TM 9-2320-361-20 USING YOUR MANUAL: AN EXAMPLE TASK: The operator of an M44A2 series vehicle, model number M35A2C, has complained of excessive exhaust noise and exhaust fumes entering the cab of his vehicle. The vehicle has been assigned to you for repair. TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. vi Look at the cover of this manual. You’ll see chapter/section titles listed from top to bottom on the right-hand side. Look at the right-edge of the manual. On some of the pages you’ll see edge indicators (black bars) that are alined with the chapter/section bars on the cover. These are the locations of the chapters/sections in the text. Look for “SERVICE AND TROUBLE- SHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS” in the chapter list on the cover. This is where the troubleshooting information is located. Turn to those pages with the edge indicator matching the black bar for service and troubleshooting instructions. Page numbers are also listed next to chapter/section titles. Chapter 2 is divided into seven sections: Section I - Repair Parts, Special Tools, TMDE, and Support Equipment Section II - Service Upon Receipt Section III - Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) Section IV - Mechanical Systems Troubleshooting Section V - Compressed Air and Brake System Troubleshooting Section VI - Electrical Systems Troubleshooting Section VII - STE/ICE Troubleshooting Turn to section IV, “MECHANICAL SYSTEMS TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 2-24). This troubleshooting section is system-oriented and is broken down into 25 major vehicle systems. One of the first pages of this section is the “MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM INDEX” (turn to page 2-25). Look down the list until you find “EXHAUST SYSTEM.” Beneath that heading you will find the symptoms noted by the vehicle operator: “Excessive exhaust noise” and “Exhaust fumes in cab.” Turn to the page indicated: 2-33.
