User's Handbook

COCKING AND LOADING
The FTP-900 is a lever operated rifle. When the lever is opened and pulled fully to the rear,
the breech is exposed and the sear/trigger mechanism is engaged. Once the lever is pushed forwards
into the closed position the breech is shut and the rifle is now live and ready to fire.
Note: The effort required to operate the lever is low. The lever will come to a stop at the rear of its
travel. DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE.
If the rifle does not cock, this may be due to incorrect trigger adjustment. The trigger also
requires a pull through motion. If the trigger has not been ‘pulled through’ the sears may not have
reset and will not be able to engage when the rifle is next cocked.