Volvo BM A25 Articulated Dump Truck Service Manual (P/N P90256)
Volvo Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Volvo BM A25 (P90256), Volvo BM Hauler A25, Volvo BM Hauler 5350 B
Sub-models / Variants: 4x4, 6x4, 6x6
Trade Names: A25, 5350 B
Model Years: Production model variations post serial number 4000
Serial Numbers: Series 4000 and higher (with specific mentions for 4329 and 4357 variants)
Technical Data:
- Engine: TD 71 K (6-cylinder, direct-injection, diesel, intercooled)
- Compression ratio: 15.5:1
- Weight: 15,700 kg (operational)
- Electrical system: 24 V
- Hydraulic flow: 10 liters/minute
- Dump body volume: 12.5 m³ (heaped SAE), 9.6 m³ (level load)
- Valve clearance: Inlet 0.40 mm, Exhaust 0.55 mm (cold engine)
- Fuel feed pressure: 100–150 kPa
Volvo Manual Features & Content Preview
- Covers 1980s and 1990s Volvo BM A25 and 5350 B articulated dump trucks in 4x4, 6x4, and 6x6 configurations.
- Official Volvo Construction Equipment service information (Function Group: 000-236, dated 27.02.2013).
- Spans 736 pages of factory-standard documentation for TD 71 K engine variants and ZF control unit diagnostic tests.
- Features over 80 pages dedicated purely to detailed assembly diagrams, component dimension charts, and specialized tool fabrication drawings.
Component and System Documentation
Heavy equipment technicians need reliable reference material to effectively minimize downtime in the shop. The Volvo BM A25 and 5350 B service manual delivers exhaustive technical breakdowns for major machine systems. Primary chapters clearly define the correct service position alongside strict safety rules for battery maintenance and handling hazardous materials like refrigerants (R12/R134a) or polymer components. Strict adherence to these documented safety protocols is critical to prevent severe physical injury or catastrophic equipment failure during heavy maintenance.
Furthermore, the technical sections map out precise removal and fitting sequences for the TD 71 K diesel engine and drivetrain assemblies. The documentation includes exact parameters for utilizing specialized factory equipment, such as the E1335 lever and E1560 console tools. Electrical testing data for the ZF PR-61 control unit is completely mapped out to support clutch, gear selector, and modulation signal diagnostics.
Specification Highlights
Industrial maintenance professionals require exact build tolerances for accurate overhauls. This publication delivers those hard numbers. Engine compression pressure at 180 rpm sits exactly at 2.6 MPa (377 psi). Inlet valve clearance is specified at 0.40 mm, with the exhaust clearance listed at 0.55 mm. The total engine oil capacity, including the filter, requires 19 liters.
Beyond internal engine data, vital torque values are provided for all major chassis connections. The engine-to-flywheel housing torque specification is firmly documented at 135 Nm. By housing these essential mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical configurations in one place, this manual serves as the definitive reference for accurate articulated hauler maintenance.
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