Parts manual vs Service Manual

I have just bought a 5220 Case IH. Seems to be a
good tractor. I am looking for a service manual
for it. I have searched the internet but have
not found one. I have found several "Parts
Manuals". I am wondering if a parts manual would
be helpful when working on the tractor. I'm
thinking a parts manual would just should that
this part goes here and that one there, and maybe
have a breakdown of parts, but what I'm looking
for is a manual that will tell me how to remove a
part, such as remove snap ring, bearing is
pressed on, torque to 50 lbs, etc. I'm thinking
this info is more likely to be found in a service
manual.

Can a parts manual be helpful when working on a
tractor?

Yes.

Just call or stop by your Case IH dealer they can order you a service manual and parts manual. You can look up parts through Case online.

You can view (or print as needed) PARTS manuals for most of the major brands at their corporate websites for FREE.

Shop manuals, on the other hand, typically have to be bought, and they are pricey.
Your 5220s parts lookup

Parts manual shows the layout of parts....helpful for dis or re...assembly. Also has serial number breaks when parts are changed in the course of production.....helps when ordering parts.

Being a mechanic by trade, I often use the parts manual when working on machines. As you said, they are often really good for showing which part goes where, or what part might be missing, etc.

As far as a service manual for your machine, I did a search and they seem to be near impossible to find. That said, based on the same search, it appears like your tractor has a Case Cummins engine in it. In other words it"s more or less a standard Cummins engine for the most part, but Case had their name put on it. That means that all you need is to find a Cummins manual, for what appears to be a B series engine, and you"ve got 90% of the info you will ever need in regard to torque specs, etc.

In reality there are torque specs for every bolt on a machine, and tolerances for every part. Thing is once your out of the engine a standard torque chart will work for everything but the most special fasteners. That fact, and a little common sense, and mechanical knowledge to tell you when a part is too far out of tolerance, will go almost as far as the service manual will.

Now if you don"t have any real mechanical ability, but still want to work on your own machine, the service manual is a must have before you do too much, and get in way over your head.

Hope this answers your question.

A parts manual is helpful for the exploded view of the parts, but if you are planning on doing any major work the service manual is a must, unless you have experience on that particular model tractor.

I would keep an eye on ebay. I have bought the factory service manual for every tractor I own on there. One might not be available right now, but one will pop up.

I do a lot of my own work and the service manual is a must. Even if its just to read through it ahead of time to get torque specs and a general idea of what you are going after. I have paid anywhere from $300 to $50 for the ones I have. If you figure out an ag repair shops labor rate, that is a pretty cheap investment.

I did buy one service manual on CD for the 7110. I dont really like it as well but the information is there and it was much cheaper.

You always can use both . The service manual is the instructions to do the work and the parts blow-ups are great reference for pictures. In a Harley manual all the hardware lengths are listed so you can make a list of what you need . Also if you put part numbers from the parts book in a search you will find parts easier. I always find the factory manuals best.

Whatever you use one tip is if possible scan or photocopy the relevant pages of the book then take the copies into the workshop instead. Much better than getting the actual book dirty, especially when you consider the price of some of these manuals!