Owner’s Manual 2011

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4. Replace the operating handle by inserting it in its slot in the bolt.
5. Open and close the action several times to make sure the bolt slide link
and recoil spring follower are properly engaged.
Notice! NEVER ALLOW THE ACTION TO SLAM CLOSED
BY PRESSING THE CARRIER RELEASE BUTTON WITHOUT
HAVING THE BARREL INSTALLED. DAMAGE WILL RESULT
TO THE RECEIVER AND OPERATING HANDLE.
25. CLEANING THE ACTION
1. When the action becomes excessively dirty, remove the trigger group
and bolt assembly from the receiver as explained under “Removal of
the Trigger Group and Bolt Assemblies” beginning on page 42. Use a
gun solvent and a nylon brush if necessary to loosen caked-on grime.
Wipe the receiver cavity clean. Lightly oil the cavity and wipe it dry.
No further disassembly is required for cleaning.
2. Reassemble the trigger group, bolt assembly, gas system and the
barrel to the receiver as explained previously. Then wipe all exposed
metal surfaces with an oiled cloth, making sure to wipe clean all finger
marks where moisture could accumulate.
Notice! DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE BOLT ASSEMBLY
BEYOND THIS POINT.
24.4. REINSTALLING THE BOLT ASSEMBLY
1. Reassemble the bolt and bolt slide (Figure 28, page 46).
2. Place a few drops of oil in the grooves to lubricate the bolt slide rails
(Figure 2, page 15). Align the rails on the bolt slide with the grooves
in the bottom of the receiver and place the bolt assembly back in the
receiver, bolt slide link end first (Figure 29, page 47).
3. Guide the bolt slide link into its socket in the recoil spring follower
(Figure 30, page 47).
FIGURE 28
Assemble the bolt.
FIGURE 29
Insert the bolt assembly into the receiver.
FIGURE 30
Guide the slide link into the recoil spring
follower socket. This must be done correctly
for the firearm to function.
Socket
Bolt Slide Link
FIGURE 27
Separate the bolt assembly for cleaning.
FIGURE 26
Remove the bolt assembly through the front
of the receiver.
FIGURE 25
Pull the operating handle straight out from
the bolt.