Part of the Case Operator Manuals.
All 81 pages of this Case 4386, 4586, and 4786 Operator Manual (OEM #1096026R4) are built around one purpose: keeping your articulated four-wheel drive tractor running the way Case built it. Inside you get a full safety section covering pre-start checks, starting procedures, and dismounting rules, plus step-by-step operating instructions for the Data Center, exhaust gas temperature gauge, three-point hitch categories III and IV, auxiliary hydraulic outlets, and differential lock. Maintenance intervals run from daily 10-hour checks through 200-hour service cycles, and the lubrication table lays out every capacity in one place: the 4386 takes 19 qts (17.9L) of engine oil; the 4586 and 4786 need 22 qts (20.8L); the fuel tank holds 170 gals (644L). Your machine isn't going to fix itself while you're hunting specs on a forum. Download now; bookmarks take you straight to any section, and keyword search finds the number you need in seconds.
What's Inside This Case 4386/4586/4786 Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Identification | 3-8 | Tractor Model and Serial Number, Diesel Engine Serial Number, Transmission Serial Number, Axle Serial Number, Transfer Case Serial Number, Cab Model and Serial Number, Four-Wheel Drive Tractors |
| Safety | 9-11 | Operator Safety, Servicing and Before Starting, Starting Procedures, During Operation, Transporting Equipment, Dismounting Procedures |
| Controls & Instruments | 12-13 | Instrument Panel, Swivel Seat Controls, Fuel Tank Filling, Turbocharger Priming, Engine and Transmission Oil Level Check, Tire Inflation Pressures |
| Operating the Tractor | 14-25 | Neutral Starting Switch, Starting the Engine, Stopping the Engine, Data Center, Exhaust Gas Temperature, Steering the Tractor, Driving the Tractor, Cab Radio Units, Seat |
| Engine, Fuel & Cooling Systems | 26-35 | Fuel System, Fuel Injection Pump and Nozzles, Priming the Turbocharger, Coolants and Conditioner, Radiator, Oil Cooler and Condenser Fins, Water Pump, Primary and Secondary Air Filter Elements, Automatic Dust Unloader |
| Electrical System | 36-39 | Charging System for Alternator-Generator, Cranking System, Lighting System, Turn Signal Indicators, Combination Turn Signal and Warning Lights, Headlight Switch |
| Three-Point Hitch & Hitching Equipment | 40-47 | Category Iii Hitch Lift Link and Leveling Screws, Category Iv Hitch with Quick Coupler, Hitch Lower and Upper Links, Lateral Limiter, Coupling and Uncoupling Equipment, Drawbar Bolts, Swinging Drawbar, Towing Equipment |
| Hydraulic System | 48-50 | Control Levers, Implement Lowering, Auxiliary Valves, Remote Cylinders, Rear Hydraulic Outlets, Check Valves, Double-Acting and Single-Acting Cylinders |
| Wheels & Tires | 51-55 | Tread Widths, Wedge Hubs, Dual Wheels, Differential Lock, Tire Inflation, Load Capacity |
| Storing the Tractor | 57 | Storage, Removing From Storage |
| Lubrication | 58-64 | Engine Oil, Gear Lubricant, Hydraulic Fluid Filter, Lubrication Fitting Grease, Point of Lubrication, Capacity, Oil Change Intervals by Tachometer Hours |
| Preventive Maintenance | 65-71 | Maintenance Intervals by Tachometer Hours, Cab Air Filters, Air Conditioner Condenser, Refrigerant Sight Glass, Refrigeration System Pressures, Evaporator Drain Valves, Compressor Belt Tension and Clutch |
| Specifications & Optional Equipment | 72-77 | Ground Speeds, Capacities, Engine, Clutch, Foot Brakes, Electrical System Specifications, Alternate Tires, Exhaust Muffler, Hydraulic Differential Lock, Quick Coupler, Radio, Three-Point Hitch Options |
| Metric (Si) Measurements | 78-81 | Area, Force, Length, Mass, Power, Pressure |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Battery cable clamp torque | 10 to 15 foot-pounds (13.6 to 20.3 N·m) | p. 38 |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 12.5 qts (11.8 L) | p. 60 |
| Cooling System Filter Conditioner Service Interval | First 100 hours, then every 400 hours | p. 32 |
| Wheel Wedge Bolt Torque | 400 to 500 foot-pounds (542 to 678 N·m) | p. 53 |
| Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure | 35 pounds per square inch (241 kPa) | p. 54 |
| Minimum Dual Tire Inflation Pressure | 12 pounds per square inch (83 kPa) | p. 54 |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 15 ft (4.57 m) | p. 74 |
| Cab Dome Light Fuse | 3 Amp | p. 74 |
| 4386 | ||
| Engine Oil Capacity (4386, DTI-466, S.N. 77300 and above) | 19 qts (17.9L) | p. 60 |
| 4586, 4786 | ||
| Engine Oil Capacity (4586, 4786, V-800, S.N. 77300 and above) | 22 qts (20.8L) | p. 60 |
| 4386, 4586 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 170 gals (644 L) | p. 73 |
