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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
580M
580M TURBO
580 SUPER M
580 SUPER M+
590 SUPER M
SERIES 2 LOADER BACKHOE
Issued December, 2006
Book/Form Number 87592031 NA • Printed in U.S.A. • Bur
Copyright © 2006. CNH America, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Safety Decals on this machine use the words Danger, Warning, or Caution, which are
defined as follows:
• DANGER: Indicates an immediate hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury. The color associated with Danger is RED.
• WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury. The color associated with Warning is ORANGE.
• CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices. The color associated with Caution is YELLOW.
If Safety Decals on this machine are ISO two panel Pictorial, decals are defined as follows:
• The first panel indicates the nature of the hazard.
• The second panel indicates the appropriate avoidance of the hazard.
• Background color is YELLOW
• Prohibition symbols such as and if used, are RED.
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY
MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL,
CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS AND BE ALERT TO
THE POSSIBILITY OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY. BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE, MAKE CERTAIN THAT EVERY
OPERATOR:
• Is instructed in safe and proper use of the machine.
• Reads and understands the Manual(s) pertaining to the machine.
• Reads and understands ALL Safety Decals on the machine.
• Clears the area of other persons.
• Learns and practices safe use of machine controls in a safe, clear area before
operating this machine on a job site.
It is your responsibility to observe pertinent laws and regulations and follow the
manufacture’s instructions on machine operation and maintenance.
STOP
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Battery post, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO THE OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
M SERIES 2 LOADER BACKHOES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
OPERATOR MANUAL STORAGE COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT AND REAR OF MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
MACHINE COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
UTILITY SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PERSONAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CAST DUCTILE IRON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
HAND SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
FRONT CONSOLE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
STANDARD TRANSMISSION CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . 52
FOOT PEDALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
LOADER CONTROL LEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
RIGHT SIDE CONSOLE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
BACKHOE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC ATTACHMENT CONTROL FOR BACKHOES. . . 88
SEAT BELTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
STANDARD PEDESTAL SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
MECHANICAL SUSPENSION SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
AIR SUSPENSION SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
CAB AIR LOUVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
CAB AND CANOPY OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
RUN-IN PERIOD FOR A NEW MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
ENGINE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
MACHINE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE
(IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
MOVING A DISABLED MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON A TRAILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
OPERATING IN HOT WEATHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
LOADER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
LOADER HYDRAULIC COUPLER
(OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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BACKHOE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
VANDAL LOCKUP KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
WHEELS/TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
GENERAL SAFETY BEFORE YOU SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
ENGINE HOURMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
SUPPORT STRUT FOR LOADER LIFT ARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
LUBRICATION/MAINTENANCE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
SYSTEMGARD LUBRICATION ANALYSIS PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
THE ENGINE HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
LOADER GREASE FITTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
BACKHOE GREASE FITTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
FLUID LEVELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
ENGINE SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
AIR FILTER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
REAR AXLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FRONT AXLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
MAINTENANCE/ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
LOADER RETURN-TO-DIG ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
FAN DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
PLASTIC AND RESIN PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
RIDE CONTROL ACCUMULATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
PILOT CONTROL ACCUMULATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
CAB AIR CONDITIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
FIRE EXTINGUISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
ELECTRICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
BULB REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
RELAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
ACCESSORY OUTLETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
MACHINE STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
STORAGE PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

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SPECIFICATIONS - 580M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
OPERATING WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
LOADER BUCKETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
BACKHOE BUCKETS - 580M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
580 M DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
580M OPERATIONAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
LIFT CAPACITIES 580M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
SPECIFICATIONS - 580 SUPER M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
OPERATING WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
LOADER BUCKETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
BACKHOE BUCKETS - 580 SUPER M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
580 SUPER M DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
580 SUPER M OPERATIONAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
LIFT CAPACITIES 580 SUPER M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
SPECIFICATIONS - 580 SUPER M + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
OPERATING WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
LOADER BUCKETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
BACKHOE BUCKETS - 580 SUPER M + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
580 SUPER M + DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
580 SUPER M + OPERATIONAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
LIFT CAPACITIES 580 SUPER M + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
SPECIFICATIONS - 590 SUPER M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
OPERATING WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
LOADER BUCKETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
BACKHOE BUCKETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
590 SUPER M DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
590 SUPER M OPERATIONAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
LIFT CAPACITIES 590 SUPER M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
AFTER DELIVERY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
AFTER DELIVERY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

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TO THE OWNER
M SERIES 2 LOADER BACKHOES
BD05C033
This manual contains important information about the safe operation, adjustment
and maintenance of your Case Loader Backhoe. Refer to the Detail Index at the
end of this manual for locating specific items about your machine. The Loader
Backhoe conforms to current safety regulations.
Use this manual as a guide. Your Loader Backhoe will remain a reliable working
tool as long as it is kept in working condition and serviced properly.
DO NOT operate or permit anyone to operate or service this machine until you or
the other persons have read and understand the safety, operation and
maintenance instructions in this manual. Use only trained operators who have
demonstrated the ability to operate and service this machine correctly and safely.

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The attachments and equipment available for use with this machine are intended for
general earth moving purposes, handling, ditch digging, etc. Read the manual(s)
provided with the attachment to learn safe maintenance and operation of the
machine. Make sure the machine is suitably equipped for the type of work to be
performed.
DO NOT use this machine for any application or purpose other than those
described in this manual. If the machine is to be used in an application that
involves special attachments or equipment, such as forestry, etc., consult an
authorized dealer. Consult an authorized dealer on changes, additions or
modifications that can be required for this machine to comply with various country
regulations and safety requirements. Unauthorized modifications will cause
serious injury or death. Anyone making such unauthorized modifications is
responsible for the consequences.
This Operators Manual is to be stored in the manual compartment equipped on
this machine. Make sure this manual is complete and in good condition. Consult
your Dealer to obtain additional manuals or manuals in other languages. A
SAFETY VIDEO is included with each machine. Take the time to watch this safety
video and understand its content.
Consult your Dealer for any further information or assistance about your machine.
Your dealer has approved service parts.

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OPERATOR MANUAL STORAGE COMPARTMENT
READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY
and make sure you understand the
controls. All equipment has a limit.
Make sure you understand the speed,
brakes, steering, stability and load
characteristics of this machine before
you start to operate.
DO NOT remove this manual or the
safety manual from the machine. See
your dealer for additional manuals.
BD03H042
Always face the machine and use the
hand rails and steps when getting on or
getting off. Do not rush.
BD03H030
1. OPERATORS MANUAL STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
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Right-hand, left-hand, front, and rear, when used in this manual, indicate the right
and left sides of the machine as seen from the operators seat.
B890918J / B890917J
1. LEFT-HAND 2. FRONT 3. RIGHT-HAND 4. REAR
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and Loader
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This complete factory manual for the Case 580/590 Series 2 Backhoe Loaders (580M, 580M Turbo, 580 Super M, 580 Super M+, 590 Super M) provides detailed instructions, diagrams, and illustrations based on the manufacturer's specifications.
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