Quality reproduction manual, made to last; generally more durable than the vintage original print Save money DIY with a Factory OEM Authored Manual Whether it is a Service, Parts or Operators Manual, a factory manual is better than aftermarket Avoid frustration and wasted time with a good manual Generally there are three manual types produced for each piece of equipment. You will want the correct manual depending upon your needs. The following guidelines are important depending on what you want a manual to do for you. Manual Type Definitions: Service Manual = Repair / Overhaul / Troubleshooting; Operators Manual = Basic Maintenance / Operation / Fluid Types / Quantities and Adjustments; Parts Catalog = Exploded Views / Parts Names / Factory (OEM) Parts Numbers