Case 480E Loader Backhoe Operators Instruction Manual - IMPROVED -

This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERt! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. The message that follows tfJe symbol contains important information about your safety. Carefully read the message. Make sure you fully understand the causes of possible injury or death. ssoo1 IF THIS MACHINE IS USED BY AN EMPLOYEE, IS LOANE!1, OR IS RENTED, MAKE SURE THAT THE OPERATOR UNDERSTANDS THE TWO INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. BEFORE THE OPERATOR STARTS THE ENGINE: 1. GIVE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OPERATOR ON SAFE AND CORRECT USE OF THE MACHINE. 2. MAKE SURE THE OPERATOR READS AND UNDERSTANDS THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR THIS MACHINE. A WARNING IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE, DO THE FOLLOWING: 1. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. 2. READ ALL SAFETY DECALS ON THE MACHINE. 3. CLEAR THE AREA OF OTHER PERSONS. LEARN AND PRACTICE SAFE USE OF MACHINE CONTROLS IN A SAFE, CLEAR AREA BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS MACHINE ON A JOB SITE. It is your responsibility to observe pertinent laws and regulations and to follow manufacturer's instructions on machine operation and maintenance. See your Authorized Case dealer for additional operator's manuals, parts cat- alogs, and service manuals. © 1995 Case Corporation CASE and IH are registered trade marks of Case Corporation

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 2 To the Owner ........................ 2 After Delivery Check .................. 3 Right, Left, Front, and Rear Sides of the Machine ........................ 3 Identification of Machine Components .. 4 Safety ................................. 6 Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Personal ............................ 10 Before Starting the Engine ........... 11 Starting the Engine .................. 12 Machine Operation .................. 12 Loader Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Backhoe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 PTO Operation ...................... 19 Parking the Machine ................. 20 Maintenance ........................ 21 Controls and Instruments .............. 26 Instrument Panel .................... 26 Machine Controls ................... 28 Parking Brake ....................... 31 Differential _Lock and Transaxle Control Lever ......................... 32 Brake Pedals ........................ 33 Clutch Cutout ....................... 34 Cab Controls ........................ 34 Cab Door and Door Windows ........ 36 Rear Cab Windows .................. 37 Seat ................................ 38 Seat Belt ............................ 39 Loader Control Lever ................ 41 Backhoe Controls ................... 42 Three Point Hitch Controls ........... 47 PTO Control ........................ 48 Operating Instructions ................. 49 Engine Operation ................... 49 Walk-Around Inspection ........... 49 Starting the Engine ................ 49 Engine Speed ..................... 50 Parking the Machine and Stopping the Engine .......................... 50 Methods to Help Start the Engine in Cold Weather ................... 51 Machine Operation .................. 55 Adjusting the Seat ................. 55 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Selecting Gears and Machine Direction ....................... 56 Differential Lock .................. 57 Operating on a Hill ................ 58 Parking the Machine ............... 58 Moving a Disabled Machine ........ 58 Transporting the Machine .......... 60 Operating in Cold Weather ......... 61 Operating in Hot Weather .......... 62 Loader Operation ................... 63 Backhoe Operation .................. 68 Three Point Hitch ................... 83 Drawbar ............................ 86 Counterweight .... · ......... , ........ 86 PTO ................................ 87 Maintenance and Lubrication .......... 90 Loader Support Strut ................ 91 SystemgardrM Lubricant Analysis Service ........................... 92 Fluids and Lubricants ................ 93 Engine Oil Recommendations ........ 94 Run-In Period ....................... 95 Run-In Maintenance Schedule ....... 95 Maintenance Schedule ............... 96 Lubrication ........................ 101 Air Cleaner ........................ 112 Engine Lubrication System .......... 115 Engine Cooling System ............. 118 Engine Fuel System ................ 121 Hydraulic System .................. 124 Power Shuttle ...................... 128 Transaxle .......................... 132 Drive Belt .......................... 134 Electrical System ................... 135 Brakes ............................. 137 Parking Brake Adjustment ........ 137 Foot Brake Adjustment ........... 138 Wheels and Tires ................... 140 Spark Arrester Muffler .............. 141 Starting Fluid Can .................. 142 Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) .......................... 143 Decals ............................. 148 Machine Storage ................... 156 Specifications ........................ 158 Product Identification and Serial Numbers ........................... 183 Index ................................ 186 After Delivery Check .................. 189 1

INTRODUCTION TO THE OWNER Your Case dealer has given you a copy of the Owners Warranty Registration and instructions on machine operation, maintenance, and safety. If you do not completely understand these instructions, see your Case dealer for more information. Read this manual before you start the engine or operate the machine. If you need more information, see your Case dealer. The Case Company can make changes in design or specifications of the machine at any time with no obligation for these changes. 2

INTRODUCTION AFTER DELIVERY CHECK Two copies of the After Delivery Check are in the back of this manual. One copy is for you and one copy is for the dealer. Make sure that your Case dealer does the After Delivery Check after the first 20 hours of machine operation. NOTE: Your cost for this inspection will be for filters, oil, or other accesso- ries. If the dealer comes to your machine, there can also be a cost for the time and distance. RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT, AND REAR OF MACHINE Right-hand and left-hand, when used in this manual, indicate the right and left sides of the machine as seen from the operators seat. Operator and seat in BACKHOE position. 1. Left-Hand Side 3. Right-Hand Side 2. Front Operator and seat in LOADER position. CD 1. Front 3. Right-Hand Side 2. Rear 4. Left-Hand Side 3

INTRODUCTION IDENTIFICATION OF MACHINE COMPONENTS 480E With 12 Foot Backhoe ENGINE OIL STABILIZER LEVEL DIPSTICK 4

INTRODUCTION 480E With 14 Foot Backhoe MUFFLER STABILIZER 5 DIPPER BOOM BACKHOE BUCKET

SAFETY The information in this manual does not replace any safety rules and laws used in your area. Before you operate this machine, learn the rules and laws for your area and make sure your machine has the correct equipment according to these rules and laws. Your safety and the safety of other persons in the work area are the result of your correct operation of this machine. 1. Know the location and function of all machine controls. Manual Storage Box 856387 6 2. Clear the area of other persons before you start the engine. 3. Check all controls in a safe, clear area before you operate the machine on a job site. 4. Understand the limits of the machine. 5. Do not try to do too much too fast. 6. Keep the machine under control at all times. 742672A READ THIS MANUAL COM- PLETELYand make sure you understand the contents. Make sure you understand, for example, the char- acteristics of speed, stability, brakes, and steering of this machine. If you have any questions, see your Case dealer.

SAFETY ____________________________________ __ SAFETY DECALS WARNING: Injury or death can result if you cannot read a safety h decal or if a safety decal is missing. Replace any missing or dam- .. aged safety decal and keep all safety decals clean. See your Case dealer for new safety decals. a4-17oA All safety decals on this machine are included on this page and the next two pages. Someofthesesafety decals are included in the copy of the manual. See page 148 for the location and maintenance of the decals. CAUTION: Operate backhoe from seat position only. For transport, use overcenter position with bucket straight to rear. 321-3056 WARNING: Fasten seat belt. 321-3060 WARNING: Before starting engine, study operator's manual safety messages. Read all safety signs on machine. Clear the area of other persons. Learn and practice safe use of controls before operating. It is your responsibility to understand and follow manufacturer's instructions on machine operation, service, and to observe pertinent laws and regulations. Operators and service manuals may be obtained from your equipment dealer. 321-3705 WARNING: Rotating machine parts, stay clear, keep shields in- stalled to help protect from clothing entanglement and injury. 321-3710 WARNING: Normal P. T.O. operating speed is 540 rpm. Do not operate P. T.O. in excess of 550 rpm. Excess P. T.O. speed could cause equipment hazard resulting in personal injury. Do not operate P. T.O. without shield attached and tachometer working. 321-3888 WARNING: Keep clearofthis area. Swinging boom can crush. Operate backhoe from operator's seat only. Any other method could result in injury to operator or bystanders. 321-4481 7

SAFETY __________________________________ ___ WARNING: Do not remove engine side panels except for servicing. To insure proper engine cooling and/or prevent injury resulting from contact with rotating parts, reinstall before starting engine. 321-5701 WARNING: If you use the backhoe to lift a load that is too heavy, the machine can turn over or the load can fall out of control. Before you lift objects with the backhoe, see the operator's manual topic "Lifting With the Backhoe". If you do not follow these instructions, severe injury can occur to you or other persons in the area. 321-6046 CAUTION: Stop engine before dismounting. Operate tractor and equipment controls from seat position only. Lower or block elevated components and engage hand brake before leaving machine. Lock brake pedals together for road travel. Check local laws before operating on highway. Do not permit riders on machine. Warn all personnel who may be servicing or in path of machine before starting. 321-6262 WARNING: If you service the machine with the loader lift arms raised, always use the support strut. 1. Empty the loader bucket, raise the loader lift arms to maximum height and stop the engine. 2. Remove the rear pin from the support strut and lower the support strut onto the cylinder rod. 3. Install the rear pin in the support strut. 4. Slowly lower the lift arms onto the support strut. If you do not follow this procedure, you can cause serious injury or death if the loader arms are lowered by accident. 321-6413 8

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