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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS & SERVICES…
CHECK BEFORE YOU FIRE! …
1.) Check to see that there is no excessive oil in the Bore. If there is, swab it out with a patch and
the cleaning rod.
2.) Retract the Bolt to
ensure free movement
between Bolt Carrier
and Gas Tube.
3.) Perform Safety Function Check to ensure that
Safety Selector Lever works properly.
4.) Check to ensure that the Magazine is secure.
SAFETY FUNCTION CHECK…
UNLOAD RIFLE - REMOVE MAGAZINE - CHECK CHAMBER
See Safety Check next page.
Then back
to Step 4.
1.) Remove magazine if installed. Pull Charging Handle assembly to rear.
Check that Chamber is clear. Let Bolt and Bolt Carrier close. Do not pull
Trigger. Leave Hammer in cocked position.
WARNING: If Rifle fails any of the following tests, continued use of the
Rifle could result in injury to, or death of, personnel.
2.) Place Selector Lever in SAFE position and pull Trigger. THE
HAMMER SHOULD NOT FALL.
3.) Place Selector Lever in FIRE position. Pull trigger. THE HAMMER
SHOULD FALL.
NOTE: For the purpose of the following check, "SLOW" is defined as
one fourth to one half the normal rate of trigger release.
4.) Hold Trigger to the rear, pull Charging Handle to the rear, and release
pressure on the Trigger with a slow, smooth motion, without hesitations or
stops, until the Trigger is fully forward. AN AUDIBLE CLICK SHOULD
BE HEARD - THE HAMMER SHOULD NOT FALL.
5.) Repeat the FIRE position test five times. The Rifle must not
malfunction during any of these five tests. If the Rifle malfunctions during
any of these five tests, have the Rifle checked by a qualified gunsmith.