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4. Firmly grasp the forearm and slide it forward and off the rifle.
5. Remove the magazine block by pushing the rear pin through and out of
the receiver with a small punch. Use a 2.5mm Allen wrench to remove
the two screws on either side of the magazine block (Figure 16).
6. Remove the left action bar (the side opposite the operating handle), by
pulling the forward end away from its slot on the inertia block. Pull the
action bar forward and out of the receiver (Figure 17).
7. Remove the right action bar by first releasing the bolt lock spring from
the bolt lock using a flathead screwdriver (shown) or needle nose pliers
(Figure 18). Remove the bolt lock
pin and pull the bolt lock forward
and out of the receiver. You can
then pull the forward end of the
right action bar away from the
inertia block and lower and pull
the action bar out of the receiver.
19. CLEANING THE GAS SYSTEM
BEFORE PERFORMING DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, PLACE
THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. EJECT THE
MAGAZINE, OPEN THE ACTION AND MAKE CERTAIN YOUR
RIFLE IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. KEEP THE MUZZLE
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND
CLEANING YOUR RIFLE TO PREVENT SPRINGS, SPRING-
LOADED PARTS, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM
CONTACTING YOUR EYES, RESULTING IN INJURY.
Notice! THIS RIFLE IS A SPECIALIZED, FINELY-FITTED
MECHANISM. YOU MAY DAMAGE IT BEYOND REPAIR OR
LOSE SMALL PARTS BY ATTEMPTING TO DISASSEMBLE THE
INNER MECHANISM ASSEMBLIES. IF FURTHER DISASSEMBLY
FOR SERVICE OR CLEANING IS REQUIRED, SEND IT TO THE
FNH USA SERVICE FACILITY IN ARNOLD, MISSOURI.
19.1. DISASSEMBLY
1. Make certain the rifle is completely
unloaded and the “safety” is in the
on safe position.
2. Be sure the bolt is in the forward
position.
3. Use a screwdriver to remove the
forearm attachment nut (Figure 15)
located on the front of the forearm.
Turn the forearm attachment nut
counterclockwise.
FIGURE 15
Carefully remove the forearm attachment nut
with a screwdriver.
FIGURE 16
Remove the magazine block.
FIGURE 17
Pull the action bars forward and out of
the receiver.
FIGURE 18
Release the bolt lock spring.