Guide to Choosing A Tractor Shop Manual
Which Tractor Shop Manual Do I Need?
There are several types and brands of manuals for servicing, operating and parts referencing that all come under the general title of “shop
manuals”. When acquiring a manual it’s necessary to know which manual you need
for your purpose.
Here’s a quick guide to the types of manuals sold by All States Ag
Parts
Parts Manuals
High
Quality Reproductions of the Original Factory Version
Parts manuals have expanded views of each part on the
tractor or piece of equipment. Numbered pictures give you great detail on assembly and
disassembly. One purpose of a parts manual is to provide you with
pictures labeled with part numbers. These part numbers will help you avoid
costly and time consuming errors when ordering parts.
A parts manual can also help in the assembly and disassembly
of components. A service manual, after telling you how to disassemble
a part, in detail, will simply say “reassemble”. If you have your PTO in the
wash tank in 30 pieces without notes you will have a difficult time putting the
PTO back together. The parts manual’s exploded view of the PTO can help you see
how it all goes back together.
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Operator’s Manuals
High Quality Reproductions of the Original Factory Version
Operator’s manuals are sometimes referred to as the owner’s
manual. This manual came with the tractor and was supplied by the manufacturer.
It can be compared to the manual you receive in the glove box of a new car. The
operator’s manual will give the owner-operator instructions for various operations
of the tractor including shift patterns, fluid capacities, adjustment
procedures for brakes, clutches and more. This is a very valuable tool for
operating your tractor safely and efficiently.
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Service Manuals
High Quality Reproductions of the Original Factory Version
Service manuals are the manuals that the factory furnished to the dealer’s shop service department. Service manuals tell you how to take the tractor apart, fix it and put it all back together again. These manuals were typically not provided to a retail customer. These authentic manuals are written for making repairs in the language of a mechanic. They include valuable information as to a variety of specifications, including things like torque requirements. For the serious mechanic or restorer the service manual can show you many short cuts and save you time while making repairs correctly and safely.
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I &T Shop
Manuals Since 1948, I&T Shop Manuals have been the trusted
source for professionals and experienced mechanics. These manuals are designed
to serve the professional tractor and farm equipment repair industry, each
I&T manual covers removal, overhaul, installation and adjustment procedures
for the most commonly repaired assemblies and subassemblies. For maintenance
items, in most cases, these manuals are intended to be used with the tractor’s
original operator’s manual.
Here's a link to some of All States Ag Parts most popular shop manuals. If you can't find your model then give us a call at 877-530-4430 - we probably have it.
