Maintenance Instructions

10044S
Colt Canada Proprietary 3-2-1 2005-09-20
SECTION 2
REPAIR PROCEDURES
INTRODUCTION
1. Repair procedures detailed in this instruction apply to the C7 Family of Weapons. Where
the procedures applicable to specific models differ from those specified for the rifle, the
differences are detailed in a “NOTE” or described more completely in a separate paragraph.
2. Disassembly, inspection, repair and assembly procedures are detailed under the
following headings:
a. Safety Precautions;
b. Rifles and Carbine;
c. Barrel and Upper Receiver Assemblies;
d. Sights;
d. Bolt Carrier Groups;
e. Lower Receiver and Butt Groups;
f. Buffer Assemblies;
g. Magazines;
h. Bayonet; and
j. Assembled Weapon Serviceability Inspection.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3. Observe safety precautions at all times and especially in the following situations:
a. On taking receipt of the weapon;
b. While preparing to fire the weapon;
c. During maintenance of the weapon; and
d. At all other times when directed to do so in the weapon documentation.
4. Other Precautions:
a. Never leave a loaded weapon unattended.
b. Ensure that the cam pin is installed in the bolt carrier group. If the cam pin is not installed,
firing the weapon may cause a breech explosion.