Owner’s Manual 2009

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5. Grasp the trigger guard and pull the trigger assembly out of the
receiver (Figure 27).
6. Perform any cleaning of the parts and receiver cavity as necessary. We
suggest cleaning the trigger group with a quality aerosol gun solvent.
Allow it to dry and then very lightly oil the moving parts.
Notice! DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE TRIGGER GROUP
BEYOND THIS POINT. THIS IS A SPECIALIZED, FINELY
FITTED MECHANISM; ANY ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE
INNER MECHANISM MAY DAMAGE IT FOR LIFE.
20.2. TRIGGER GROUP INSTALLATION
1. Before reinstalling the trigger group, make sure that the bolt is fully
forward and engaged in the locked position.
2. Visually check the “safety” on the trigger guard to make certain it is
still in the on safe position.
3. Insert the trigger group back into the receiver, lining up the holes in
the trigger group with the holes on each side of the receiver.
4. Insert the trigger group pins from either side of the receiver and gently
tap them into place using care not to scratch the receiver.
11. Replace the forearm by sliding it onto the receiver. Turn the forearm
attachment nut in a clockwise direction until it is firmly seated into
the receiver. Do not overtighten.
20. CLEANING THE TRIGGER GROUP
The trigger mechanism has been adjusted at the factory to provide a
short, crisp pull consistent with safety and reliability. The trigger is a
single-stage design with the weight of pull holding closely to four pounds.
It is recommended that no attempt be made to change the weight of pull
of the trigger.
This procedure should rarely, if ever, need to be performed. However, if the
receiver area of your rifle should become excessively dirty or submerged in
water it may be helpful to remove the trigger group and expose the inner
cavity of the receiver for cleaning.
Notice! DO NOT ALTER OR ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE
ANY PART OF THE TRIGGER GROUP OR REMOVE OR
DISASSEMBLE THE BOLT MECHANISM.
If any service of the trigger group or bolt becomes necessary, send your rifle
to the FNH USA Service Center in Arnold, Missouri (page 39) or contact your
departmental armorer.
20.1. TRIGGER GROUP REMOVAL
1. Be certain the rifle is completely unloaded and the “safety” is in the
on safe position.
2. Release the bolt to its forward position.
3. Remove the magazine block as explained previously.
4. Push in the two trigger group pins from either the right or left side of
the receiver. Use a drive punch or similar object, using care not to
scratch the firearm’s receiver (Figure 26). Push the trigger group pins
clear through the receiver and remove them.
FIGURE 26
Push the trigger group pins through
the receiver.
FIGURE 27
Lift the trigger assembly from the receiver.