1975-1980 Case 580C Construction King Loader Backhoe Operation and Maintenance Manual
Technician-level documentation for Case 580C backhoe-loader operation, safety procedures, and maintenance. Covers engine systems, hydraulics, loader bucket, and backhoe dipper operations plus routine service intervals and component troubleshooting.
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Case Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Case 580C Construction King
Sub-models / Variants: Mechanical Shuttle, Power Shuttle, Extendahoe, Cab Models, Canopy Models
Build Years: 1975–1980
Serial Numbers: S/N 8959067 (Reference for Return-To-Dig adjustment), S/N 8972178 (Reference for Starter Motor configuration)
Technical Data:
- Engine: Case G207D, 207 cu in (3392 cm3) diesel
- Compression Ratio: 16.5 to 1
- Engine Idle Speed: 700 to 750 rpm
- Hydraulic Relief Pressure: 2200 ± 50 psi (15168 ± 345 kPa)
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 22 gallons (83 liters)
- Electrical System: 12-volt negative ground
- ROPS Mounting Bolt Torque: 100–120 ft-lbs (136–162 Nm) for 1/2 in Grade 8
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Case 580C Construction King Operations and Maintenance Manual
- Covers 1975–1980 Case 580C Construction King loader backhoe variants, including Mechanical Shuttle, Power Shuttle, and Extendahoe models.
- Official Case publication form 9-4977, dated September 1977.
- Features 185 pages of detailed operational, adjustment, and maintenance data.
- Contains 47 safety warning illustrations and 14 technical specification tables covering capacities, dimensions, and operating weights.
- Delivered as a direct download the moment payment clears.
- Laid out for standard letter and A4 printing.
- This 1977 edition provides the definitive operating parameters for the classic 580C Construction King series.
Operator Controls and Systems Documentation
This manual documents the cockpit controls, including the instrument cluster, shuttle shifting, and backhoe control patterns for standard, twin-lever, and Extendahoe configurations. The text provides guidance on cold weather startup, hot weather operation, and safe transport procedures. Coverage extends to three-point hitch operation, drawbar settings, and the engagement of the power take-off (PTO) system. Operators will find the details necessary for managing the hydraulic loader and backhoe components, including bucket level indicators and return-to-dig adjustments.
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The documentation provides key data including the 22-gallon fuel tank capacity and 16.5:1 engine compression ratio. Coolant system capacity is documented at 21 quarts (19.8 liters) for standard models. Tension rod nuts on the backhoe mount require a multi-stage torque process, reaching 450–550 ft-lbs (610–745 Nm) for specific configurations. The hydraulic system relief pressure is listed at 2200 ± 50 psi (15168 ± 345 kPa) in the system specifications table. Detailed charts define tire pressure configurations and loader bucket capacities for various widths. An official 185-page Case workshop manual covering the 1975–1980 Case 580C Construction King, documenting engine, hydraulic, electrical, and operational specifications for the G207D diesel build.
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