TM 9-2320-361-34 USING YOUR MANUAL: AN EXAMPLE I TASK The direct and general support maintenance mechanic of an M44A2 series vehicle reports that the engine will not crank. The vehicle has been assigned to you for repair. TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS: 1, 2 < 3. 4, 5. 6, 7. 8. 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 chapter/section 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. One of the first pages having service and troubleshooting instructions edge indicators is the “MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX.” Look down the list until you find “ENGINE.” Beneath that heading you will find the symptoms noted by the maintenance mechanic: “Engine will not crank.” Turn to the page indicated: 2-6. On page 2-6, steps/tests relating to resolving the problem of “Engine will not crank” are found. You inspect the oil pump and find that it is defective and must be replaced. Paragraph 3-12 is referenced. The rest of the inspection shows no other cause for the problem.