Newbie looking for a repair manual

[bjorn773]

I just bought a Kubota L2250 with FEL this morning. I upgraded from a Power King Economy 1616. This one should be able to do a bit more. I located the owner's manual and parts manual online for free. I plan to do all repairs myself (spent 20 years as an automotive tech and now 5 years teaching automotive) Anyway, I'm looking for a service manual. It appears I will need to spend some significant money to obtain it and want to get the most bang for my buck. That said, what is my best source... dealer, ebay, amazon, other? Thanks

 

[bjorn773]

Is the Jensales manual the OE manual?

Kubota L2250 L2550 L2850 L3250 Diesel 2 4WD Tractor Service Manual | eBay

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Have you checked with a Kubota dealer? Kubota calls them a Work Shop manual (WSM). Not sure I would trust a manual not written and approved by them. My BX WSM was only around $80 at the dealer.

I am amazed at folks paying $16K plus for a tractor but think a manual for $100 is too much. At dealer shop labor $125/hr DUH!! And then they want someone to send them pages by email because they won't spend the $ for a MSM. Sorry if you are offended but that's the facts.

Ron

Ron

 

[BigBoyToys]

X2 with or Seabee...First thing I did after buying by B3030 was to invest in the Workshop and Parts manuals for the tractor and backhoe. A couple hundred buck is a drop in a bucket compared to what you just spent on the tractor.

 

[bjorn773]

I agree 100%. First thing I bought after my Harley was factory manual. I am a career auto tech turned auto instructor. I have no problem spending for the manual... just want the best info for my dollar. I'll try the dealer.

 

[ionstegarus]

I just bought a Kubota L2250 with FEL this morning. I upgraded from a Power King Economy 1616. This one should be able to do a bit more. I located the owner's manual and parts manual online for free. I plan to do all repairs myself (spent 20 years as an automotive tech and now 5 years teaching automotive) Anyway, I'm looking for a service manual. It appears I will need to spend some significant money to obtain it and want to get the most bang for my buck. That said, what is my best source... dealer, ebay, amazon, other? Thanks

you found the wsm ?

 

[newbury]

Messicks is great, fast shipping, good service.

Usually a looseleaf, spiral bound print.

First thing you get it scan the whole thing in to a PDF. That way when the roof leaks and soaks your copy you can print it again, plus you can carry it around on your digital tablet.

 

[C4Ranch]

Do a search, I seem to recall a thread here that had several links to download.

I can't seem to find it right now.

 

[C4Ranch]

Try this
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/297907-kubota-wsm-frs-links.html

 

[Zerk]

I agree 100%. First thing I bought after my Harley was factory manual. I am a career auto tech turned auto instructor. I have no problem spending for the manual... just want the best info for my dollar. I'll try the dealer.

Harley writes a good manual. Not all manufacturers do. Some are written more for techs.

I have bought factory manuals for most of my stuff. So know I wonder about I would get on a 1995 manual.

People irk me when they tell people they are wrong for not spending their money. Ever consider after spending $$$, they might be a little light? Plus you don't save up money by not knowing where it is going.