Part of the Case Repair Manuals.
An hour from now you could have the flywheel brake off and this open on the bench: the Case 8570 service manual PDF, 496 factory pages covering the 8570 and 8570 Mid-Size baler. Electrical work carries its own full section: schematics that trace the baler control console and load control system connector by connector, with troubleshooting charts that take a symptom and run it back to a cause. Hydraulics get the same treatment. Set your timing and shear bolt sensor clearance at .020 to .030 IN (.50 to .75 mm); pull the plunger crank nuts at the gearbox output shaft to 325 LB-FT (440 N-m). Every hour that baler sits, the windrow keeps drying. Bookmarked and searchable by keyword, it is yours once, for as long as you own the machine.
What's Inside This Case 8570, 8570 Mid-Size Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General | 3-46 | General Information, Safety Rules, Maintenance and Lubrication, Safety Decals |
| Drive System | 47-154 | Connecting the Tractor, Implement Drive Line, Main Drive Shaft and Carrier Bearing, Main Drive Clutch, Flywheel, Flywheel Brake, And Gearbox |
| Pickup | 155-180 | Pickup Operation and Adjustments, Augers, Reel, Gauge Wheels |
| Electrical System | 181-256 | Electrical Schematics and Troubleshooting, Baler Control Console, Load Control System |
| Feeder and Plunger | 257-322 | Packer, Stuffer and Charge Chamber, Plunger |
| Bale Wrapper | 323-414 | Knotter System |
| Mainframe, Bale Tension, and Wheels | 415-434 | Mainframe and Bale Tension, Axles, Wheels, And Tires |
| Hydraulic System | 435-484 | Hydraulic System Operation, Baler Control Valve, Cylinders |
| Optional Equipment | 485-496 | Centralized Lubrication System |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Plunger crank to gearbox output shaft bolt torque | 325 LB-FT (440 N-m) | p. 18 |
| Plunger crank jam nut torque | 150 LB-FT (205 N-m) | p. 18 |
| Inductive sensor nut tightening torque | 7.5 LB-FT or 90 LB-IN (10 N-m) | p. 225 |
| Balers timing, shear bolt, and feeder clutch slip inductive sensor clearance | .020 to .030 IN (.50 to .75 mm) | p. 225 |
| Stake nut torque | 120 to 130 LB-FT (163 to 176 N-m) | p. 308 |
| Billhook holding cam spring pull to open billhook | 10 to 20 LBS (44 to 90 N) | p. 352 |
| Billhook holding cam spring pressure (if scale not available) | 1 to 3 LBS (.45 to 1.4 kg) | p. 352 |
| Baler Weight (approx.) | 10,700 LB (4853 kg) | p. 12 |
| Standard PTO speed | 1000 rpm | p. 12 |
| Wheel Nut Torque | 170 to 180 LB-FT (230 to 244 N-m) | p. 12 |
| Gearbox Oil Capacity | 10 U.S. quarts (9.5 liters) | p. 23 |
| Plunger Stroke Length | 27.95 IN (710 mm) | p. 12 |
