Vintage 1957 Cockshutt 344 Baler Operating Instructions Manual – Illustrated Farm Equipment Guide

Description

An authentic piece of Canadian agricultural history, this original Cockshutt manual contains setting-up, operating and troubleshooting instructions for the company’s 344 baler.

Printed in Canada in 1957, the manual features detailed black-and-white machinery diagrams, assembly instructions, adjustments and maintenance information. It would make an interesting addition to a collection of Cockshutt memorabilia, vintage farm manuals or Canadian agricultural advertising.

This is an original working manual rather than a modern reproduction. Its considerable wear gives it the unmistakable character of a guide that was genuinely used around farm equipment.

Details

Manufacturer: Cockshutt Farm Equipment Limited
Equipment model: Cockshutt 344 Baler
Document type: Setting-up and operating instructions
Publication number: C-66GN-4-57
Publication date: April 1957
Country of manufacture: Printed in Canada
Factory locations shown: Brantford, Canada and Bellevue, Ohio
Contents: Operating directions, assembly information, adjustments, troubleshooting charts and illustrated mechanical diagrams
Binding: Three-hole punched, softcover manual
Original or reproduction: Original vintage publication
Completeness: Not verified page by page

Condition

Poor but collectible vintage condition.

The manual has extensive staining, dirt, discolouration, moisture marks, creasing and general shop or farm wear. There are tears, worn corners, edge losses and damaged areas on the cover and interior pages. Some pages have small holes and areas of surface deterioration.

The printed information and many of the detailed illustrations remain readable. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description. Sold as a historical collectible and reference item.

Pickup and Shipping Information

Pickup: Pacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK

Shipping: Please enquire with us for shipping availability and a quote.

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