If you are in the market for an owner's manual, service manual or parts manual for your small engine or equipment, please do your research. There are several sellers on ebay currently selling "Quality Copy" of a manual. Most of your illustrated parts lists are available online for free, for personal use. Tecumseh does not have online access available at this time. Many Owner's Manuals you can get for free online from visiting the manufacturer's website. Service manuals for Kohler engines are available for free online. I've seen many bidders purchase manuals they can attain for free if they would just look first. If it's a manual that is not available online, or the company doesn't exist anymore or you want an "Original" manual, then by all means you have to purchase it. ~~ "Caveat Emptor"~~