Description

Case 580M, 580M TURBO, 580 SUPER M, 590 SUPER M 2001 Operators Manual

If you’re running a 580M, 580M TURBO, 580 Super M, or 590 Super M without this Operators Manual in the cab, you’re asking for trouble. I’ve watched guys fry clutches because they never read the dash layout, and I’ve pulled operators off jobsites after they ignored the safety decal on page 2. This is a 315-page factory book from Case, published 2001. It’s not a reprint or a third-party summary. It’s the exact document that came with the machine new.

Safety warnings start on page 2. The red Danger signal means stop and read. Orange Warning means pay attention. Yellow Caution means don’t skip it. These aren’t suggestions. If you’ve been guessing which lever does what, you need chapter 4 – Instruments/Controls.

What Machines Does This Manual Cover?

Four models in one volume:

• Case 580M – standard loader backhoe.
• Case 580M TURBO – turbocharged engine variant.
• Case 580 Super M – higher-capacity hydraulics.
• Case 590 Super M – larger frame, heavier duty.

All share the same operator interface and many common procedures. The manual maps each difference in the spec sections at the back. Page numbers run steady across all models.

Safety Warnings: Page 2 Is Not Optional

Page 2 carries the official Case safety alert. It defines the three hazard levels: Danger (red) for immediate death or serious injury, Warning (orange) for potential serious injury, Caution (yellow) for minor injury or unsafe practices. I can’t tell you how many guys treat those decals as clutter. They’re not. The manual also covers hand signals in the Safety chapter – page 9 if I remember right – and those signals save lives on a busy site. Teach your crew before you fire up the 580M.

After Delivery Check: Don’t Skip Page 3

Page 3 walks you through the after-delivery inspection. Fluid levels, belt tension, tire pressure, loose fasteners. If you buy a used 580M, that checklist is your first pass before you even turn the key. The manual also lists machine identification numbers on page 4. Write them down now. You’ll need them when ordering parts from the CASE 580M Parts Catalog – Section: Index.

Electrical Section: What to Expect

The manual dedicates a full chapter to Electrical systems. That covers the battery, alternator, starter, fuses, and wiring for the instrument panel. If your 580M has a dead dash or a no-crank condition, this chapter gives you the factory breakout. Don’t trust aftermarket wiring diagrams. This is the OEM circuit schematic from Case, not a guess.

Operating Instructions: Controls, Ground Speed, and Shutdown

Chapter 5 – Operating Instructions – is 30-plus pages long. It covers starting procedure, cold-weather warmup, shifting the Manual Transmission, using the loader and backhoe controls, and parking the machine with the safety lock. There’s a specific torque sequence for wheel lug nuts in the Wheels/Tires section. If you’re running a 580M TURBO, pay attention to the turbocharger cooldown procedure. For deeper turbo tech, see Turbocharger Tech.

Specifications: 580M, 580 Super M, and 590 Super M

Three separate spec sheets at the rear of the manual cover engine power, hydraulic pressure, travel speeds, and fluid capacities for each model. The 590 Super M gets its own section because it’s on a different frame. If you’re overhauling a 580M, you’ll want the companion CASE 580M SERIES 3 2008 Parts Catalog for exploded views and part numbers. For a newer operator’s reference, check the CASE 580M 580M TURBO 2006 Operator’s Manual.

Audience Fit: Who Actually Needs This?

This is aimed at owner-operators, small contractors, and rental yard managers who don’t have a shop foreman to interpret the factory procedures. Beginners need the step-by-step logic: where to check oil, how to fold the ROPS, what the dash warning lamps mean. Experienced guys will use it to confirm torque values and fluid specs. Either way, it beats guessing and busting a $2,000 pump.

Source Validity: OEM vs Aftermarket

This is a genuine Case Corporation publication – October 2000 original, revised April 2001. Part number Bur 6-20601. It’s not a photocopy or a scanned user upload. The safety diagrams, torque tables, and control illustrations are direct from the factory. Aftermarket manuals often delete the hand signal page or fudge the fluid viscosity chart. Don’t trust them. This one is correct.

Does this manual include service or repair procedures like engine rebuild or transmission tear-down?

No. This is an Operators Manual, not a service repair manual. It covers daily operation, safety, controls, lubrication, minor adjustments, electrical diagnosis, and machine storage. For major repairs you need the separate service manual.

Can I use this manual for the 580 Super M Plus or later models?

Only if your machine is a 2001 or earlier “M” series. The 580 Super M Plus and Series 3 machines have different control layouts and updated electrical systems. Stick to the exact model year listed on the cover. For series 3, get the CASE 580M SERIES 3 2008 Parts Catalog and the specific operator guide for that year.

Access the Factory Manual now. Keep it in the cab or on your tablet. When the foreman asks why the 580M isn’t starting, you won’t have to guess. You’ll have the OEM info and you can open it at page 73 (or wherever the electrical chart lives). That’s worth the price of a diesel fill-up.