hitachi EX60 repair manual selection

trying to chase down the correct manual for my machine. I believe it is a straight EX60 according to the plate. I have the parts manual that the John Deere Bookstore says corresponds to the EX60 and that seems to be pretty much spot on.

That said, my notes from speaking with Hitachi (who you used to be able to get on the phone when I bought it back in 2000) on the machine suggest it could be an EX60-2.

I've been trying to find maybe serial number reference that would help me identify...

hitachi EX60 repair manual selection

hitachi EX60 repair manual selection