We just got a V40b lift with nearly the same serial number, just the last two are different. Did you ever figure out the year?

Does yours have three control levers? We have a lift, a tilt and a third on the right lever that doesn't seem to do anything.

We are also looking for a repair or owners or part manual. Did you ever find a good source?

I think everyone mentions brake problems. We have the same. Does everyone just ignore this?

Sparkplugs are easy, is there anything else that is preventative maintenance? It's a flat head 4 but LP and not gasoline.

Has anyone looked into getting a bucket for it? If so, what did you find?

Thanks for any help or advice anyone can provide! We will learn stuff about this machine and we will be glad to post our finding here.