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Looking for a Case 588 service manual PDF that actually matches your machine? This 762-page factory manual (OEM Cre 7-80963GB) covers both crawler and wheeled versions of the 588 hydraulic excavator, from the engine to the turntable bearing. Inside: electrical schematics for both variants, including pre-November 1999 machines, plus hydraulic schematics with full pressure checks and adjustments. Rebuild procedures walk you through the travel motors, swing reduction gear, axles and brakes, and the complete attachment control valve. Set the P35 pressure limiter to 35 bar, and pull the wheel nuts on the wheeled version down to 540 Nm. A dead excavator earns nothing; forum guesses fix nothing. This bookmarked PDF opens on your laptop, tablet, or phone, and you can search any spec by keyword.
What's Inside This Case 588 Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | 3-46 | Safety, Standard Torque Settings, Specifications |
| Engine | 47-66 | Engine Removal and Installation, Radiator and Oil Cooler, Cooling System Filling |
| Electrical System | 67-244 | Electrical Schematics - Before November 99, Electrical Schematics, Starter Motor, Alternator, Anti-Start Device |
| Undercarriage | 245-266 | Set of Tracks |
| Drive Train | 267-404 | Travel Reduction Gear and Brake, Swing Reduction Gear and Brake, Front Axle and Service Brake, Rear Axle and Service Brake, Gearbox and Parking Brake |
| Undercarriage Hydraulics | 405-504 | Hydraulic Travel Motor, Travel Control Valve, Stabilizer and Dozer Blade Control Valve, Steering |
| Upperstructure Hydraulics | 505-715 | Checks, Adjustments and Hydraulic Schematics, Hydraulic Swivel, Hydraulic Pumps, Attachment Control Valve, Swing Control Valve |
| Upperstructure | 716-762 | Upperstructure and Turntable Bearing, Cab, Bonded Window Replacement |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Front wheel nuts | 540 Nm | p. 319 |
| Breather | 5 Nm | p. 311 |
| Breather support | 15 Nm | p. 311 |
| wheel nuts | 540 Nm | p. 353 |
| 35 bar pressure limiter (P35) | 35 bar | p. 511 |
| Pressure difference (ΔP) for boom raising control | 21 to 23 bar | p. 517 |
| Flow for boom cylinder | 140 to 160 l/min | p. 517 |
| Nylon ring (1) oven temperature | 80°C | p. 538 |
| Nylon ring (1) oven time | 8 hours | p. 538 |
| Engine Oil Sump Capacity | 10 L | p. 20 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 150 L | p. 20 |
| Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity | 115 L | p. 20 |
