Description
The manual is a document that provides instructions on how to use or operate a particular piece of equipment. It can be used to repair or overhaul the equipment, or to troubleshoot issues. The three types of manuals are service manuals, operators manuals, and parts catalogs. Service manuals are used to repair or overhaul the equipment, operators manuals are used to basic maintenance and operation of the equipment, and parts catalogs are used to identify and locate parts for the equipment.
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