Has hard cover and back and on a spiral. Models Covered: 1975 Ford 550 Tractor Loader Backhoe 1976 Ford 550 Tractor Loader Backhoe 1977 Ford 550 Tractor Loader Backhoe 1978 Ford 550 Tractor Loader Backhoe 1978 Ford 555 Tractor Loader Backhoe 1979 Ford 555 Tractor Loader Backhoe 1980 Ford 555 Tractor Loader Backhoe 1981 Ford 555 Tractor Loader Backhoe Service Repair Manual Covers: Engine System Fuel Systems Electrical System Clutch Manual Reversing Transmission Rear Axle and Brakes Steering and Front Axle Hydraulic System Separating the Unit CAB and Air Conditioning And More...... A SERVICE MANUAL REPRINT TELLS YOU HOW TO TAKE THE TRACTOR APART, HOW TO FIX IT AND HOW TO PUT IT BACK TOGETHER AGAIN. IT IS A REPRINT OF THE MANUAL THAT THE FACTORY FURNISHED THE DEALER`S SHOP SERVICE DEPARTMENT, AND WAS NOT SENT OR GIVEN TO INDIVIDUAL RETAIL CUSTOMERS. IT DEALS WITH REPAIRS IN THE LANGUAGE OF A MECHANIC. OFTEN TIMES IT INCLUDES VALUABLE INFORMATION AS TO SPECIFICATION, TORQUES, ETC. A SERVICE MANUAL REPRINT WILL OFFER MANY SHORT CUTS AND SAVE YOU TIME.