Technical data

TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0008
0008-12
PMCS PROCEDURES - Continued
Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for
M16 Series Rifles and M4 Series Carbines - Continued.
Item
No.
Interval
Man-
Hour
Item To Be
Checked or
Serviced
Procedure
Equipment Not
Ready/Available
If:
4
(Cont)
Quarterly
(Cont)
Upper Receiver and
Barrel Assembly
(Serviceability
Check) (Cont)
CAUTION
Do not use a wire brush to
roughen surfaces.
If solid film lubricant comes
in contact with moving parts
or functioning surfaces of
the weapon, remove
lubricant immediately by
washing with dry cleaning
solvent.
NOTE
Shiny metal exterior
surfaces of the rifle should
be re-coated with solid film
lubricant (WP 0045, item
20). Clean surface with dry
cleaning solvent (WP 0045,
item 15). Dry, roughen with
abrasive cloth (WP 0045,
item 13), and apply solid
film lubricant.
f. Inspect finish of upper receiver
(14) for scratches or worn shiny
spots.
g. Inspect for painted surfaces on
weapon.
g. Weapon has
been painted.