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Case 580SR, 580SR+, 590SR, 695SR Service Manual – OEM Factory Specs for Backhoe Loader

If you have ever guessed a torque value and then watched a head gasket weep oil at the seam, you know why I tell every tech in my shop to stop working and get the OEM book open. This Case 580SR, 580SR+, 590SR, 695SR Service Manual is the real print – 1068 pages, not a reprint, not some third-party summary. Print number 87643852B. That number means Case Construction engineers wrote it for a skilled technician, not for someone who thinks a crescent wrench works on everything.

What the 1068 Pages Cover – Chapter by Chapter

This manual splits into two physical volumes: the Loader Backhoe service manual and the Engine service manual. The Loader Backhoe volume alone covers the chassis, hydraulics, transmission, axles, and electrical system. The Engine volume dives into the specific diesel powerplant. Both volumes together give you every fastener torque, every fluid capacity, and every disassembly sequence. Page numbers run sequential through the set. Need the charge pressure for the powershift transmission? That spec is waiting in the transmission section. The manual tells you which special tools you need and which ones you can substitute – but it never tells you to wing it.

Torque Specs and Fluid Capacities – Why OEM Data Matters

Aftermarket manuals often round torque values to a generic number. That is how you break a bolt in an aluminum housing or under-torque a main bearing cap. This factory service manual lists every torque spec in foot-pounds, with bolt grade and thread lubricant condition stated. The hydraulic system capacities are given in gallons, not metric approximations. You will find the correct oil viscosity for your local climate. Page 73 (within the hydraulics chapter) holds the pump pressure settings. Do not guess. Use the factory numbers.

Prevent Accidents – The Safety Section You Can’t Skip

The manual opens with a “Prevent Accidents” section that is not boilerplate. It tells you exactly why most injuries happen: someone tried to adjust a machine while it was running. The text warns about lowering attachments to the ground before service. It covers hydraulic safety, lockout procedures, and lifting points. I have seen a technician lose two fingers because he ignored a stored-energy warning. That page is in this manual. Read it.

Loader Backhoe vs Engine – Two Volumes, One Machine

Do not confuse the two volumes. The Loader Backhoe volume (print 87643852B) covers the machine itself – the boom, the bucket, the steering, the brakes. The Engine volume (print 87659057A) is separate and covers the diesel engine overhaul and fuel system. If you buy only one, make sure you get the one you need. For a full rebuild, you need both. The Case 580SR, 590SR, 695SR, 695SM 2005 Repair Manual – Factory OEM Shop Manual includes both volumes in the same PDF bundle. That saves you from hunting later.

Audience Fit – Is This Manual for You?

If you are a home-garage mechanic who has never pulled a backhoe transmission, this manual will take you step-by-step through the job – but it expects you to own the right tools. You need a torque wrench that reads in foot-pounds, a set of line wrenches for hydraulic fittings, and a service jack rated for the machine weight. The manual lists required tool numbers. If you are a shop owner, this manual keeps your techs from wasting billable hours on guesswork. The Case 580SR Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Parts Breakdown and Case 695SR Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs for Backhoe Loader pair well with this service manual for part numbers and exploded views.

Source Validity – Why Aftermarket Manuals Fail

I have had customers bring in knockoff manuals that show the wrong wiring diagram for a 580SR Series 3. The colors were swapped. The pinouts were wrong. That kind of mistake costs you a fried ECU or a starter fire. This digital file comes from the same print run Case used in their dealer network. The PDF is searchable, so you can type “transmission” and jump to the right section. The Manual Transmission chapter, for example, covers both the manual and powershift options with schematics. Compare that to a generic guide that lumps all transmissions together. There is no comparison.

One more thing about data integrity: this manual specifies the exact procedure for bleeding the fuel system after filter changes, the order of main bearing cap bolt tightening, and the correct way to align the clutch linkage. When a machine has 10,000 hours on it, those details matter. The Manual Transmission section includes the shift linkage adjustment steps. Do not trust aftermarket summaries for procedures that keep a $60,000 machine running.

FAQ

Does this manual include the engine volume or only the loader backhoe volume?

This listing is for the Loader Backhoe volume (print 87643852B). The Engine volume (print 87659057A) is a separate access. Check the product description to confirm which volume you are purchasing.

What models are covered exactly?

580SR, 580SR+, 590SR, 695SR Series 3.

You have the machine. You need the specs that come from the factory. Do not trust a reprint or a condensed guide when the difference is a blown gasket or a seized transmission. Access the Factory Manual now and keep it on your tablet or printed in your tool box. Your backhoe will thank you at the next service interval.