Part of the Case Repair Manuals.
All 818 pages of this Case 888 Excavator Service Manual (OEM #8-66552) are dedicated to helping you tear down, troubleshoot, and rebuild your machine. Open the file to find complete hydraulic schematics tracing fluid through the high-pressure pump, full electrical wiring diagrams, and detailed turbocharger failure analysis. You get step-by-step removal procedures for the final drive transmission, swing motor, and track components, backed by massive torque tables for every fastener. Swap out the engine oil and hydraulic filters every 500 hours, then lock down the front cover bolts to exactly 18 lb-ft (24 Nm). Downtime drains your profits quickly. Grab this bookmarked download, pull the PDF up on your shop tablet, and get your excavator moving again.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Genreal | 5-44 | Safety Rules, General Information and Torque Specifications, General Engine Specifications, Detailed Engine Specifications, General Machine Specifications |
| Engine | 45-299 | Engine Removal and Installation and Radiator Removal and Installation, Engine Accessories, Cylinder Head and Valve Train, Cylinder Block, Pistons, Rods, Camshaft, Main Bearings |
| Fuel System | 300-373 | Fuel Lines, Fuel Tank, And Engine Controls, Fuel System and Filters, Fuel Injection Pump and Drive Gear, Fuel Injectors |
| Electrical | 374-436 | Removal and Installation of Electrical Components, Electrical Specifications and Troubleshooting, Electrical Schematic, Batteries, Starter and Starter Solenoid, Volt Alternator |
| Track | 437-470 | Removal and Installation of Track Components, Troubleshooting, Track Chain and Shoes, Track Rollers, Idler, And Sprocket |
| Power Train | 471-566 | Removal and Installation of Power Train Components, Maintenance, Drive and Swing Motor, Hydraulic Motor, Final Drive Transmission, Swing Transmission, Swing Drive Reduction |
| Hydraulics | 567-800 | Removal and Installation of Hydraulic Components, Maintenance and Service, Specifications and Troubleshooting, High Pressure Pump, Low Pressure Hydraulic Pump |
| Mounted Equipment | 801-814 | Boom, Arm, And Tool, Turntable Bearing and Related Parts |
| Schematics | 815-818 | Electrical Schematics, Location Schematics, Hydraulic Schematics |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Engine Oil Filter Replacement Interval | Every 500 hours | p. 311 |
| Hydraulic Filter Replacement Interval | Every 500 hours | p. 598 |
| Front Cover Bolts Torque | 18 lb ft (24 Nm) (2.4 kgm) | p. 236 |
| Seal Carrier Bolts Torque | 7 lb ft (9 Nm) (0.9 kgm) | p. 155 |
| Fuse for Engine Temperature Gauge | 5 amperes | p. 381 |
| Engine Oil Pressure (Warm, Rated Engine Speed) | 42 to 54 PSI (290 to 372 kPa) (2.90 to 3.72 bar) | p. 14 |
| Engine Bore | 102 mm | p. 14 |
| Engine Stroke | 120 mm | p. 14 |
| Piston Displacement | 5.88 Litres | p. 14 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (with filter) | 16 Quarts | p. 14 |
| 6T-590 and 6TA-590 Engine | ||
| Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Torque (6T-590 and 6TA-590 Engine) | 32 lb ft (43 Nm) (4.3 kgm) | p. 316 |
| 6-590 Engine | ||
| Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Torque, 6-590 Engine | 10 lb ft (15 Nm) (1.5 kgm) | p. 316 |
