Technical data

TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0005
0005-3
Table 1. Troubleshooting Procedures - Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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Figure 2. Magazine Catch and Spring Inspection.
3. FAILURE TO CHAMBER.
Step 1. Inspect for weak or broken action spring (3). RIFLE ONLY: Free length should be 11 3/4
in. (29.85 cm) minimum to 13 1/2 in. (34.29 cm) maximum. CARBINE ONLY: Free length
should be 10 1/16 in. (25.56 cm) minimum to 11 1/4 in. (28.58 cm) maximum.
Replace action spring (WP 0021).
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Figure 3. Action Spring.
Step 2. Check for short recoil.
See Malfunction 10.