Maintenance Instructions

10044S
Colt Canada Proprietary 3-2-5 2005-09-20
j. Allow part of the buffer assembly to move forward past the buffer retainer;
k. Depress the hammer slightly to create sufficient clearance for the buffer assembly to
pass; and
m. Carefully remove the buffer assembly and return spring.
REASSEMBLY OF MAJOR GROUPS
6. With the hammer cocked and fire control selector set to the “S” position, reassemble the
major groups of the weapon as follows:
DO NOT attempt to close the receivers with the fire control selector in the “AUTO” position
as damage to the automatic sear may occur when contact is made with the bolt carrier.
a. Insert the buffer assembly and return spring into the receiver extension;
b. Depress the hammer slightly to allow passage of the buffer assembly;
c. Push the buffer rearward until it passes over the buffer retainer and the buffer retainer
snaps up into position;
d. Place the cocking handle into the upper receiver and position its lugs in the guideways at
the top of the receiver;
e. Push the cocking handle forward leaving approximately 8 cm (3 in.) protruding rearward
from the upper receiver;
Figure 3-2-7 Separating the Receivers
Figure 3-2-8 Releasing the Buffer Assembly