driving mainly short stretches during the winter the engine oil should be changed more often nthan normal for example after every 1 500 miles 2 500 km Electrical system The electrical system in the car is subjected to greater stresses during the winter than during the warm summer months The lighting and the starter motor are used more and this means higher current consumption and since the capacity of the battery is considerably lower with low air temperature it must be checked more often and re charged when necessary If the battery voltage is excessively low there is a risk of frost damage to the battery Brake system During the winter the brakes are more subjected to splash and condensation water This can result in the hand brake freezing when it is applied For this reason the hand brake should not be applied when the car is parked but first gear or reverse should be engaged instead Windshield washers At the same time as the engine cooling system has anti freeze added the water in the windshield washer container should also have anti freeze added Your Volvo dealer can supply you with suitable anti freeze for this purpose Anti freeze for door locks A frozen door lock is one of the most irritating things that can happen to a car owner Many valuable minutes early in the morning can be wasted warming up keys and melting ice in locks Remember to lubricate the lock in good time with s
38. ome ant freeze preparation Specifications This chapter contains the technical data you may have use for as owner of the car Consult your dealer if you require more informatioin Dimensions and weights Eo RE RR TER 4400 mm Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 31 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg Titae e Alicia interne en cas ree ate Ground clearance Turning CICIO esente scisma Curb weight including driver Capacities UCL TAN ETE TT Cooling SYStEM ccc a Engine when changing oll Engine including oil cleaner Transmission MAO Transmission M41 Rear dxiB i cesses muerte die nen rr rr rr rn otee ring DOX iussi esse Ebo it oops x toes deben Engine Type designation OUIDUE SAE euius A GU Max torque SAE ueesueusss Number of cylinders DiSPIACEMENL cc ccc e eee rer nn rr rr rr rn Compression ratio sssuee iu vl M stoada de RAN Valve clearance warm and cold engine OXIISUS uo siese dera oobis M een Idling speed Carburettors make and designation Cooling system Thermostat starts to open Al c ossocis ioo ar mine ees St fully open at eseeeeeeeeese Fan belt designation Ignition system Soie
39. onto the stain and then press on a clean piece of plotting paper Repeat the procedure until the stain has disappeared CHEWING GUM Loosen nup the chewing gum with carbon tetrachloride and then scrape off with a blunt knife before it has dried VOMIT Dry the stains with cold water before the have dried Then wash with tepid soap solution and go over the surface with cold water Finally treat the stain with a rag moistened with carbon tetrachloride Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 29 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Malberg URINE Wash with warm soap solution and the rinse off with cold water After this pour a little dilute ammonia 1 part ammonia to 5 parts water over the stain Allow the ammonia to remain for a minute or so and then dry off with a moist cloth Servicing before a long distance trip If you are thinking of travelling abroad with your vehicle or taking a long trip you should have it overhauled first in a Volvo workshop You will enjoy your journey better if you know that your car is in perfect trim But even if something should go wrong your journey need not to be spoiled Wherever you go you will have a Volvo workshop within easy distance to take care of your car The regular servicing of you car need not be neglected while you are driving abroad All Volvo service workshops abroad are fitted out to give your car the service it needs IF YOU PREFER TO LOOK OVER YOUR CAR YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING TIPS ARE WORTH NOTIN
40. position 3 Running position 4 Starting position To start the engine turn the key to this position and the starter motor will be cut in As soon as the engine starts release the key which will then return to position 3 9 Control for direct ventilation There are two scuttles for direct ventilation one on the right side and one on the left side These are controlled by means of the knob which is pulled out to position 1 10 Fan control The fan control has three positions In position 1 the fan is switched off in position 2 it runs at full output and in position 3 it runs at half output The temperature and the distribution of air are controlled by means of the fan control Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg page 10 35 11 Heater and ventilation controls The heater and ventilation system is controlled by means of three levers AIR Stream of air inside the car DEFR Air to the windshield TEMP Control for the temperature of the incoming air The controls are closed in their upper position and fully open in their lower position The fan can then be used to increase the flow of cold or warm air The heater is connected to the engine cooling system and also to a thermostat which maintains a constant temperature When the Temp control is altered there will be a slight delay before the thermostat in the heater has stabilised itself at the desired temperature In very
41. rectional signals 33 Warning lamp full headlights 34 Heater 35 Switch map reading lamp 36 Instrument lighting 3 Instrument lighting 38 Instrument lighting 39 Controls for windshield washers and windshield wipers 40 Lighting switch 41 Ignition switch Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg 42 Heater controls 43 Cigarette lighter 44 Map reading lamp 45 Door switch 46 Switch for roof lamp 47 Door switch 48 Roof lamp 50 Tail light left 51 Fuel gauge sender 52 License plate lighting 53 Tail gate right A White B Black C Blue D Green E Light green F Yellow G Brown H Red l Purple page 4 35 Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 5 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Malberg Body Hood The hood is fitted with a locking device which is operated from the driving seat by means of a handle to the left under the instrument panel This releases the hood which can then be lifted up after the handled has been moved forward and downward The hood remains in its lifted position by means of a stay which is automatically locked by a built in catch when the hood is lifted all the way up When the hood is to be lowered again the catch sleeve is moved upward at the same time as the hood is lifted to it s outer position and then lowered Doors and locks The car is fitted with key locks for both doors the luggage compartment and the fuel tank cap Before the doo
42. rectional signals tail lights 2 Brake stoplights 2 sLss License plate lighting 2 Internal lighting 2 sssssusse Instrument lighting 6 Map reading lamp 1 Warning lamp directional signal Warning lamp full headlights Warning lamp charging Warning lamp overdrive Power train Clutch Clutch yoke free travel Clutch pedal travel Transmission Type designation ss Ratio 15 Won arie DN eR tee aah Nats Ud ata Me etis Rea Front wheel alignment unloaded car but including fuel water and spare wheel King pin inclination with O degree camber Wheels and tires WIieel SIZ arna re sn etd acu toT UIN A EE Type of tires esses BIER NIMM Tire pressure cold tires Tool kit Jack with lever Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg 45 40W 20 5W 20 5W 20W About 3 4 mm 140 mm M40 M41 3 13 1 3 13 1 1 99 1 1 99 1 1 36 1 1 3611 1 1 1 1 0 76 1 3 25 1 3 25 1 opiral bevel hypoid 4 1 1 4 56 1 4mm 0 1 degree 0 1 degree 8 degrees 4 Vo J x 15L Braced tread with inner tube 165 15 1 8 kg sq cm 2 0 kg sq cm Pliers page 33 35 Wheel wrench
43. rs can be opened the button in the door handle must be pressed in The doors can be locked from the inside by moving the handle forward as shown in the illustration To open the door move the handle to the rear If you happen to loose your keys contact your nearest who dealer who will supply you with new keys if you inform them of the code number that was on the missing keys Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 6 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg Safety belts Standard equipment on this vehicle includes safety belts for both the front seats Make a habit of fitting the belts as soon as you get into the car The length of each belt can be easily adjusted by means of the part attached to the floor Adjust the length of the belt very carefully It should not be to tight but on the other hand should not be to loose since it will then not function properly The belt is taken down from the button on which it hangs by pressing in the spring loaded handle in the slot The belt is then fitted with one part round the waist and the other part over the shoulder and the breast and it is then clipped into position on the fitting between the seats To remove the belt press in the spring loaded handle in the slot Check now and then that the bolts retaining the belt are well tightened If the belts have become dirty they can be cleaned with water and synthetic detergent Adjusting the seats The front seats can be adjuste
44. teering wheel Driving The driving of your 1800 S should not cause any trouble whatsoever if you follow our advice and instructions in this book You will soon find out that everything has been well arranged so that you can feel relaxed and drive fast without sacrificing the safety The brakes and the road holding properties of the car are in direct proportion to the speed at which it is capable of travelling The instruments are located so that you can see them at a glance Stop the car immediately if something should go wrong It may be a minor point but if it is not remedied in time it can lead to expensive and time taking repairs When you drive your car always have a little consideration for other road users Running in While it is new you should obviously not run your Volvo as fast as it can go The reason for this is that during the first period all the vital parts of the car become bedded in so that they can stand up stresses even better Do not utilise full output for more that short periods during the first 300 miles 500km It is particularly important that the engine should not be loaded too hard during the very first miles Keep an eye on the cooling water temperature When an engine is new the cooling water temperature can easily go up if the engine is subjected to hard loading For this reason you should keep an eye on the temperature gauge during the first period Inspections during the running in period After 6
45. tween the two marks on the dipstick It should never be permitted to go down below the lower mark but on the other hand it should not be above the upper mark since abnormally high oil consumption will be the result If necessary top up with oil of the same type as already being used in the engine through the oil filler cap on the rocker arm cover 3 Change the engine oil The intervals between oil changes depend to a great extend on the driving conditions During the summer or when the car is being mainly used for long distance running it is sufficient to change the oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km During the winter and when the car is being used under unfavourable conditions with continuous stopping and starting the oil should be changed after every 1 500 miles 2 500 km At the same time the carburettor damping cylinder should be lubricated with SAE 20 engine oil see page 22 During the running in period the oil should also be changed after the first 600 miles 1 000 km i Below OC OC 30C Above 30C When changing Including oil Olgrede Gar 82F 90F 90F For Service SAE TW SAE20 SAE 30 or SAE 10 W 30 multi grade oil 4 Transmission 5 The oil level in to the transmission should be checked after every 3 000 miles 5 000 km The oil level should be up to the filler hole The oil in the transmission should be changed after every 12 500 miles 20 000 km In the case of a new or reconditioned transmission the oi
46. u need it Do not let the spare wheel remain unused for a long length of time but change it around at regular intervals with the other tires 32 Check tightening the wheel nuts balancing After every 6 000 mile 10 000 km the wheel nuts should be tightened to a torque of 72 100 Ib ft 10 14 kgm At the same time the wheels should be re balanced if necessary If the inspection of the tires shows that there are particularly worn spots and unusual wear on the tread the car should be taken immediately to a Volvo workshop for the wheels to be re balanced Changing a wheel Before the car is jacked up the hand brake should be applied Lay some blocks and stones in front of and behind the wheels that remain on the ground as a further safety measure Remember that the hand brake only influences the rear wheels Source Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 26 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg REMOVING 1 Lever off the hub cap with the help of the spade shaped lever 2 Loosen the wheel nuts slightly with the help of a socket wrench All the wheels have right hand thread nuts which can be loosened by turning in an anti clockwise direction 3 Place the jack in the jack recess nearest to the wheel that is to be lifted up Lift the side of the car so high that the wheel is clear off the ground 4 Remove the wheel nuts completely and lift off the wheel Be careful when lifting up the wheel so as not to damage the thread on the w
47. urce Volvo AB G teborg Sweden page 21 35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric M lberg of a shaft so that movements of the accelerator pedal influence both the carburettors simultaneously IDLING SETTING The engine idling setting is correctly adjusted before the car is delivered from the factory and should not be altered later Should adjustment be necessary it should be carried out by a Volvo workshop so that the engine delivers the highest output Provisional adjustment can however by listening to the induction sound on the carburettors while the setting screws on the carburettors are screwed inwards or outwards to increase or decrease the idling speed When the setting is correct induction sound on both the carburettors should be the same LUBRICATION OF DAMPING CYLINDERS Each time the engine oil is changed the nut on the top of each carburettor should be removed and the damping plungers should be taken out Engine oil with the viscosity SAE 20 of a standard grade that is to say not multi grade oil should then be added so that the inner tube is full but not the part above this Fuel The gasoline used as fuel should be at least 97 octane If gasoline with too low octane value is used knocking or glow ignition can result When the engine is supplied from the Volvo factory it has been adjusted for operation on 97 octane fuel Electrical system 22 Check the battery electrolyte level If it is to function correctly the battery
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