State Library of Louisiana

How to Repair Stuff (Cars, Boats, Lawn Mowers, etc.)

Please Note:
1) Call numbers provided below are for books in the State Library Collection.
2) Reference copies are marked with an asterisk *.

Repair Manuals – Cars and Trucks

629.2 Hol -- Hollander manual: the "Bible" of interchangeable automobile and truck parts
629.224 Hea -- Heavy truck engine performance & wiring manual
629.287 Mot -- Motor auto repair manual
* 629.2872 Mit 1996 -- Mitchell domestic cars, light trucks & vans


Repair Manuals – Lawn and Garden

629.225 Rid -- Riding lawn mower service manual
629.225 Yar -- Yard & garden tractor service manual
631.35 Str -- String trimmer service manual
631.55 Mow 1993 -- Mowers and sprayers
635 Dav -- Care and repair of lawn and garden tools
681.7631 -- String trimmer and blower service manual
681.7631 Wal -- Walk behind lawn mower service manual


Publishers

Haynes Repair Manuals (http://www.haynes.com/)
Chilton Publishing Company (http://chilton.cengage.com/index.aspx)
Clymer Repair Manuals (www.clymer.com)
Hollander Interchange (www.hollanderinterchange.net)
MOTOR Information Systems (www.motor.com)
Seloc Marine Manuals (www.selocmarine.com)


Subject Headings

Honda Civic automobile -- Maintenance and repair -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Ford trucks -- Maintenance and repair
Outboard motors -- Maintenance and repair -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Power lawn mowers -- Maintenance and repair -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Lawn mowers -- Maintenance and repair -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Garden tools -- Maintenance and repair
Mowing machines -- Maintenance and repair


Websites/ Databases

http://www.repairmanual.com/ (helps you find the right repair manual)

Auto Repair Reference Center (EBSCO Database available from State Library)

Chilton Do it Yourself Online Auto Repair Info (Database – NOT available from State Library)

ALLDATA Repair Online (Database – NOT available from State Library