Case 980B Excavator Operators Manual PDF

This operator’s manual covers the Case 980B excavator. It provides operating instructions, machine specifications, control descriptions, and maintenance procedures to help operators understand the machine’s systems and perform routine servicing correctly.

The manual explains engine operation, hydraulic controls, crawler travel, excavator functions, and recommended operating practices. It also includes maintenance schedules, lubrication information, adjustment procedures, and guidance for preparing the machine for storage.

Operating and Maintenance Coverage

The manual covers the main machine systems, including the engine, cooling system, crawler undercarriage, turntable rotation, boom and attachments, electrical system, and hydraulic system. Specifications, general dimensions, operating weights, and serial number locations are also included.

The operating section explains the identification and use of machine controls, engine starting and stopping procedures, cold- and hot-weather operation, travel functions, turning, drive locks, and movement over obstacles. Individual excavator functions include hoist, crowd, tool, swing, leveller, and auxiliary operations. Recommendations for efficient operation and machine transportation are also provided.

Maintenance and Service Information

The maintenance section includes service schedules, lubrication points, fluid and lubricant recommendations, and safety decal information. Engine maintenance covers oil levels and changes, oil filters, the air cleaner system, cooling system, coolant, thermostat, fan belts, turbocharger, and fuel system.

Additional procedures cover the electrical system, alternator charging system, batteries, starter motor, hydraulic oil and filters, hydraulic reservoir breather, and hydraulic oil replacement.

The manual also addresses mechanical components, including the turntable bearing, ring gear, swing gearbox, final drive transmission, and backhoe buckets. Adjustment procedures cover the house brake, hydraulic controls, crawler drive brake, and crawler tracks. Special maintenance instructions, cab foam liner care, machine storage, and after-delivery checks are included.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
To the Owner
Delivery of New Machine
After Delivery Checkup
Directions
Safety
Location of Serial Numbers
Symbols
Specifications
Engine
Cooling System
Crawler Undercarriage
Turntable Rotation
Boom and Attachments
Electrical System
Hydraulic System
General Dimensions
Weights
Circuit Breakers
Identification of Controls
Machines through PIN 6204050
Machines with PIN 6204050 and After
House Brake Control
Heater
Cab Windows
Seat Windows
Seat for the Operator
Engine Operation
First Period of Operation
Before Operation
Procedure to Start the Engine
Engine Speed
Priming of the Turbocharger
Procedure to Stop the Engine
Assistance for Cold Starting
Operation during Cold Temperatures
Operation during Hot Temperatures
Machine Operation
How to Use the Hydraulic Controls
Procedure to Move the Machine
Drive Range
Travel
Turning
Drive Locks
Travel over Obstacles
Excavator Functions
Hoist
Crowd
Tool
Swing
Leveller
Auxiliary
Recommendations for Efficient Operation
After Operation
Transport of the Machine
Fuels and Lubricants
Diesel Fuel
Engine Oil
Hydraulic Oil
Fuel, Fluids and Lubricants Chart
Maintenance and Lubrication
Introduction
Maintenance Charts
Lubrication Points
Safety Decals
Engines Lubrication
Oil Level
Oil Change
Oil Filters
Air Cleaner System
Restriction Indicator
Dust Cup
Air Filter
Air Filter Cleaning
Engine Cooling System
Coolant Level
Coolant Recommendation
Procedure to Clean the System
Thermostat
Fan Belts
Turbocharger
Fuel System
Fuel Tank
Sediment Bowl for Transfer Pump
First and Second Stage Filters
Procedure to Remove Air from System
Electrical System
Alternator Charging System
Batteries
Starter Motor
Hydraulic System
Oil Level
Hydraulic Filters
Procedure to Change Oil
Breather for Hydraulic Reservoir
Mechanical Components
Turntable Bearing
Lubrication of Ring Gear
Lubrication of Bearing Race
Bolts for Turntable Bearing
Swing Gearbox
Final Drive Transmission
Backhoe Buckets
Adjustments
House Brake
Hydraulic Controls
Crawler Drive Brake
Backhoe Buckets
Crawler Tracks
Special Maintenance
Cab Foam Liner
Machine Storage
After Delivery Check

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