Why are manuals not available for free download?

[SDT]

Of course if we did that it would create another little government bureaucracy providing government jobs to people so that ultimately they could consume more.....As well as the associated tax and litigation expenses. Ugh..

Alternately - and with just a little bit of effort - we could solve the problem right now and also cut the government out of the loop by simply being the kind of stubborn consumers who vote with their dollars. We can insist that a manual be included with any piece of machinery. In fact, we can start doing it today. No manual; no sale. Why not?

The idea being that eventually the manuals would just be part of any transaction. In fact, we were headed in that direction 50 years ago. Is it just my imagination, or were manuals more commonly included years ago than today?
rScotty

Agreed.

One can simply negotiate for inclusion of a service manual during the purchase process.

SDT

 

[WilliamBos]

Sounds like tripping over dollars to pick up dimes. Compare the cost of a manual to the labour rates. The manual for out 1635 was just shy of $300, and will be worth every penny. Doing a 3 hours repair or maintenance and the manual is paid for.

 

[Dave M7040]

I must have a great dealer. I was looking for pdf copy of my operator's manual. He said bring me a thumb drive and I will give you the operators manual, workshop manual, a colorful maintenance chart and the parts manual all for free. I did buy a M7040 for cash recently but he seems very helpful here in Canada.
Dave M7040

 

[Wshovlin]

I would like a copy of B7800 manual.I Would appreciate it very much. Need more people like you. thanks elevator55@comcast.net

Just bought a B7800 and don't have a Owners Manual. I would appreciate a PDF copy. Thanks in advance!!!!
wshovlin@yahoo.com

 

[allerton45]

Hi
I would be delighted if you could send me a .pdf copy of the G1900 operators manual.
My email address is sdallerton@yahoo.co.uk
Kind Regards
Stephen Allerton

 

[5030]

Just venting...in this day and age Kubota should make them avaiable free online as a .pdf file. They only afre of use to those who already own their products after all.

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Kubota B7800, LA402, Woods 6 ft LR, RB, 5 foot BB, Speeco PHD, Toothbar, filled rears, bought used with 432 hours on 2/2/2008


Kubota G1900 4S, 60 inch deck, front blade, 1180 hours

Why should they be (free) and online. They cost money to compile and nothing is free in this life, not even the air you breathe.

 

[sandyc]

U get a free owners manual when u buy the tractor. Each attachment also has a manual that is provided at the time of sale

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[doggone1]

Hi I would like a copy of the G1900 owners manual if any one has one doggone1@hotmail.com
Thanks

 

[Andywd40]

Cani please get the B7800 manual and the LA402 FEL operators manual? andywd40@gmail.com

 

[buickanddeere]

because they cost money to make. Do you want to work all day and give away your product?