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Manuals????????

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SJ

10-11-2004 12:32:14




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what exactly is a service manual compared to a shop manual or a parts manual?

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JMS/MN

10-12-2004 00:21:32




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 Re: Manuals???????? in reply to SJ, 10-11-2004 12:32:14  
To me, a shop manual is the same as a service manual. It tells you what you need to know to dismantle a machine, check for measurable wear to decide to replace parts, and how to install and adjust those parts. A parts manual simply shows the exploded view of how all parts fit together. An Operator/Owner manual ID's the controls, operating systems, lube requirements, etc. Service/Shop manual is for the mechanic making the repairs, and the Parts manual shows all the parts of the machine.

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old fashioned farmer

10-11-2004 15:12:59




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 Re: Manuals???????? in reply to SJ, 10-11-2004 12:32:14  
Howdy,

I'll second RAB's post. The shop and parts manuals are absolute neccesities for me when I start a restoration. That's the first thing I tell people to buy if they want their tractor restored. God bless.

--old fashioned farmer



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RAB

10-11-2004 13:14:38




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 Re: Manuals???????? in reply to SJ, 10-11-2004 12:32:14  
Depends on who you are talking to..... but:
A parts manual will list all parts, but not tell you how to check whether they are serviceable or how to replace them.
A service manual would probably list when (how often) parts should be replaced or adjustments made, but not give intricate instructions in most cases.
A shop manual should list tolerances allowable on all parts, and give detailed instructions on adjustment/fitting/changing where this is not a standard engineering procedure. While it may show detailed explode drawings, it is not a parts book.
That all said, there may be some overlap of what may be described as a service- or shop manual. You need to ask in many instances which they think they mean.
Regards, RAB

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