I don't live that way either, just wanted to explain the $$$$ of manuals. I live by the PASS IT ON RULE. If someone does a good deed for you, you are to pass it on double. Works for me and I can enjoy life.
Not sure from the thread if we ever got info on which manual the OP is looking for. I have put together a list of manufacturer links to parts manuals or online parts lookups. A lot of the links also lead to online manuals that can be downloaded for free.
I got the complete service manual for my JD for $9.95 & it has anything you would ever need to know about the mower. I don't consider $9.95 overly expensive for a manual that can save you untold amounts of money. :smile: