Maintenance Instructions

10044S

Colt Canada Proprietary 3-2-46 2005-09-20

b. Ensure that the release lever nut pin is installed flush with the outside surfaces of the nut;

and

c. Replace the sliding butt assembly in reverse order to the removal procedure.

BUFFER ASSEMBLY

INSPECTION

73. Inspect the buffer assembly as follows:

a. Ensure that the buffer is free from burrs, dents and deformation;

b. Shake the buffer body to check for perceptible movement of the internal weights; and

c. Ensure that the return spring is free of kinks, cracks or distortion.

NOTE

The return spring and buffer assemblies for the rifles are different than the return spring

and buffer assemblies for the carbines. See Table of Specifications, in Part 1, Section 2

of this instruction, for the correct length for each weapon.

Figure 3-2-60 Disassembling the Sliding Butt Assembly

1. LOCK PIN NUT

2. RELEASE LEVER

3. RELEASE LEVER LOCK PIN

4. RELEASE LEVER LOCK PIN

SPRING

5. SLIDING BUTTSTOCK