Operator's Manuals are bound and do not require a binder. A Service Manual (sometimes referred to as a Repair, Technical, Workshop or Shop Manual) is often large and broken down in to sections for different parts of your equipment. Service manuals cover absolutely every aspect of your machine unless mentioned otherwise. Sometimes, the engine is covered in a separate service manual that is written specifically for the engine. Most of the time though, it's included in the main service manual.
A service manual will arm you with the same exact information that your local service center has and includes electrical and hydraulic diagrams and which are usually color and or large foldout pages. Most OEM service manuals will also include troubleshooting flow charts, error codes and exploded views of components which are a great help for disassembly and re-assembly. An Operator's Manual typically describes basic equipment operation and maintenance. A Parts Catalog is often large and broken down in to sections for different parts of your equipment.
Parts Catalogs cover absolutely every aspect of your machine unless mentioned otherwise. Sometimes, the engine is covered in a separate parts catalog that is written specifically for the engine. Most of the time though, it's included in the main parts catalog. A parts catalog will arm you with the same exact information that your local service center has and includes exploded views of assemblies that are a great help with disassembly and re-assembly. Parts catalogs also include all part numbers for every part of your machine which makes for easy ordering of parts. Some of the printed versions of the older manuals won't have a good print quality, but most are fine. Engine and crankcase - 001. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) exhaust treatment - 500. Engine cooling system - 400. Fan and drive - 414. Engine lubrication system - 304. Front axle system - 25.Chain drive system - 450. Rear axle system - 27. Chain drive system - 650. Pump and motor components - 218. Brakes and controls - 33.
Parking brake or parking lock - 110. Reservoir, cooler, and filters - 300.
Fixed displacement pump - 104. Main control valve - 359. Auxiliary hydraulic valves and lines - 525. High flow hydraulics - 600. Front loader hydraulic system control - 724. Front loader arm hydraulic system - 701. Tool quick coupler hydraulic system - 734. Frames and ballasting - 39.Ballasts and supports - 140. Tracks and track suspension - 48. Track frame and driving wheels - 130.
Track tension units - 134. Cab climate control - 50. Harnesses and connectors - 100.Engine starting system - 201. Fuel tank system - 011. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) electrical system - 988. Engine cooling system - 012. Hydrostatic drive control system - 019.
Hydraulic system control - 036. Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) control system - 050. Wiper and washer system - 518. Warning indicators, alarms, and instruments - 408. Front loader and bucket - 82.
Platform, cab, bodywork, and decals - 90. Mechanically-adjusted operator seat - 120. Pneumatically-adjusted operator seat - 124. Cab doors and hatches - 154.