Owner’s Manual 2009

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22. MAGAZINE MAINTENANCE
WEAR EYE PROTECTION SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS
FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, RESULTING IN INJURY.
We do not recommend disassembling the magazine. Frequently inspect
magazines to determine the need for cleaning as lubricant and dirt will
gradually collect in the mechanism.
Notice! DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE ASSEMBLY PIN ON THE
BOTTOM OF THE MAGAZINE. DOING SO WILL RENDER THE
MAGAZINE INOPERATIVE.
22.1. CLEANING THE MAGAZINE
1. Clean the magazine by spraying it with a gun cleaning solvent that
will not adversely affect the polymer magazine follower or corrode the
metal components. Spray the magazine with this solvent, both inside
and out, to loosen debris.
2. Drain the solvent and residue from inside the magazine.
3. Use compressed air to dry the magazine, or allow it to air dry, and
lightly oil.
23. TAKING CARE OF THE RIFLE
Notice! YOUR RIFLE SHOULD BE INSPECTED EVERY
2000 ROUNDS AND/OR ONCE A YEAR BY A QUALIFIED
GUNSMITH OR THE FNH USA PRODUCT SERVICE CENTER
BECAUSE DAMAGE, WEAR AND CORROSION ARE NOT
ALWAYS VISIBLE FROM THE OUTSIDE. LAW ENFORCEMENT
AND MILITARY PERSONNEL SHOULD CONTACT THEIR
DEPARTMENTAL ARMORER WHO WILL INSPECT THE RIFLE
ON A YEARLY BASIS.
Carefully rotate the back of the
bolt to the top of the receiver until
is in place on the receiver guide
rails (Figure 36).
When the bolt is installed correctly
it will slide freely on the receiver
guide rails and the bolt head will
lock and unlock into battery as the
bolt is slid forward and rearward.
4. Slide the bolt rearward
approximately ¾" to unlock the
bolt from the barrel.
5. Use a small standard screwdriver to push the bolt sleeve forward far
enough to allow the operating handle to be installed.
6. Place the operating handle in the bolt and slide the operating handle to
the rear until it locks into place.
7. Install the trigger group as explained in Section 20.2.
8. Install the action bars as explained in Sections 19.2.6-9.
9. Install the magazine block as explained in Section 19.2.5.
10. Install the forearm as explained in Sections 19.2.10.
FIGURE 36
The bolt shown correctly positioned.