WOW, I didn't realize that the manuals where only in the boxs for shipping cushion. I am realitivly new to this addiction, but I try to read everything I can about this sport including the instructions. In most cases they are writing by someone with more education than myself therefore I believe I can learn from them. I have spent the last 20 years as a mechanic working on everything from chainsaws to excavators and have found nothing stays the same except for changes. Hydraulic systems are back to using motor oil instead of hydraulic fluid. Glow plugs have been replaced by ceramic air preheaters in the air intake stream. Diesel fuel has almost no sulfur left in it for lubrication and fuel stabilazation. But as for the proper way to break-in or adjust "ANY" piece of equipment I feel the BOOK is usaaly right, verses {my great uncle Vinny's friend Bob's neighbor said this is how it MUST be done}. If you write with courage, conviction and self authority and reference it, you can always convince some people that you know what you are talking about.