Volvo B58 Operator’s Manual

Document Information

This document is under construction.

This document is based on the Volvo B58 Operator's Manual (TP 2003/1 English 2500. 2.80) for late production vehicles. It does include some information relevant to early production vehicles. The electrical wiring diagram applies from Chassis Number 14233.

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Front Matter

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Front Cover

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Inside Front Cover

1 Contents

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page
Instruments and controls4
Running-in23
Procedure before starting23
Starting the engine24
Exhaust braking26
Stopping the engine26
Changing gear27
Towing40
Inflating tyres42
Power-assisted steering42
Some advice on driving43
MAINTENANCE
General44
System-Service45
Maintenance scheme46
Lubrication during running-in50
Daily inspection52
Wintertime53
Lubrication, oils, oil changes
 engine54
 manual transmission56
 gear lever carrier59
 hydraulic clutch60
 torque multiplier61
 semi-automatic transmission62
 automatic transmission64
 final drive68
 steering70
 all-round lubrication71
Cooling system72
Fuel system76
Electrical system78
Brake system82
Tyres and wheels84
DATA PLATES86
SPECIFICATIONS87
INDEX96
LUBRICATING SCHEME98
WIRING DIAGRAM100

2 Introduction

INSTRUCTION BOOK

VOLVO B58

This instruction book contains all the information you need to enable you to operate and maintain your bus in the best possible way.

If you follow the advice and instructions given in this manual your bus should fulfill all demands concerning good running economy and performance which you have every right to expect of a quality vehicle.

This instruction book does not claim to be a comprehensive technical manual or to train the reader to be a perfect mechanic. It merely tells you how the bus should be looked after in order to avoid possible trouble in the future. Naturally the better you get to know your bus, the better service it will give you. For a more detailed description of work procedures for your bus, refer to the Service Manual which you can buy from your dealer:

The specifications and constructional information given in this book are not binding.

We reserve the right to carry out modifications without prior notification.

AB VOLVO GÖTEBORG, SWEDEN

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